Hmong Trivia #2

[Reporter]

It must be a scent that is released from the bamboo, alerting rats. They probably travel and possibly a reason why we never seem to see them regularly to expect their raidings, that's what I think. I grew up in the cities, but my parents had a large backyard - so my mom would always plant bamboo to harvest the bamboo shoots. Of course they were young and never blossomed yet, but no matter how much was trimmed they grew so thick and fast that my dad and brothers would always have to set new traps for wandering rats and possums. They were so drawn to the bamboo!

I see.

Bamboo must be a good thing. The shoots aren't that nutritious though. And we keep paying for them from NC.