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12 Smart Ways to Keep Mice and Rats Out of Your Home

Having rats in your home is a terrible thing. These little animals destroy things and carry bacteria and viruses. If you don’t get rid of rats from your house, they will get rid of you from your house. Read on to discover smart ways to get rid of these pests from your home

It’s that time of year when mice are trying to find their way into your home. They come looking for shelter and food. If you’re like me, rats and mice are the last things I want in my home. So I am here to share with you smart ways to get mice and rats out of your house.

Effective ways to get rid of rats and mice from your home

BAKING SODA
Put baking soda anywhere you noticed streaks or droppings. Be very careful to keep it in a place where your pets cannot grab it because it is not good for them. A good tip is to put it in a box or container with a hole just big enough for mice and rats to get in.

PREDATORY PERFUME
Some pet stores sell urine, predator feces, or possibly pellets that smell like them. Simply place one of these items in an area outside your home where you have noticed them entering.

TRAPS
Being smart about how you use traps can be extremely helpful. Place a snap trap near the wall where you think they are entering. This will make it almost impossible to avoid the pressure plate. Place several traps in an area where you have seen them or remnants of them. Mice do not tend to move too far from the entry point.

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