A Glasgow pest control firm is warning that upcoming bin strikes could lead to serious rat infestations across the city.

It comes after refuse collectors confirmed the action in a row over pay – it will mean bins across most of Glasgow and the West will go unemptied between the 14th and 22nd of August.

Pest Solutions managing director Chris Cagienard is urging residents to take reasonable steps to avoid a surge in rodents and bugs.

He said: “It was bad last time there were bin strikes, with rubbish piled up in the streets and that rubbish collecting by our roadsides and whatnot will create food for for pests of all different sizes – from insect pests through rodents and wildlife pests as well.