12 Smart Ways to Keep Mice and Rats Out of Your Home

Placing dryer sheets around areas where mice and rats have been seen will keep them away. Even better? You can wrap your cloves in it to double the strong smells.

HAVE A CAT
Adopting a cat is a good way to control pests that may be found in the home. Mice naturally prey on mice and rats, but they usually leave them as gifts somewhere in the house. Not only will a cat help reduce the number of pests in the home, but a cat’s scent will also naturally deter others from entering.

There are many other ways to keep mice and rats out of your home, but these are the most common natural ways to eliminate them.

How to get rid of a dead mouse
When disposing of a dead rodent, you should use gloves on your hands. Place the rodent in a sealable bag and seal it tightly. Then place this bag in another resealable bag and seal it tightly. Take these two bags and put them in your trash outside the house.