On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:34:19 +0100, Janet Baraclough wrote:

Ignore it; its based on a misguided notion that only cooked veg attract
rats. Rats are just as fond of raw veg, a cosy compostheap, and the
worms that will move into it later.

Agreed, but also consider adding a wormery to your armoury for cooked
leftovers of all sorts. Less prone to rodents it can be kept much closer
to the kitchen door.