Keeping mice at bay: Kitchen hacks for a pest-free home
In the fall and winter, mice seek shelter. To do this, they invade our homes, basements, garages, and even attics. Fortunately, there is a simple and inexpensive way to deal with them once and for all. What's more, it only requires items we already have in the kitchen.
At the sight of them, most of us immediately recoil. Not only do they look unfriendly, but they also carry many dangerous diseases, such as salmonella and even rabies. It's no wonder that when we spot them in our home, we want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Here's how to do it.
What attracts mice to the house?
Mice in the house should not surprise anyone. With the arrival of cooler days, they try to find a place where they can survive the winter. Although they are afraid of people and flee at the sight of them, we might still unexpectedly encounter them. They favour garages, pantries, and basements because they can easily find food there.
To protect against their visits, keeping food in tightly closed containers is important. This is crucial to ensuring rodents have no access, making our home seem unattractive to them.
They are also attracted by food remnants and crumbs. Regular and thorough cleaning minimizes the risk of leaving such food remnants on the floor or countertop, so the mice won't find anything to snack on in our home.
A homemade way to get rid of mice from the house
There are many proven methods to quickly eliminate mice from the house. Typically, we use traps or poisons available in stores. However, instead of spending money on these, it's worthwhile to try what most of us find in the kitchen.
For this method, crumbled instant noodle pasta is handy, sprinkled with a bit of sugar and baking soda. The first two ingredients act as bait for the mice, while the last one induces severe gas. After consuming this prepared mixture, these creatures should quickly leave our home.
