8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Rats and Mice Without Harming Them
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Tired of these pests but don’t want to kill them? Don’t worry, as there are effective and humane home remedies you can use. Here are 8 natural ways to get rid of rats and mice without harming them by BillyOh on Youtube. Read on and find out these methods.
1. Onion
Try to use onions as they have a strong smell that rats and mice cannot tolerate. You just need to cut a slice and place it where the rats are usually inhabiting. Once they have rotten, make sure to replace them.
2. Essential oils
Get rid of them naturally with these 3 oils: peppermint, citronella, and eucalyptus. Just like with onions, these oils have a robust scent. To deter rats, use eucalyptus oil with a concentration of 5-10%, as it is highly effective. Just be careful if you have cats and dogs, as some oils can harm them.
3. Owl’s feather
According to research, rats are smart enough in sensing threats in their surroundings. They know how to escape from an owl’s attack. With that being said, you can get rid of rats using the natural feathers of their predator.
4. Human hair
Did you know that rats can’t bear human hair? Use this as a natural repellant for these pests.
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5. Ammonia
Ammonia is often used as a cleaning agent, but it is also a good rodent repellant for its pungent smell. Prepare 2-2 and a half cups of ammonia and 2-3 spoonfuls of detergent. Mix them in a bowl with 100 -200 ml of water.
6. Steel wool
Block rat’s access point using steel wool as it is difficult for them to nibble it.
7. Dried snake litter or cat litter
Just like owls, cats and snakes are rats’ natural predators. They would automatically stop coming back to a place where there are traces of their enemies.
8. Mothballs
Mothballs are effective in getting rid of rats. Just be careful in using these as the smell is dangerous to humans and other animals too.
