Rats are a type of rodent that breeds quickly and can cause a nuisance in your home. Here are 4 plants that will allow you to keep them away from your home
Rats are disease carriers, so they should be removed from your home as quickly as possible.
The rodent eats almost everything that can be consumed in the home, then leaves excrement and urine which are a source of contamination.
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However, there are plants that will help you repel them.
1- Via Giardino

Rue des jardins is one of the repellent species par excellence, the scent it emanates permeates the place where it is placed.
It is one of those hardy plants that needs little to live. You should look for a sunny place so that it can grow easily.
As for watering, it is recommended to let the soil dry completely before watering again.
2- Peppermint

This plant repels rodents and can add a touch of freshness to your drinks.
This plant is easy to care for and regrows easily. It can be grown in early spring, both by direct sowing and by seedling. Choose a shady place, so that the soil remains cool and moist and the plant does not suffer from the heat.
When you find that the plant has become a thick bush, it is time to prune it and autumn is the perfect time for this.
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