4 tips to repel mice naturally without using chemicals
Rats not only destroy household items and contaminate food and drinks, but are also the cause of many dangerous diseases. Try these tips to get rid of rats.
1. Use essential oils
Scientific research has proven that reptiles in general and mice in particular hate the smell of essential oils. Tips to repel mice using natural essential oils found in plants not only ensure safety for the whole family but also bring a pleasant feeling and fragrance to your home.
You just need to drop a few drops of your favorite essential oil (peppermint, lavender, chamomile, etc.) onto a small cotton ball. Then place the cotton ball in the corners of the house, trash cans, or other places where mice “enter”. After about 5-7 days, replace the cotton ball with another essential oil.
In addition, to create a green, clean and fresh living space, many families today also plant mint in the garden, balcony or entrance, so they can have herbs to eat and ensure that there are no more rats or insects.
2. Use cinnamon, mashed potatoes, garlic or chili powder
To save money, you can put fresh cinnamon sticks or small cinnamon slices in the kitchen or cupboards to repel mice.
Sprinkling some garlic powder or chili powder (or chopped chili) in holes and mouse holes, mouse paths into the house, in the kitchen and other places where they often live is also a quite effective way to repel mice. The pungent smell of garlic and chili will make mice uncomfortable and stay away.
To prevent mice from causing damage in the garden, you can spray your plants with a mixture of chili powder and dishwashing liquid diluted with water. This solution not only repels mice but also prevents pests from damaging plants and vegetables.
You can also place a bowl of mashed potatoes and a bowl of water in areas where rats frequent. The sodium in the mashed potatoes will make the rats thirsty. The water will then cause the potatoes to expand in their stomachs, causing the rats to bloat and die.
3. Use an ultrasonic generator
To kill rats in the most natural and effective way, you can use an ultrasonic generator. Currently, there are many electronic devices on the market that emit ultrasonic sounds, which make rats very uncomfortable. Attach them in your home, near the rats' burrows, to ensure that there is no more shadow of this hateful reptile.
4. Drive mice out of the house with laundry detergent
Washing powder is also a simple and effective way to repel mice. You can use soap with pepper powder and place it in places where mice often pass by. You can also mix in some cold rice and place it in places where mice often visit. Surely the mice will be afraid of this smell and will not dare to come back.
