While you’re admiring your carving skills, the local vermin might be admiring your menu It’s all fun and games until your spooky doorstep display turns into a rodent rave. Turns out, those grinning jack-o’-lanterns might be more “come hither” than “go away”, at least if you’re a rat. Josh Clarke, from London rubbish removal experts Clear It Waste , warns: “Like any food source, pumpkins can attract pests if left out in or around the home. "This risk is increased during the