I stopped feeding squirrels and birds last year becasue rats came and
ate the sunflower seeds - i have 2 questions - do rats bother with
peanuts? and Is there some kind of see i can put out that will not
attract rats?


Rats are happy to eat most seeds. To solve the problem you need to get a
professional pest control service to advise you on how best to control them.
Many local authorities provide such a service or will offer advice. Phone
you local Environmental Health Department.


Peter Crosland