Permanently sealing the holes will prevent new pests from entering. You can fill the holes with plaster of Paris or cement. Using less permanent options like steel wool, copper mesh, and caulk can also help, but your best bet is to make it permanent as they can eventually eat away at others.
GROUND CLOVE
Ground cloves have a fairly strong odor that will repel mice and rats. You can sprinkle it around the nest entrances or put a mesh bag of it near the hole. This is another one you’ll need to replace every few days as the smell fades.
DRYER SHEETS
Placing dryer sheets around areas where mice and rats have been seen will keep them away. Even better? You can wrap your cloves in it to double the strong smells.
HAVE A CAT
Adopting a cat is a good way to control pests that may be found in the home. Mice naturally prey on mice and rats, but they usually leave them as gifts somewhere in the house. Not only will a cat help reduce the number of pests in the home, but a cat’s scent will also naturally deter others from entering.
There are many other ways to keep mice and rats out of your home, but these are the most common natural ways to eliminate them.
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