Carved and rotting pumpkins attract rats, mice and squirrels. Keep your Halloween display brief.
Collect carving scraps and seeds. Check beneath the pumpkin and around the doorstep.
Where practical, bring pumpkins indoors overnight. Remove deteriorating pumpkins from the display.
Compost unwanted pumpkins properly in a closed bin. Secure the lid and clear spills.
Seeds and food decorations can remain after the pumpkin moves. Gather the scraps.
Halloween is Saturday 31 October 2026. Avoid leaving carved pumpkins outside for weeks.
Remove the display and leftover scraps. Keep the doorstep and bins tidy.