Rats are animals that barely atta.ck humans, and if they do, it is simply because they got into their territory. Even if it does not attack us, these mice are usually a danger because of the number of diseases they can transmit. Therefore, in this article we’ll explore how to make a homemade mouse repellent spray and other types of methods to protect yourself and your family.

The good thing about these methods is that we usually use inexpensive products that are easy to buy in any supermarket.

9 ways to remove mice at home:

1. Less cruel traps

These types of traps can be existed in any market. They are generally easy to apply, you just have to read carefully the mode of use since there are several for sale and they are different when it comes to catching these rats.

If it has no instructions and is a cage-type trap, it is best to prepare some food at the bottom of it and put it in a place where they usually live. I suggest you wear gloves to handle these traps, as mice can detect and will prefer to get food by other means.

2. Peppermint essential oil

This is applied by many people, as it leaves a very pleasant smell in the house, we love it, but mice hate this type of smell. For this method, we’re going to do the following:

• We prepare a lot of cotton and with it we make a couple of buns (the number of buns we need is the number of rooms in your house).
• In each one we have to add between 20 to 30 drops of peppermint essential oil.
• Then we put it in the rooms (especially in the kitchen and bathroom).

3. Clove essential oil

Another oil they hate is clove oil. This has to be done exactly the same as in the previous step, but we can boost the potency of the aroma by adding a couple of cloves in the center of the cotton.

4. Bay leaves

Bay laurel is a great repellent for rats and insects, perfectly you should have some branches in places where mice are and alter them once they dry. But it is best to have some pots at the entrances of the house to scare them away and not have to worry about changing the dry leaves.

5. Aluminum foil

Firstly, we have to cover some surfaces where they can climb, either in the kitchen or in the bathroom. The texture of the foil is slippery for them, which makes it impossible to climb and with the noise it makes it drives them away.

6. Homemade Mouse Repellent Spray

To make a homemade mouse repellent spray, you need some hot peppers. The hotter these peppers are, the more effective they are. I suggest wearing protective gloves, as they can disturb your hands and part of your skin.

Need:

• 1 liter of water
• 1/2 cup chopped hot pepper (if it’s habanero, better)
• 2 tbsp. of Hot Pepper Seed

Preparation and how to use:

• In a combination, put all the ingredients and mix for a few minutes until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Put the combination in a jar and let it rest covered for 1 day.
• After the time, refine the mixture and put the liquid in a sprinkler.
• We spray everywhere in the house, especially in places where we know they’regoing to happen.
• In this way, we get a homemade mouse repellent aerosol without spending too much!

7. Dryer Sheets

These dryer sheets (or also called dryer sheets) have a particular smell that mice completely hate. We simply prepare these wipes in places where mice can run. We have to alter these wipes once every 2 weeks.

8. Moth balls

Another type of smell that these types of mice cannot stand is the smell given off by mothballs. They are very effective, but dangerous if you have pets and/or children in the home, since they are toxic if consumed.

9. The Tomato and Spiral Method

To make a repellent to remove rats and mice, you’ll need tomato and spiral insecticide.

• Get ready by thinly cuting the tomato.
• Place the tomato slices in a bowl and rub them with spiral insecticide.
• Once the tomato slices are evenly coated with insecticide, spread them over the areas frequented by rats and mice.