Mice not only wreak havoc around the house by munching on anything and everything, but they also pose a health hazard by pooping everywhere. Because they are intelligent, mice are difficult to catch. However, there are solutions to scare them away and dissuade them from returning.
1 – CAT LITTER
If you have a cat, you probably don’t have mice in your home. If your kitty has resigned or does not have access to the places where mice enter, there is an intermediate solution.
Place a handful of cat litter in areas frequented by mice. They don’t like its smell and you will have the pride of having saved lives by keeping them away from your cat.
If they manage to come home despite this, we can only hope that they will leave before the end of your faithful companion’s nap.
2 – EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL
To scare away mice in a gentle and natural way, nothing beats eucalyptus essential oil. Mice and other rodents cannot stand the smell. So, simply pour a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil onto a cloth which you will then place in the places favored by its 4-legged nibblers. Mice and rats should desert quickly.
3 – ALUMINUM PAPER, THE ENEMY OF MICE
Mice hate the smell, noise and slippery surface of aluminum. From then on, you can use aluminum foil to fill the holes where rodents slip through.
4 – HUNTING MICE AWAY WITH LEMON AND PEPPER
The smell of lemon and pepper scares away mice.
Tip: stick peppercorns in lemon slices then place them in the corners of your rooms.
5 – CLOVES TO GET RID OF MICE
Again, this is a smell that mice hate. Simply place a few cloves in a fabric where your visitors pass, and that’s it.
And for more effectiveness, you can also use a cotton pad soaked in clove essential oil.
6 – MINT ESSENTIAL OIL TO REPELL THEM
No need for chemicals to chase away rodents! In fact, mice don’t really like the smell of mint which even tends to scare them away. The operation works just as well with peppermint as with strong mint. Do not hesitate to invest in essential oils for a very effective effect against pests.
You can pour a few drops on laundry or in places where you suspect them of entering. The mice quickly risk lodging elsewhere. As for their health, there is no need to worry: the smell will repel them, but will not intoxicate them at all.
7 – USE A COLA DRINK
Cola drinks are fatal for rats. Simply place a container filled with this drink within reach of these rodents. They will taste it and die.
