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Garlic Repels Rats: Spring Pest Control Tips

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Springtime brings a surge in rats and mice seeking shelter, potentially leading to costly infestations and health risks. Experts recommend using garlic as a natural deterrent due to its strong sulfur scent. Place whole cloves near entry points and combine with garlic oil, cayenne pepper, or vinegar. Seal cracks and clean up food scraps to prevent infestations. Stay proactive for a rodent-free home year-round.

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Garlic Repels Rats: Spring Pest Control Tips

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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Garlic Repels Rats: Spring Pest Control Tips. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00This is Cory with the story, here with your quick two-minute update from Lester News today. Spring brings a surge in rats and mice looking for homes as they breed fast and crave warm spots like hours. Homeowner's risk big infestations that spread diseases and rack up pest control costs if they ignore early signs. Experts say garlic works wonders as a cheap deterrent thanks to its sharp sulfur smell that throws off rodents' keen noses. A four-pack runs just 87 pants at Ozda, or about 22 pants per bulb. People often miss subtle clues like greasy streaks on walls from rats' oily fur or pets fixating on odd spots. Those hence mean trouble brewing before you spot the critters. Place whole clothes near doors, gaps, basements, garages and lofts to block entry. Pair it with garlic oil, cayenne pepper or vinegar, but also seal cracks and clean up food scraps to starve them out. Staying proactive like this keeps your place rodent-free all year, blending simple tricks with good

1:02habits for real peace of mind.

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