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2) Cover any holes that rats may find shelter in.
More bad news: rats love chaos. They don’t hesitate to set up their nest in the most remote corners of your garden. To prevent them from taking refuge there, make sure that it is well maintained regularly. Get rid of as many as possible! Don’t leave pallets or wooden boxes lying around on the terrace and don’t hesitate to mow the lawn and prune the plants. It is also important to fill all the holes in the ground and walls of the garden, as well as open pipes. Don’t hesitate to move objects around in your garden either. Rats are “neophobic”, that is to say, they don’t like change. If they do, they won’t have the courage to venture into unknown territory!
Also read: Stick a bottle in the pipes: it’s the effective solution to a common problem.
3) Use essential oil repellents to keep them away once and for all.
Rats have a very strong sense of smell. So there is nothing like strong odors to keep them away from your garden. Some essential oils are very effective for warding off rats at home. Choose oils such as peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus. By pouring a few drops pure on the corners frequented by rats, you can prevent them from nesting in your garden. Otherwise, soak a few cotton balls in the essential oil of your choice and place them in the places where these intruders pass. You can also use crushed spices such as chili powder. And that’s not all: rats hate the smell of vinegar. Do not hesitate to pour them on their transit sites as soon as they appear in your home.
And now, to banish rats from your garden, it is imperative that you play the prevention card. Follow these tips carefully to prevent them from causing chaos!
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