Blood and bone fertiliser should always be stored in sealed buckets or airtight containers rather than left in open bags or scattered around sheds and garages. Because it is made from animal by-products, it has a strong scent that rats and mice can detect easily. To rodents, it can smell like a food source, which may attract them onto your property and encourage them to stay nearby.
Once rats find a reliable food source, they often begin nesting in surrounding areas such as roofs, subfloors, garages, wood piles, and gardens. This can quickly turn a small issue into a larger infestation. Rats can also contaminate stored items, chew wiring, damage insulation, and spread disease.
Keeping blood and bone fertiliser sealed in buckets helps contain the smell, prevents easy access, and reduces the chance of attracting unwanted pests. It also keeps the product dry, fresh, and more effective for future use.
Good storage habits, along with general tidiness around the home, are an important part of preventing rat and mouse activity.
