2. Craft a homemade peppermint oil spray Not just peppermint, but everyday items like dish soap and vinegar might "send them running off in a hurry" when it comes to deterring rats. These can be ...
“Peppermint oil is the best natural repellent for rats and mice. Rats hate the smell of peppermint oil.” You can make a spray out of water and a few drops of peppermint oil and spray it ...
Alternatively, David suggests putting a couple of tablespoons in a spray bottle of water and spritzing areas where the wee tim'rous beasties have been seen in the past. Peppermint oil gives off a ...