A pest infestation expert has shared the horrifying ways rats can get into your home - through the toilet bowl.
Rats are becoming an increasing problem for UK homes - with some 'as big as cats' reportedly entering people's houses through the drainage and wastage system in the house.
And during a chat on This Morning, Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson were horrified to hear that rats could find themselves in toilet bowls as they make their way through broken pipes.
Both women were shocked as the ITV show led a segment on rat infestations in homes across the UK.
Speaking about rats making their way into homes, the expert shared: "Rats are in drains, it's not uncommon to find them in drains. It's less uncommon for them to come out of the toilets but it can happen."
"You are joking," a shocked Josie replied - as she admitted she didn't like rats anymore.
The expert continued: "It can happen! But most of the time, there's a breach or a break in the pipes - you know when you look at the house and see the pipes on the outside - they connect to your toilets.
"At the back of the toilets, you sometimes get a flexi pipe and they can chew out of it and therefore get into your house."
Alison questioned whether they can tread water, as the expert confirmed that was the case and they could "tread water for a long time". He added: "They've very good swimmers, they're capable."
Another pest control expert has claimed 'no-one is safe' - even in their home.
"I have had more call-outs than ever from homeowners who have heard a noise, looked down into their toilet only to find a giant rat. No-one is safe. Rats are excellent swimmers with bendy bones and can squeeze into the smallest of spaces," he said.
“They can hold their breath for three minutes and tread water for three days, and they are coming up waste pipes. They’re cunning and getting bolder and bolder. Basically, if they want to get into your home, they will."
