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However, the 29-year-old has been avoiding the area lately, because she frequently finds herself in a standoff with rats at the park. “There are so many rats at night. I’ve seen them ...

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Alistair continued: "For example, rats hate the smell of peppermint oil, vinegar, and garlic. Scattering black pepper around entry points to your property will also irritate their noses and stop ...

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