Natural Rat Repellent Using Onions and Garlic | Leicester News

August’s warm weather spikes rat activity in gardens as young rats scout for new homes—before winter hits. Instead of traps or poison, try natural repellents like onions and garlic, whose pungent sulfur compounds irritate their sensitive noses and drive them away. Place chopped garlic and onions in ventilated containers near problem spots—but keep pets safe, as onions are toxic to dogs and cats. Seal bins and clean up food sources to make your yard less inviting—and combine that with the smell deterrent for maximum effect. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7110d115fc3c5e09