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Plant Peppermint: Peppermint may serve as a natural deterrent to these rodents when placed about your house.
Make Use of Cat Litter: Scatter old cat litter outside close to possible nesting locations. Rodents are discouraged by the smell of cat pee, which indicates the presence of a predator.
fill Entry Points: Use copper mesh, steel wool, cement, or plaster of Paris to fill any holes that allow them entry.
Ground Clove Antiperspirant:
Ground Clove Repellent: Ground cloves have a strong scent that might work as a repellent. Keep it close to points of entrance and change it every several days.
Use dryer sheets to create a barrier around any locations where rodent activity is occurring. Mice and rats are turned off by their pungent odor.
Help for Felines: Take into account getting a cat. A cat will not only aggressively pursue these pests, but its very presence and odor will automatically discourage them from coming inside.
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