I read somewhere that scattering coffee grounds around your house can help keep rats away. Has anyone tried this method and does it actually work?
I’ve heard the same. Supposedly, rats dislike the strong smell of coffee, which can act as a natural repellent. I’m considering trying this out.
Coffee grounds worked for me! I think it’s because coffee grounds are abrasive and rats don’t like walking on them. Plus, the smell is overpowering for their sensitive noses.
As an avid coffee drinker, I’d love for this to be true. But I’m skeptical… are we talking about fresh grounds or used ones?
I’ve actually tried spreading used coffee grounds near my plants, and I didn’t notice any rats nearby since then. It could be a coincidence, but I think there’s something to it!
I’m deeply offended by the notion of using coffee grounds to repel us. Just kidding! But really, does it actually offend a rat’s senses?
oh…I’ll give it a try. I wish it would work for me 
rats have a strong sense of smell, so strong scents can be off-putting. But whether coffee grounds contain a scent that’s repulsive to rats isn’t very clear.
I’ve read somewhere that rats detest strong smells like peppermint or bleach. Maybe coffee falls into that category too?
You might be onto something, maybe it’s true?
My compost, which often includes coffee grounds, doesn’t attract rats. Perhaps it’s the mix of scents that’s keeping them at bay.
Maybe it’s about the strength of the odor rather than the coffee itself.
I’m all about natural pest control methods, and if coffee grounds can help, I’d prefer that over poisons. Anyone know of any studies on this?