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It’s natural that mice are not liked by humans in the world. The reason is, it is not uncommon for rats to make the house dirty and carry many diseases.
Rats are one of the animals that most disturb humans. Not only does it live in sewers or gardens, but it can also nest in houses. Even in the kitchen to look for food and hide.
There are many ways to get rid of rats, you can use rat poison, rat traps and even electronic rat repellent devices. But it is not effective in repelling mice.
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Quoting Real Simple, the purpose of mice coming into the house is generally to look for food, water and shelter.
Unfortunately, the mice that take shelter actually make the house a place to breed.
The presence of lots of mice in the house cannot be taken lightly. The reason is, mice themselves are known as one of the animals that carry bacteria.
If not handled properly, the bacteria carried by mice can spread and infect people at home.
Rat repellent kitchen spices
The good news is, there are many natural ways to get rid of mice. One way is to simply use several ingredients that are almost always found in the kitchen.
Here are some of the most effective mouse repellent kitchen ingredients.
1. Chili
 Chilies can help repel mice because they make it difficult for them to breathe. Photo: ANTARA FOTO/HENDRA NURDIYANSYAH |
Quoting A to Z Animals, chilies are effective in making it difficult for mice to breathe properly. You can mix chili spray to repel mice.
Boil the chilies in boiling water, then puree them. Add the ground chilies and water to a container then mix until evenly mixed.
Close the container and let it sit for 24 hours. Use hot pepper spray to keep mice away.
2. Bay leaves
 You can also use bay leaves which often fool people. Photo: iStock |
Bay leaves can be consumed by humans, but not by rats. Rats are often fooled by the fragrant aroma of bay leaves. Bay leaves will also choke mice.
Prepare dry bay leaves, then sprinkle them in the corners and entrance area. Replace every five days to trap mice optimally.
3. Baking soda
 Baking soda can also be used to torture mice. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ossphotostock |
Prepare flour, sugar and baking soda in equal quantities. Mix well, and the mixture is ready to be used as bait.
Sugar can attract mice, then baking soda makes mice suffer instantly.
4. Onions, shallots and garlic
Various types of onions are effective in naturally repelling mice. The pungent aroma of onions plays a good role in repelling mice.
Peel and slice the desired type of onion. Then, place it in a place where mice usually nest.
5. Black pepper
 You can use black pepper to make mice uncomfortable. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto |
Black pepper is toxic to mice. This content makes mice experience irritation and feel uncomfortable.
Sprinkle black pepper powder evenly in areas that are frequently crossed or inhabited by mice.
6. Tea dregs
Don’t throw away the tea dregs after making tea for breakfast in the morning. The dregs are effective in being used to repel mice.
Tea dregs can damage mice’s breathing when inhaled and eaten.
7. Cloves
 Cloves can also help mice escape from frequently visited areas. Photo: ANTARA FOTO/ANDRI SAPUTRA |
The sharp aroma that can make mice run away and run away is cloves. Sprinkle cloves or clove powder around areas frequently visited by mice.
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