Not sure if rats are attracted by the palm trees or from the fruit that some palms produce.Years ago a gentleman who owns a nursery/landscaping business that serves many Village clients told me that rats are attracted to citrus that drops and are left on ground. They are enjoy seeds etc. that drop from bird feeders. They also like things that are left around restaurant dumpsters and trash bins at mail stops. He also stated that rats and mice attracted to these things serve to attract snakes. All part of the food chain. He also advised that pampas grass planted in many areas serves as a natural nesting place for rats. Best way to avoid them is to not provide them with food or nesting areas.
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