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Kitchen cabinets and drawers
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Under sinks
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Behind refrigerators and stoves
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Pantry corners and food storage shelves
Replace the leaves every 2–3 weeks or when the scent fades.
For extra effectiveness, you can grind bay leaves into a coarse powder and sprinkle small amounts along cracks, crevices, and entry points.
How Bay Leaves Help Repel Rats
Rats have an even more powerful sense of smell than cockroaches. The strong scent of bay leaves irritates them and signals danger, prompting them to avoid the area.
Method for rats:
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