About compost – doesn is stink and attract rats?
Compost should not stink. A bad smell means the compost doesn’t have enough air. If the pile is saturated or compacted, then the composting process changes from aerobic – with oxygen – to anaerobic – without oxygen. The anaerobic process smells very bad. You can make your compost sweet-smelling again simply by turning it with a spading fork and adding some course dry material, such as straw or dry leaves. Also, never add meat or grease to your compost. These will attract animals, including rats. You can also contain your compost in a bin or garbage can – with holes drilled for good aeration – to keep out critters.
