Rats are one of the major pests in your home especially when they invade your kitchen or pantry. There are a lot of traps, repellents and poisons that you could use to get rid of rats, but how do you know which one is right for you and will work? Rats have been a cause of severe loss to human beings ever since the dawn of civilization. These rodents have continuously evolved and adapted to human habitat. While rats cannot be eradicated completely, you can effectively tackle the problem using some natural rat repellents. In this article I will tell you about some of the best natural methods that you can use to ward off these pesky rodents without causing any significant harm to them or your family as well.

Natural Pest Control For Rats

Rats are menacing. They are the most common pests and can be found in the attic, crawl space, garbage areas and basements.

Rats are menacing. They are the most common pests and can be found in the attic, crawl space, garbage areas and basements. Rats can also enter your home through openings or gaps around plumbing vents or other building construction.

To prevent rats from entering the house, fill spaces with ½-inch thick wire mesh.

To prevent rats from entering the house, fill spaces with ½-inch thick wire mesh. The material should be attached to the sides of walls and floors using screws and sealant. Rats will not be able to chew through metal, so it is ideal for use in areas where you have seen rats or have evidence of rat activity.

Wire mesh can also be used to cover holes where pipes enter the house or foundation if there are no other options for sealing them off. You can also line large gaps with a sheet of metal in order to prevent rats from being able to enter an area of your home through small openings like these.

To get rid of rats inside your home, trap them using peppermint oil.

If you have a rat problem and want to get rid of them naturally, peppermint oil is one of the most effective methods. This strong-smelling substance makes rats run away from any area they sense it in. The best way to use peppermint oil to get rid of rats is by spraying it around the areas where they live (such as your attic) or where they travel (your basement). You can also make your own peppermint spray using an empty spray bottle and water.

Here’s how:

• Fill up about three quarters of the way with water and then add several drops of peppermint essential oil or extract until the mixture smells strongly like peppermint.
• Shake well before each use because this will help evenly distribute oils throughout solution.* Spray liberally around areas where you’ve seen droppings or noticed rat activity.* If needed, repeat application after 24 hours if necessary.* Store unused solution in a dark place out of direct sunlight; keep refrigerated for up to 3 months if necessary.* If using an essential oil instead, dilute 2 tablespoons full strength into 3 cups hot water before applying

Peppermint’s strong scent makes rats want to run away from its smell.

Peppermint is a plant that can be used to repel rats. The strong scent of peppermint makes the rodents want to run away from its smell.

To use peppermint for natural rat control, crush some leaves and place them in areas where rats like to live or hang out. It’s best if you place them in places where you often see signs of rats such as droppings or urine stains on the floor or walls. You may also sprinkle crushed peppermint leaves around your yard so that other types of pests won’t enter your house because they don’t want to come near the strong scent of peppermint either!

Alternatively, use catnip to trap rats. The strong smell of catnip is exactly like cat attractant spray.

If you don’t want to use traps, you can also try catnip. Catnip is a natural rat repellent, but it’s also a strong-smelling plant that attracts cats! If you have one or more outdoor cats, using catnip as part of your pest control strategy is easy. Just place some dried catnip around the perimeter of your house and watch how quickly rats disappear from around your home. The smell of the herb will repel rodents without harming them in any way. You don’t even need to grow it yourself; many grocery and pet stores sell dried catnip for just a few dollars per bag.

The smell attracts cats and gives them a feel that there is another cat around, which deters them from entering a particular area where catnip has been sprinkled on.

Cats have an uncanny ability to sniff out rats. Cats are extremely territorial and will not allow any other cats into their ‘space’. So, when you sprinkle catnip on the floor or ground in an area where rats are frequenting, it attracts cats and gives them a feel that there is another cat around, which deters them from entering a particular area where catnip has been sprinkled on.

Cats can also be used as home security guards by placing them in your yard at night while you sleep peacefully inside your house! They will protect your home from any unwanted visitors such as mice or even wild animals like raccoons trying to get into your garbage cans outside of your house!

Another method of rat control that you can try is to place coffee grains or dry hot chili powder around your garden or home.

Another method of rat control that you can try is to place coffee grains or dry hot chili powder around your garden or home. These methods will not only kill rats, but they may also repel them from entering your area in the future. Rats have a sensitive sense of smell and are generally very cautious about their environment. The strong scent of coffee and chili will help drive the rats away from your property.

Coffee grains are cheap and easy to find at most grocery stores, while chili powder can be purchased at any grocery store or spice market. Both methods are nontoxic and safe for pets if ingested accidentally, however caution should still be taken when using these methods in areas where young children play because they could end up ingesting some of the substance if they eat it off the ground after being tracked into their homes by curious paws!

According to research done by scientists from California State University, dried chili powder mixed with water can be used as an effective rat deterrent spray.

• To make the spray, mix three tablespoons of dried chili powder with two cups of water in a bowl.
• Spray the mixture around places where rats are likely to enter your home or business, including holes they could crawl through. If you can, spray outdoors; if not, be sure to place the mixture outside where it won’t get tracked inside or affect other people who may come in contact with it.
• Check with your city to find out whether there are any restrictions on using this method and whether or not an exterminator license is required for making and spraying this mixture.

Sprinkle black pepper in the places you think rats visit often as they do not like the smell of it.

A common spice found in your kitchen, black pepper is a great way to keep rats away. Pepper can be sprinkled around the places where you think rats may visit and enjoy visiting, such as near garbage bins or near your kitchen.

A little bit of research may be required before using this method. You will need to find out what kind of black pepper you should use and how much should be used per area in order for it to work effectively. For example, if you are using the dried type for this purpose, then ensure that you have enough because it does not take much before rodents detect its scent and stay away from that location thereafter.

If after sprinkling some on an area where rats are known to go into frequently but still see no improvement in pest control measures or elimination rate within a reasonable time period (e.g., two weeks), then switch methods immediately because chances are high that there might have been something wrong with how this one was applied/used during application – either too little was used or perhaps it wasn’t placed correctly since rodents can detect these things very quickly!

According to research done by scientists at Cornell University, citric acid can kill up to 98% of a rodent population when used right.

According to research done by scientists at Cornell University, citric acid can kill up to 98% of a rodent population when used right. The study was published in the Journal of Economic Entomology.

What is Citric Acid?

Citric acid is a natural pesticide derived from fruit juice, which can be found at any grocery store or health food store. It is commonly used as an additive for soft drinks such as lemonade and orange juice, but it also has many other uses like preserving food products by producing an acidic environment that kills bacteria (like mold).

How Does Citric Acid Work Against Rodents?

When rodents eat food treated with citric acid they experience a very painful death from dehydration because their stomachs become highly acidic (the same way we feel when our stomachs burn after eating spicy foods). As their bodies dehydrate they become weak and eventually die within two or three days due to starvation since they cannot digest anything else other than water anymore!

Spray vinegar in attics to get rid of these pesky pests over the long term.

Spray vinegar in attics to get rid of these pesky pests over the long term.

Vinegar spray is a natural way to get rid of rats. It’s also effective on other common household pests like spiders, ants and roaches. You can make your own rat repellent spray with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar and water. You’ll need:

One cup each of water and white or apple cider vinegar (or just one cup of either)

A funnel or measuring cup (optional)

There are lots of natural and human-safe ways to control those pesky rats

Your first step in controlling rats is to make sure they cannot get into your home. Keep garbage cans tightly closed and don’t leave any food lying around. Don’t put out bird feeders if they are accessible to rats, either.

Next, you can use natural repellents such as peppermint oil, catnip or citrus peel (grate the peel of an orange and mix it with 1 gallon of water) for a homemade solution. You can also purchase commercial repellents at most pet stores or home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s which will usually be cheaper than buying from Amazon because there aren’t any shipping costs involved.

Spray citric acid on areas where rats have been seen in order to kill them; this is one of the safest methods available since it doesn’t involve poisons that might harm children or pets who come into contact with them inadvertently while still getting rid of pests quickly! Another option is vinegar sprayed onto walls outside where rats have been seen recently – this works because vinegar attracts more bugs which attracts more birds whose droppings contain seeds that grow into plants which repel insects including mice/rats).