Anyone awake, I'm terrified

[Notsure2020]

I have a small back hall. I heard a noise when I was watching TV and thought it was someone at the back door, as I went into the back hall I heard a strange rustling noise them something furry jumped at my leg. Well I screamed the place down and ran out shutting the door behind me. It must be a rat or a squirrel as I had the back door opened for a while earlier. I've never seen any rats here but plenty of squirrels. Can anyone talk me through how to get it out, I'm alone in the house and scared to open the door again

[Wemayhavemetbefore]

"council said they aren't going pest control due to covid"

What are they advising people to do instead, if they aren't coming out? Strange - private pest control firms are still operating (though do cost £££ as you say op.)

[Notsure2020]

They aren't giving any advice really. In fact there was a post today on Facebook, a local village is plagued with rats and the council aren't doing anything to help. I spoke to the local councillor this evening and she is going to get on to the council tomorow.

[Notsure2020]

Phone call from pest control, they will be here in 10 minutes

[Wemayhavemetbefore]

Excellent news, do let us know what happens!

[Tingalingtortoise]

Hope it’s all going well OP!

[Lifeispassingby]

how did you get on today OP?

[Notsure2020]

I feel much better after pest man told me how rats work. He said it's not trapped, it'll be coming in and out of the house. So he put pellets down and will be back in 10 days.