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Are there a lot of rats roaming freely around your house and you want to get rid of them for good, but don’t want to use toxic or harmful chemicals? Don’t worry because I’ve got the perfect solution to your problems! This homemade rat poison by HomeDIYTips on YouTube is an effective and inexpensive alternative to store-bought rat-repellent products.
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You only need some baking soda and grated cheese to make this rat poison and those ingredients might already be available in your kitchen which makes it even more convenient. The cheese will lure the rats to the trap and the baking soda is what’s going to be the cause of their end because it’s an ingredient that rats cannot digest properly.
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Grab a container, then add about 4 tablespoons of baking soda, and add about 1 tablespoon of grated cheese. Mix them together until well combined, then divide them into small containers adding 1 tablespoon each. Place the rat poison in strategic areas where rats usually roam, then make sure that these spots or corners are reachable so that you can easily remove the dead rats. Consider using odor neutralizers or air fresheners to help mask or get rid of smell, then make sure to properly handle the dead rats in a way that your health and hygiene will not be compromised.
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