We were making a lot of money growing weeds in Kensington. It was good timing for us. We had just bought a house and all the women in our family were pregnant at the same time, or almost so. We identified a new market and started producing excess weed at home. The demand for this product was very high for us because we were not sacrificing other big jobs to devote ourselves to weeds. In these times, we had no production problems with our employers who came to us this way – we did not have certain commitments like other growers whose clients depended on them day and night. In addition, the price of weed rose badly during this period, which allowed much more profitability than in other crops we had worked with in previous years. But the winds of change came fast, it became difficult to meet the demand of people who wanted to buy our product

Abound fungicide for sale

Abound fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide used for the control of diseases in turf and ornamentals.

Abound fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide used for the control of diseases in turf and ornamentals. Provides excellent disease control of rusts, leaf spots, blights, gray leaf spot and certain types of white mold. Abound provides both preventative and curative activity in the presence of high disease pressure.

As a systemic fungicide with rainfast properties, Abound will continue to protect your crops as long as it is present on plant surfaces or indirectly through roots or shoots. It also has translaminar activity which allows it to move within the leaf to protect non-treated areas after application.

Abound provides excellent activity on over 20 diseases.

Abound provides excellent activity on a broad spectrum of leaf diseases, including bacterial and fungal diseases of grape, citrus and soybean as well as some grass crops. Go ahead and spread it on your cucumber and bean crops!

• Crops:
• Asparagus
• Beans (Dry)
• Borage/Starflower
• Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans
• Clover — Forage/Hays (Red)
• Cotton–Cottonseed Meal & Hulls Only Not For Oil Extraction From Cottonseed – Corn (Field) – Corn (Sweet) – Cowpea – Cranberry – Cucumber & Pickles – Eggplant – Fescue — Tall (Seeding Rate Minimum 5 lb./Acre for Pasture Or Sod Production). Established Sods May Be Treated Up To 3 Times Per Year.

Preventative and curative activity.

Abound fungicide is a preventative and curative product, meaning you can use it to keep diseases from occurring (preventative) or to treat diseases that have already developed (curative). Abound fungicide has a long list of plants on which it can be used. For example, it can be used on bedding plants, chrysanthemums, potted plants, golf courses, sod farms, trees/shrubs and more. Check the label for specific plant uses. As always make sure you follow label directions.

Do not use on edible fruits or vegetables. Do not use on flowering plants if bees are present as this product will kill them.

Short 3-hour restricted entry interval (REI).

• What is a restricted entry interval?

Restricted-Entry Intervals (REI) are the number of hours that must elapse between the last application of a pesticide and when you can safely enter a treated area.

• Why does it matter?

The shorter the REI, the less time you have to wait before you can safely enter your field. As you may know, fungicides with short REIs tend to be more expensive than those with longer REIs and Abound has one of the shortest REIs on the market today: just three hours.

• How does Abound compare to other fungicides?

Abound has been shown to outperform some very popular and highly effective fungicide products on the market today like Headline® and Quadris® in terms of both disease control and yield impact. That being said, we do expect Abound will be priced at a premium relative to these other products in order for BASF to get a return on their investment in this important new product. In comparison with Stratego®, which also has an REI restricted for only three hours, Abound provides significantly better disease control than Stratego for most diseases so we are confident that growers will see value from making room for this new product in their spray program in 2009.

• What is most important thing to remember about using Abound?

Do not apply more than two sequential applications or four total applications per season!

Turf disease control.

Abound fungicide is an active ingredient that can be used to control multiple turf diseases. Abound fungicide can be used to prevent turf disease development in your lawn and landscape as well as curatively or after the turf disease has already developed. Abound should be used part of a complete Turf Disease Control Program that includes proper irrigation, fertilization and mowing practices.

Since Abound alone will not cure or prevent all diseases, it should always be used in tank mix with another pesticide or fungicide that is effective against the specific disease you are treating for on turf. It is also important to use a spreader/sticker with Abound as this will help the product spread evenly on your lawn and stick better for more effective results.

Broad label on ornamentals, annuals, and perennials.

Abound’s broad label includes a wide range of turfgrass and ornamental diseases. Apply Abound to prevent or control diseases on commercial or residential lawns, athletic fields, golf courses and sod farms, as well as interiorscapes, parks and other public places.

• Use as a preventive treatment for turfgrass diseases such as anthracnose, brown patch, dollar spot and pink snow mold. Abound can also be used after disease symptoms appear to reduce the spread of these diseases.
• On ornamentals, use Abound to prevent damage from leaf spots (including Alternaria), downy mildew and powdery mildew diseases.
• With its short re-entry interval (REI) of 4 hours (compared with 24 hours for Eagle®), you can apply Abound at dusk then resume work in treated areas early the next morning.

Easy to use flowable formulation.

Abound is a broad spectrum fungicide that controls a wide range of diseases in corn, soybean and potato. Abound application is easier than ever with the convenient 4 x 1 gallon case—no need to repackage or relabel individual containers. The easy to use flowable formulation and short 3-hour restricted entry interval (REI) make Abound especially useful in the early season when other products are limited by their REIs.

Convenient 4 x 1 gallon case saves time and money – no need to repackage or relabel individual containers.

The convenient 4 x 1 gallon case saves you time, money and the hassle of repackaging or relabeling individual containers.

Abound fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide used for the control of diseases in turf and ornamentals

It’s a broad spectrum fungicide that provides control of many diseases in turf and ornamentals. Abound fungicide has preventative and curative activity for more effective disease control. It controls fungal diseases by interfering with the growth and spore production of the fungus, helping to stop disease propagation.

Abound fungicide is labeled for use in turf, ornamentals, annuals, and perennials. Use it to suppress black spot on roses; dollar spot, brown patch (large and small), summer patch, pink snow mold (typhula blight), rusts (including summer patch), leaf spots (including red thread) anthracnose, needle cast of pine trees; canopy blight of Camellia sasanqua; powdery mildew of apples; apple scab; fire blight on apples and pears; Alternaria leaf blotch on citrus fruit trees; early blossom blight on strawberries; scab on pome fruit trees including apples, pears, quince and crabapples

Roaches and other bugs are those annoying insects with six legs that you usually spot in your kitchen or bathroom. There are thousands of species of cockroaches, they are annoying pests especially if they come into your home unexpectedly. These roaches tend to bite, which would cause an infection to spread all over the body. Apart from bites, these insects also carry bacteria which may cause some serious illnesses or conditions for humans. There are many types of cockroaches that you might find hiding in your home but here is a list of 12 bugs that look like cockroaches and how can you differentiate them from a roach. In eight cases out of ten, if you have a pest in your house, it is a cockroach. Why do I say that? Because there are so many variations of this bug that can easily confuse an untrained eye and make it hard to identify the exact species or even genus. However, with some time and patience, you will figure out the exact type of cockroaches on your property before getting rid of them.

12 bugs that look like cockroaches

12 bugs that look like cockroaches

American cockroach

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Smoky brown cockroach

The smoky brown cockroach is a species of large cockroach. They are dark brown to black in color with a glossy body. Smoky brown cockroaches are very similar to the American cockroach but are slightly smaller, typically growing up to 1 inch long as adults. You can also identify them by their wings—the forewing of the smoky brown is fully developed and covers the entire abdomen, while the American’s forewing only extends 2/3 down its back. The smoky brown is commonly found in warmer areas like Florida, Texas, and California. They like moist places outdoors that provide food and water, such as drains or sewers.

Oriental cockroach

Oriental cockroaches are another dark-colored, larger species of cockroach that can be found in the warmer states of the U.S. They live primarily in moist areas, such as basements and sewers and are primarily active at night. However, they will come out during the day. These pests feed on garbage or decaying organic matter and if needed, will eat other kinds of nonliving organic materials.

Turkestan cockroach

The Turkestan cockroach is native to Asia, but has been transported around the world by humans. It’s a reddish-brown color and usually reaches 1/2 to 1 inch long as an adult.

This cockroach is a fast runner capable of reaching speeds of 50 body lengths per second. They like warm, dry climates and are commonly found in the southwestern United States.

German cockroach

While the German cockroach is not native to the United States or Europe, it has spread throughout the world since ancient times. It’s found in North Africa and the Middle East and was first discovered in Germany. German cockroaches are easily identifiable because they’re light brown, have long antennae, and are about half an inch long as adults.

A female German cockroach can produce four to eight egg cases containing 30-40 eggs over its lifetime. These eggs hatch into nymphs (young roaches) after 45 days.

Brown banded cockroach

If you’re a homeowner, brown banded cockroaches (Supella longipalpa) are likely one of the intruder species you hope to never encounter.

Brown banded cockroaches get their name from their light and brown markings. They’re about ½ inch long and have two light bands across their wings and bodies. Brown banded cockroaches don’t need much moisture, so they’re more likely to be found in dry, warm places like in cabinets or around appliances.

Wood cockroach

Wood cockroaches are found in wooded areas and do not infest homes. They are also slower than other cockroaches, making it easier to catch one to see for yourself.

They have the omnivorous diet of most cockroach species, eating both plants and insects. They are harmless to humans and should be released back into their natural environment if you happen upon one of these critters.

Field cockroach

The field cockroach is brown or black and can be distinguished from other cockroaches because of two black spots on the pronotum (front part of the thorax, directly behind the head) and has a lighter margin around the base. The wings are three-quarters as long as the body.

Field cockroaches have been known to live in agricultural areas, including fields, food storage areas, in stables, and similar environments. Field cockroaches are common nuisance pests in the United States. However, they may become household pests if they gain access to homes through cracks or open windows or doors. When a home becomes infested with these roaches, it is usually due to an outdoor field population that has migrated into the house.

Field cockroaches are often found in damp areas such as hollow trees or under piles of leaves where there is abundant moist organic matter such as animal excrement. They prefer cool places and are not considered serious pests inside the home because warmer temperatures make them inactive (they do not need food for survival).

Surinam cockroach

You should be able to tell them apart from cockroaches by their larger size and more oval shape. The adult Surinam cockroach is usually 8-10 mm in length, while its American counterpart is only around 12-15 mm.

The Surinam cockroach is the only roach known to give birth to live young instead of laying eggs like others. It also goes by the name pineapple roach due to its coloration resembling that of the fruit.

The Surinam cockroach can be found in tropical areas of South America, but has spread into North America as well, where it can currently be found in a handful of southern states including Florida and Texas.

Common wood roach

The common wood roach (or Parcoblatta pennsylvanica) is a smaller version of the American cockroach. While they are both brown in color, the common wood roach can be identified by its much smaller size and range. It typically lives in forests, but you may still encounter it on your porch or inside your home if you live near a forested area.

If you live in the eastern part of the United States, you have probably seen this small insect. You may mistake it for an American cockroach at first glance, as both insects are a similar shade of brown. However, the common wood roach is about half the size of an American cockroach and is usually found outdoors. Unlike other species of roaches—which prefer to come out during the day—the common wood roach comes out at night and prefers to hide under wet logs and rocks during daylight hours. The female will lay her eggs in crevices near moist soil or areas with high humidity levels.

Australian cockroach

The Australian cockroach is a species of cockroach that closely resembles the American cockroach, but is smaller in size. Its body shape and colors are nearly identical to the smoky brown cockroach, but it’s slightly larger.

These insects have wings and can fly, and they’re often found in tropical climates. The Australian cockroach is not native to North America.

Death’s head roach

You’ll find it in the subtropical regions of Africa. Look closely and you’ll spot a black body with yellow legs, slightly smaller than an American cockroach. Don’t worry, they don’t invade homes or damage property—this is no pest! Instead, they feed on other insects and will be happy to gobble up any pests hanging around your garden.

Cockroaches come in lots of shapes and sizes

Cockroaches come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are about 4,000 different species worldwide. While the German cockroach is the most common roach found in homes, it’s just one species out of many. They can be very small or quite large; they live in all sorts of environments; and they come in all sorts of colors.

That said, we’re going to focus on the insects below that aren’t actually cockroaches but have similar qualities—like their long antennae—that make them look like cockroaches.

Does your new best friend have fleas? If so, you don’t have to worry. Several years ago, I gave my girlfriend a dog as her birthday present, and it had fleas. I searched and searched the internet, but couldn’t find any good information on how to get rid of fleas in puppies under a certain age (including when the puppy is only a week old). Fortunately, the dog is gone now – and I thought that my experiences would help someone else out there, especially if they’re trying to get rid of fleas on a puppy under 12 weeks old or under 8 weeks old. The dreaded flea has gotten the best of you and your little bundle of joy! Luckily, there are safe and effective flea treatments for puppies that work. I am a veterinarian with experience treating many puppies with fleas. It’s important to remember that some flea treatments need to be used in conjunction with each other to maximize effectiveness so make sure to do your research beforehand.

10 week old puppy with fleas

Hi, I have a 10 week old puppy and he has fleas. I don’t know what to give him, I heard that dawn soap works but I’m afraid to put it on because he licks things. What should I do?

There are several safe and effective options.

As a general rule, you should never use a flea product on a puppy that isn’t labeled for use in puppies. There is no reason to be afraid of Dawn, it works very well in killing fleas and is safe on puppies 8 weeks and older. If it’s available then I would give my puppy an advantage treatment with the next dose in two weeks at 10 weeks of age. Then monthly until 6 months old then every other month.

You should also treat your home for fleas, either by bombing or spraying the house or treating your yard or both. Fleas breed year-round if there are hosts available so don’t be fooled into thinking that once it starts getting cold you can relax and think your problem will go away on its own.

What can you recommend so that my puppy doesn’t get fleas?

For younger puppies, we recommend using a product that kills fleas and ticks, such as Trifexis or Revolution. However, before giving your puppy any medication, please consult with your veterinarian to see if it would be safe for your puppy.

Trifexis is a monthly chewable tablet given orally to dogs 8 weeks of age and older. It is important to note that the recommended dose for dogs under 10 pounds is half of the 10-20 pound range’s dose.

Revolution requires a prescription from your veterinarian but can be applied topically every 30 days.

Most of us would prefer to live in a country house that provides enough space for the family, but what we don’t realize is sometimes our homes can be a haven for many harmful rodents who can cause diseases and other unwanted problems. Some people are terrified of rats because these animals can grow very big in size and seem to be very aggressive. If you find these rodents trying to make their way into your home then it’s time you took some action immediately. Killing them is not an easy task, but there are very effective ways to keep them away from your place or kill them easily if they enter your home. Here are some important home remedies to get rid of rats:

Home remedies to get rid of rats

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint Oil

• What it is: Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) is derived from peppermint plants, and rats do not like the scent of this oil. Therefore, it makes an excellent deterrent for rats. It’s also a good option if you want to avoid using chemicals or poisons to keep rats away. To confuse and deter rodents, use a mixture of mint, castor oil and other essential oils as a spray around your home.
• Where to buy: You can purchase peppermint oil online or at health stores in your area.
• How to use: To get rid of rats with peppermint oil, mix 10 drops of peppermint essential oil with two cups of water in a spray bottle then spray where you have seen signs of rats or near entry points such as holes in walls or gaps under doors. Repeat the process until there are no longer signs of rat activity.
• Other things you can use it for: Peppermint oil also repels mice and fleas, so once you’ve used it as a home remedy to get rid of rodents, you will still be able to put it to good use around the house!

Garlic

Mixing crushed garlic with peppermint oil to create a DIY rat repellent is very effective at driving rats out of your home. Sprinkle the mixture in areas where rats have been seen, and they should go away. Because this remedy is made with potent ingredients, it’s important to exercise some caution when using it. Do not put the mixture on any surfaces that might be used for eating or cooking, and do not use in areas with children or pets.

Aluminum Foil or Balloons

• Balloons or aluminum foil: We all love a good balloon party, but who knew they were also effective at scaring rats? Balloons are used to scare birds away from certain areas, and they can do the same for rats in your home. If you have balloons leftover from a party, use them to hang from the ceiling—or anywhere else where you don’t want rats to go. The best part is that the balloons can be reused for another party later on! Alternatively, if you have some aluminum foil at home, use it to cover your walls and ceilings. The shiny surface of foil will similarly scare rats and keep them away from your home!

Ammonia

Ammonia is deadly poison to rats if ingested, so putting a small jar of ammonia in their path can be effective. Fill the jar with ammonia and put it in a spot where you know rats are frequenting. The smell of ammonia will be tempting to the rat, who will think it is water. When the rat drinks the ammonia he will die.

Sprinkle Cayenne Pepper

Sprinkle cayenne pepper around your house. Sprinkling cayenne pepper can keep rats away from your home. If you think that a rat is in the house, sprinkle some cayenne pepper on a cotton ball and leave it in an open area to deter them from coming back. You can also use a spray bottle with water and cayenne pepper to deter them from entering through holes or small openings.[8] X Research source

Cayenne peppers are not harmful to animals or children, so there’s no need to worry about harming anyone in your family. It’s also inexpensive and readily available at most grocery stores

Coffee Grounds

Coffee Grounds

Coffee grounds are an effective repellent for rats. It is unknown exactly why they dislike the smell, but it doesn’t really matter—the fact is that rats do seem to hate coffee grounds. That’s great news for you! All you have to do is sprinkle some around anywhere you suspect that a rat may be lurking, and it will keep them away. If you think that you can handle their presence in your home, then this may not be the remedy for you. But if you’d rather have them gone entirely, then coffee grounds can help make that happen.

You can get free or cheap coffee grounds from your nearest Starbucks or another local coffee shop! Just ask politely and I’m sure they’ll be happy to give them over.

Instant Mashed Potatoes

To use instant mashed potatoes as a rat repellent, all you need to do is sprinkle some around your house and make sure they are not eating it. We recommend using instant mashed potatoes because they smell stronger and rats dislike that smell. While the exact reason why rats dislike this smell is unclear, it may help to think of how you feel about the smell of garbage. You don’t like it either!

Potato flakes can be a great way to deter rats from coming into your home if used properly. For example, if you have a bag of potato flakes but don’t intend to use them for cooking, consider putting them in an area where rodents frequent in order to keep them away from those areas and out of your food supply.

Hairtrigger Chocolate Bar & Peanut Butter Bait

This bait is effective because rats like peanut butter and chocolate bars, but the sticky peanut butter will make it tough for them to get back out. They’ll be stuck in there for a long time, and you’ll end up with one very dead rat.

Here are some steps to prepare this bait:

• Head to your local grocery store and pick out a couple chocolate bars that seem appealing to you. You want the bars to be strong enough so that when the rats bite into them, they can reach the inside easily without breaking the whole bar apart (think Hershey’s).
• Now you need some peanut butter! Get something that is more on the liquid side of things (think Skippy), because then you can pour it into a bottle or cup with a small opening so that when the rat takes its first bite, it will not only get covered in peanut butter but also have clumps in its throat which will prevent it from escaping.
• Cover a table or countertop with aluminum foil (to catch any drippings) and set traps all over—make sure they’re facing down. Don’t forget your gloves! If any of your traps catch a rat, put on another pair of gloves and use tongs or disposable chopsticks to place your live rat into an empty black garbage bag before tying off tightly near its neckline so no air escapes (you want those suckers suffocating!). Keep refreshing until all rats are gone from your home!

Ultrasonic Devices, Sonic Repellents and Rat Repellent Sound Machines

The squeak of a mouse or the rustle of a rat are not pleasant sounds. Sure, you might be used to that kind of noise by now. But it turns out that there’s an even more disturbing infestation in your home.

You see, rats and mice don’t just live in buildings. They also occupy your abode, creating a living nightmare for homeowners everywhere who have no idea what to do about the situation.

Thankfully, there is something we can do about this plague that has invaded our homes and lives: ultrasonic devices, which utilize high-frequency sound waves to drive rodents away without harming them or humans. They are safe for humans and pets if used correctly; however, they should be placed in areas with no children under the age of eight because they can cause potential hearing damage at high levels (whether they’re actually making noise or not).

These home remedies are effective in keeping rats away from your home.

In some of the ways described above, you can easily get rid of rats. However, it should be noted that if the rat infestation is very large, then you must contact a pest control service to eliminate rats from your home for good. Even when using traps or home remedies, you must be persistent and consistent with the use of these methods in order to be successful.

Are you searching for 14 effective home remedies to get rid of rats? If yes, then you are on the right track. Rats are small and can easily find their shelter in your kitchen and other parts of your house. They can stand the troubles of climate but cannot live without food. The garbage, dust-bags and unattended animal remains attract them towards you. They can reproduce at a high speed when they are not disturbed. Their overpopulation is dangerous as they cause communicable diseases and destroy our property also. So there is a need to control these rats. There are many ways to kill the rat, but which one is effective to use out of these? What is the best way to get rid of rats at home? These questions make us curious, so we searched on internet “How to kill rats ? What food kills rats” and many other questions are waiting for answers, keeping our curiosity busy.  There may be several things in house like rat poison etc., which were used for killing this rat but it doesn’t mean that all these things will provide 100% kill rate, nevertheless we should try to know more information about this topic as it is really important task before successfully kill all these pests from our houses.

Effective home remedies to get rid of rats

Effective home remedies to get rid of rats

Peppermint oil

Peppermint is a natural rodent repellent. Soak some cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them around your home. You can also mix 10 drops of peppermint essential oil with 2 cups of water, spray the mixture around your home, and reapply it daily.

Peppermint oil may be used to make a homemade rodent repellent that is safe for pets and children. Simply add 10 drops of peppermint essential oil to every 2 cups of water, then spray the mixture in areas where rodents are likely to gather or enter the home. Reapply daily until rodents are no longer a problem in your house

Cloves

Cloves are a natural rat repellent. Place some whole cloves in an open container, or scatter them around the rooms that you think rats may be using. You can also place them near entry points such as doors and windows to your home. While this method does not kill the rats, it will cause them to stay away from your home.

Placing whole cloves in bowls or little pouches around the house may seem like a harmless way to freshen up your living space, but if you have pets, beware: Cloves are toxic to dogs and cats.

Additionally, never ingest cloves for any reason without asking your doctor first—and if you decide to use cloves in their powdered form as a rat repellent (or as a repellent for mice), be aware that they could pose additional risks that haven’t been researched yet.

Ammonia

Ammonia is a great home remedy to get rid of rats. Although it is toxic to humans, it will not harm rats if you follow the directions correctly. The effects of its unpleasant smell will drive the rats away from your home and discourage them from coming back.

Rat Repellent:

• 1 c ammonia
• 2 c water (or pour directly into a spray bottle)

Dab some onto an old rag or cotton ball and leave in areas where you’ve seen rat activity. You can also use this solution in a spray bottle (using gloves, of course), and spray the mixture into their entry points. Ammonia should never be inhaled by humans, so be sure to wear a mask when using this method.

Garlic

• Use garlic to repel rats, as it acts as a natural repellent due to its strong smell.
• Garlic can also be used to repel other pests such as mosquitoes, so it’s a good idea to have some around the house if you want to avoid more than just rats!
• There are many options for using garlic in your home or garden: you can use garlic oil, powder or flakes, and you can even plant whole bulbs of garlic around your garden if you want the added bonus of not having to cook with them too!
• The best part about this method is that it will deter rats from your garden, but won’t harm them at all – they won’t get sick from eating these plants like they would with poison bait (or any other kind of poisonous substance).

Onions

Because rats have a sense of smell that is more powerful than dogs, they can be deterred from your home with the pungent scent of onions. Onions are not toxic to rats, but their strong scent irritates the sensitive noses of these pests, causing them to leave the area. You can use whole onions or cut them into quarters or slices and place them in areas where you have seen rats.

Now we’ll talk about how you can use the natural pest deterrent cinnamon oil to get rid of rats in your home

Cayenne Peppers

Cayenne pepper is an effective home remedy for rat control because the pungent smell of the spice irritates rats’ sensitive noses. To make a natural rat repellent, mix 1/4 cup cayenne pepper with 1 quart water. Spray this mixture around the house, in places where you suspect that rats are living or hiding, and along baseboards and other points of entry. Use this spray as often as needed. It is safe to use around pets, but know that it will only be effective as a temporary solution—rodents will likely return when they realize that nothing in your home can actually harm them.

Once you’ve gotten rid of the rats, be sure to seal up any cracks or holes through which they entered your home. If you can’t find these areas yourself, call a professional exterminator to examine your home and make suggestions on how best to prevent future infestations.

Black pepper and Salt

A mixture of equal parts black pepper and salt is another effective home remedy for rats. Black pepper is sharp, making it difficult for rats to breathe and causing them to cough up blood. Since black pepper can make it hard for the rats to breathe, ensure you don’t leave the mixture where children or pets can reach it.

To prepare this remedy:

• Mix equal parts of salt and powdered black pepper in a bowl.
• Now sprinkle this mixture over all infested areas such as along walls, entrances, corners and pathways used by rats. It’s preferable to use gloves while handling this mixture to avoid skin irritation.
• Leave this mixture undisturbed on these areas for 2-3 days before cleaning it up with a vacuum cleaner.

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus Oil

If you are on a mission to get rid of rats, eucalyptus oil may work miracles for you. It is a popular remedy in many countries to repel these rodents. An active ingredient in the oil, cineole, can keep rats away. Also, the aroma of eucalyptus oil is very strong and has a very pungent smell that repels rodents.

Hot Pepper Flakes

Hot pepper flakes are another effective way to get rid of rats. You can purchase these online or at a local hardware store. Place the pepper flakes in areas where the rats are often seen. Be sure to keep children and pets away from the hot pepper flakes. You should also be aware that while they’re effective at getting rid of rats, they may also repel other wildlife or pets, so you’ll want to keep them out of reach if possible.

Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is an effective home remedy to get rid of rats because it irritates their respiratory systems and stomachs.

You can make your own hot sauce by combining cayenne pepper, serrano peppers, habanero peppers, vinegar, and salt.

Preparation time for this recipe is about 2 hours plus 30 minutes of cooking time. If the sauce is too thick, you can add water to thin it out.

Dryer Sheets

Dryer Sheets

Aside from the fact that they tend to be highly fragrant and filled with chemicals, dryer sheets also repel rats. The strong smell of the dryer sheet can mask the scent of food that may be attracting rats in your home.

The best way to use a dryer sheet is to place it in areas where you have seen rat activity or in areas where you think rats may try to enter your home. You should replace your dryers sheets every few days as their potency will wear off after a while.

Bleach

If you plan to use bleach to get rid of rats, make sure you wear gloves. Then pour the bleach in a bottle and spray the areas where these pests have been seen. Use a mop or a cloth to wipe the areas. The strong smell of bleach will repel rats. You can also use it to clean the surfaces that rats have been in contact with.

Mothballs and Ammonia

The use of mothballs and ammonia is common practice for repelling rats. Placing a few mothballs in the attic or basement can discourage these rodents from making their home there. Mothballs have a strong chemical odor, which is unpleasant not only to you but also to rats, so they’ll try to avoid it.

Another option is filling some old rags with ammonia and placing them in areas where rat activity has been seen. The strong smell will make them leave the area immediately, but be sure that children and pets cannot reach these rags because of the toxicity of ammonia.

You can also mix two cups of water with one cup of ammonia and spray this solution in places where rats usually come out at night.

You can get rid of rats using home remedies.

If you have rats in your home, you need help to get rid of them. Rats can be cute and cuddly as pets, but they aren’t so charming when they take over your house and make it their own. You can use certain household items to make rat repellent or rat poison. You also can use household items to create a trap to capture the rats so you can remove them from your home.