Do Rats Eat Mint Plants

Plants known to deter rats, mice, and rodents include: Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Lavender (Lavandula) Onions (Allium sepa)

Do rats hate mint?

Peppermint smells strong and is unappealing to rats, but it’s completely harmless and chemical-free. To use it very effectively, mix with water and use in a spray bottle to spritz in corners and around entrances to nests or burrows.

Does growing mint keep rodents away?

Adding mint plants to your indoor herb garden will help keep mice from scurrying around your kitchen for bits of food. If you don’t have an indoor herb garden, place potted mint plants along your windowsill or on your kitchen countertops to deter these rodents.