With the onset of cold weather, rodents begin to look for warm shelters. Basements, closets, attics, cracks around pipes and baseboards all become an invitation to mice and rats. And if you don’t take action now, at the end of October, by December a whole colony could live in your house.
Many people immediately run for poisons or glue traps. But these methods are not only cruel, but also dangerous: poisons can poison cats and dogs, and dead rodents in the walls leave a lingering smell of decomposition. One of the most effective and proven methods of pest control is bunches of dry wormwood.
Wormwood is a plant with a sharp, bitter aroma that rodents cannot tolerate. In the wild they avoid it. In the house, the smell of wormwood masks traces of people and food, depriving mice of landmarks. After 2-3 days they simply leave to look for another shelter.
How to use:
- Tie small bunches of dry wormwood.
- Place them at entrances to your home: near doors, in the basement, near vents, near pipes and cracks in the floor.
- In closets and attics, place bunches in corners and near food.
- Change the wormwood every 3-4 weeks, as long as the smell remains, the rodents will not return.
This method is safe for children and animals, leaves no toxins and works better than any ultrasonic repeller.
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Question and answer:
Can you use wormwood essential oil?
Yes, but it is more expensive and wears out faster. It is better to drip 2-3 drops onto cotton pads and place them in secluded places.
Do I need to remove bunches in winter?
No, you can leave them until spring. The smell gradually weakens, but even a weak aroma repels new rodents.
Does wormwood help against rats?
Yes, although rats are less sensitive than mice. For reliability, combine with eliminating cracks and sealing entrances.
