Rats will ‘scurry away’ from your garden if you grow 3 common flowers they ‘hate the most’
Rats are a growing problem in homes and gardens, but there are some plants you can grow that will help to repel rats and keep them away, according to a gardening expert.
Rats, notorious for their ability to wreak havoc on crops and plants, carry deadly diseases to humans, and cause significant damage to properties, are a common sight in gardens and even indoors due to their large populations.
If you’re dealing with a rat infestation, it’s essential to act swiftly to eradicate them and prevent future invasions.
Some of the most obvious signs that these pests have been in your garden include rat droppings, gnaw marks, rat tracks and footprints, burrows, unwanted food and, of course, damage to your plants.
Suppose you notice any of these signs and suspect you have rats in your garden. In that case, you’ll need to take action as soon as possible to prevent them from further damaging your garden and posing potential health hazards for you and the other people in your household.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, pest control specialist at Fantastic Services Iliyan Andreev has shared how to deal with rats in gardens.
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Despite the simplicity of this, the expert claimed that gardeners should look to use plants to “deter” rats successfully.
Iliyan claimed that “the plants that rats hate most” and that will make them “scurry away” consist of daffodils, lavender and marigolds.
Not only do rats dislike daffodils’ strong fragrance, but the plant also contains alkaloids which are poisonous to rodents.
Rats avoid toxic substances and having daffodils in the garden will discourage them from foraging in your garden.
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Daffodils can be planted around the garden perimeter or interspersed among vulnerable plants to create a deterrent effect.
Lavender is also a great rat repellent, as it has a strong and pleasant scent that rats dislike.
Lavender contains essential oils that act as natural repellents for rats and other pests, such as mosquitoes, flies, and moths.
Marigolds are the best flower to use as a companion plant, meaning gardeners strategically plant marigolds next to their crops to stop rats and other pests from eating them.
These flowers emit an odour that rats find unpleasant. Planting them alongside vegetables or flowers can provide an added layer of protection. Their bright blooms also add aesthetic appeal to the garden.
Not only does the scent of marigolds deter rats, but they can act as a visual deterrent as well. Rats are very cautious creatures and vibrant colours can keep them away from gardens.
Aside from planting these flowers, Iliyan noted that gardeners should try to keep lawns mowed neatly, trim any bushes and remove any weeds promptly and if they have a compost heap, turn it over regularly because they commonly like to take shelter there, and this can cause disturbances for them.
