Rats and other mammals, on the other hand, are repelled by this spicy taste and smell.To them, the hot capsaicin feels like it’s causing pain and burning in their mouths and taste receptors. Andrae, John. 2004. White clover establishment and management guide. B 1251. Univ. of Georgia Extension. These all sound like great chewing gum flavors, right? Minty-smelling things tend to keep pests away, whether it be oils or the plant itself. If you have a cat, and even if you don’t – any pet hair will work; gathering some cat hair that has shed off your pet and sprinkling it around rat-prone areas and entryways will definitely keep rats away both indoor and outdoor.

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Another great way to repel rats is by using cloves and clove oil!Rats hate the smell of cloves because not only can it smell clean, it also spells spicy – it’s a two-in-one!

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Citronella is a widely hated scent in the animal kingdom . Because it is so strong smelling, the scent will overwhelm a rat’s senses and will make it almost impossible for a rat to hunt for food and protect itself from predators. Weedkillers often cause severe damage if applied to lawns within six months of sowing or turf-laying. However, materials containing fluroxypyr as one of their ingredients are claimed to be safe to use after only two months. Moseley, G., and J. R. Jones. "The physical digestion of perennial ryegrass ( Lolium perenne) and white clover ( Trifolium repens) in the foregut of sheep." British Journal of Nutrition 52, no. 02 (1984): 381-390.Even distribution ofsulphate of ammonia is essential, orit may scorch or burn the grass. To minimise scorch risk, bulk it out with three or four times its weight of dry sterilised soil or sharp sand. Apply only when the soil is moist and preferably in showery weather