Somehow it makes more sense that other animals can smell it. Maybe they come out because the bugs get roused by the rain? Maybe that's how elephants smell water? But I can't fit humans into the equation. Like you said. Funny.
I have a question. You may know better than me. Is it true you can't burn a plant with worm castings? I've never produced enough before now to test this, nor do I want to try to deliberately kill one of my plants!
I don't remember if I tried a vinegar soak on the thing. Maybe I did but I can't remember. Well, if I did forget, I certainly won't next time! Vinegar has so many non culinary uses. Thanks for the reminder!