How do I keep rats from walking across the front porch?
We have rats that evidently like to hang out on our concrete front porch every night and keep rat poop pills everywhere. We have tried traps and repellents but nothing has worked. Any suggestions?
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We had a real problem at our farmhouse until I started spraying with a mixture of peppermint & cinnamon oil. I purchased it on Amazon but I've seen it at Ace Hardware. It is fantastic and I re-apply as the scent fades. They don't like the way it smells but I do.
What types of repellents have you tried? What about fresh cab or stay away? Here's a link: https://www.earthkind.com/shop/
I didn't think this product would work for rodents, but I gave it a shot. Well, I was wrong b/c it really works very well
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Link to Product on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Pim73Y
First, rats hate the smell of peppermint. They are attracted by smells from pet waste and pet fod bowls, inadequate garbage containers, compost bins, barbecue grills, veggie gardens, fruit trees and water sources and sometimes bird feeders.
Thanks for your help