Rats can become a significant issue the moment they decide to make your garden or house their new home. These pests can wreak havoc on properties in no time at all. Homes, cars, and gardens are all at risk when rats are present.
Rats pose a health threat as they can spread infectious diseases to both humans and pets. Once a rat infestation is identified, it's crucial to act swiftly to eradicate these pests and ensure they don't come back. However, there's also a preventative measure you can take - planting certain types of plants, reports the Express .
READ MORE: 'Best' seaside town in Britain named — with cobbled alleys and sandy beaches more like French Riviera According to pest control experts at Top Best Pest Services, the key to preventing a rat infestation lies in growing plants that naturally repel rats. They've identified five such plants. Plants to deter rats 1.
Allium Allium is a plant with a recognisable flower that emits a sweet scent, much like most flowers. What you might not know is that alliums are related to onions, garlic, and leeks. The experts said: "These may smell nice when cooked, but the raw 'oniony' scent of the allium plant is more than enough to ward away rats and even mice.
" 2. Mint Mint is known for its pleasant scent, flavour, and sensation. Luckily, this benefit is only applicable to humans and not pests - particularly rats.
For rats, "the scent of mint is utterly revolting", just like other strong and overwhelming scents. As you may be aware,.