Thinking about moving back to the UK from Canada
#31
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Re: Thinking about moving back to the UK from Canada
You really should quit these generalizations. I know Lambeth and Lewisham really well (I lived in Lambeth for over 25 years) and it just is not true.
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Well to be fair, he isn't completely wrong about the traffic jam on the M25.
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I'm not sure what you just don't get - I'm specifically talking about London and the areas I know - no point giving me stats for the whole of the UK.
I originally asked the OP where he/she was intending to return to. It turns out he/she is from Wiltshire...so all will be well I'm sure!
I originally asked the OP where he/she was intending to return to. It turns out he/she is from Wiltshire...so all will be well I'm sure!
"One of the worst regions is the Hampshire/Wiltshire area, where they seem to be resistant to both Bromadiolone and Difenacoum, which are the two mainstays of the pest control industry. The only thing that is effective there is Brodifacoum, but that's only licensed to be used indoors."!
However -
"BIRMINGHAM is the rat capital of the UK according to shocking figures from pest control experts.
The city in the last 12 months saw 14,812 call outs to deal with infestations of the rodents – the most anywhere."
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Hahahaha this was quite an interesting conversation....it turns out that no matter where in the world you live, every place has its issues! Rats or no rats, criminals or no criminals, I guess we all just have to figure out where we want to fit in!!
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I find it fascinating that rats understand suburb borders and don't cross them. It's a wonder the Great Plague took as many as it did if all the rats stuck to one or two suburbs.
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Anger over increase in pest control charges across Lambeth despite rise in infestations - South West Londoner
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"Top 10 Worst Rat Cities in the World
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London's rats are also getting bigger than ever, at least partially thanks to increased littering -- especially of the fast-food variety -- by on-the-go Brits. Some big squeakers are reportedly growing up to double the usual size."
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London's rats are also getting bigger than ever, at least partially thanks to increased littering -- especially of the fast-food variety -- by on-the-go Brits. Some big squeakers are reportedly growing up to double the usual size."
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"Top 10 Worst Rat Cities in the World
5 / 10
London's rats are also getting bigger than ever, at least partially thanks to increased littering -- especially of the fast-food variety -- by on-the-go Brits. Some big squeakers are reportedly growing up to double the usual size."
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London's rats are also getting bigger than ever, at least partially thanks to increased littering -- especially of the fast-food variety -- by on-the-go Brits. Some big squeakers are reportedly growing up to double the usual size."
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Re: Thinking about moving back to the UK from Canada
Umm well actually they do appear to have a bit of a problem with rats in Lambeth
Anger over increase in pest control charges across Lambeth despite rise in infestations - South West Londoner
Anger over increase in pest control charges across Lambeth despite rise in infestations - South West Londoner
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"On the rise" is very different to "massive human infestations". Human infestations are a problem in all major cities (eg including New York)
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We cruised home on the Queen mary 2 with our dog in 2012,it worked out a lot cheaper than flying with him and you get unlimited luggage .We have been back here 5 years now but hoping to move back to Canada this year ,kids are grown up now so its the right time for us (3rd time lucky haha)
Andrew