We look at more scents garden pests hate in our separate feature. Vinegar has a strong, acidic odor that can help repel rats and mice. A good method is mixing vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio in a ...

mice and rats “hate the smell of lavender” so using a lavender-scented spray, essential oils, or even growing a lavender plant will help repel them. Alternatively, you could create your own ...