Onions and Garlic Repel Rats Naturally | Nottingham News

As summer heats up, rats become more active—sniffing out food and scouting cozy hiding spots. Instead of traps or poison (which harm wildlife), try a natural fix: onions and garlic. Their pungent sulfur compounds overwhelm rats’ sensitive noses, making them think predators are nearby—and they’ll flee. Place chopped onions or garlic near entry points in ventilated containers like old socks or jars (keep pets away—they’re toxic to dogs and cats). A week of this, plus securing food sources, should send rats packing without the mess or cruelty. 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/8c3ffa6630100d42