Have you noticed suspicious traces or heard small noises coming from your walls or cupboards? It’s possible that mice have taken up residence in your home! But don’t panic, there are natural and economical methods to effectively get rid of them. You’ll even be surprised by one of the most unusual techniques using rice… Discover our proven tips for keeping a healthy and rodent-free home.
The toasted rice trick: an intriguing method
Can you really keep mice away with an ingredient as simple as rice? The answer is yes, but you have to know how to do it correctly. Here’s a natural method that’s safe for your family and, above all, doesn’t require toxic products.
What you need:
- A handful of white rice
- A spoonful of powdered cement
- A spoonful of sesame oil
Steps to follow:
- Toast the rice in a pan over medium heat until it turns golden yellow and smells delicious.
- Add a spoonful of sesame oil to toasted rice to enhance its appeal.
- Mix everything with a spoonful of powdered cement.
- Place the mixture in strategic places where mice often pass: under furniture, in cupboards, near baseboards or around pipes.
Why does this method work?
The tantalizing scent of toasted rice and oil attracts mice, but the mixture also contains cement, which is the key to this trick. Once mice eat this mixture and drink the water, the cement solidifies in their digestive system, causing a fatal blockage. The result: no more mice in your house!
Common mistakes to avoid to keep mice away permanently
If you want to avoid an infestation or quickly reduce the presence of mice, it is important not to make certain common mistakes.
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Relying only on cats
Think adopting a cat will automatically solve your mouse problem? Wrong! While felines can capture a few rodents, it’s not enough to deal with an infestation. Also, be careful: mice can transmit diseases and parasites to pets, so it’s wise to use complementary methods.
