Yes pine straw can help keep certain pests away.
we can keep rats away by putting rat medicines
mice and rats
rats do not eat pine cones
no because the rats are probably finding a different way in like a hole in the wall or something. you should lock your doors anyway, but that's probably not going to keep out rats.
yes
one reason is to use traps or call so one to kill it.
Yes ammonia can do that. It is toxic for rats.
Although lime has not been proven to keep rats away, some natural methods like growing mint or citronella plants in your garden has been suggested as an effective way to keep rats away from your home. Peppermint oil can also be used as a deterrent, as well as raw sweet potato, which is actually poisonous to rats. However, if you have a serious infestation its probably best to call an exterminator.
European explorers kept cats on ships to keep away the rats.So that means the rats came from the Old World!
No. They'll either brave the light or find a way around it.
It probably isn't a good idea in case of floods or rats.
Protecting the public health from rats is important because rats can and do carry and spread diseases. Many communities are taking steps to keep rats away from homes and people by implementing new trash regulations which include rat resistant trash bins.