Tip: Avoid leaving onions where pets can reach them, as onions are not safe for cats and dogs.
4. Cayenne Pepper
If you want a fiery defense, cayenne pepper works wonders.
Why Rodents Hate It
The spicy, intense aroma irritates rodents’ noses and lungs, creating an invisible barrier they won’t cross.
Directions
Sprinkle cayenne pepper powder along baseboards, cabinets, or entryways.
Reapply as needed, especially after cleaning.
This natural shield is effective and easy to maintain.
5. Cloves or Clove Oil
Cloves bring warmth to human kitchens, but rodents despise them.
Two Ways to Use Cloves
Place whole cloves inside small fabric sachets and tuck them into cupboards or pantries.
Dab a cotton ball with clove essential oil and hide it in rodent-prone corners.
Both methods deliver fast, chemical-free results.
6. Ammonia Solution
Ammonia has a strong scent that mimics the urine of predators.
Why It Works
To rodents, the smell signals danger, so they immediately flee.
How to Prepare
Mix 2 cups of ammonia with water in a small bowl.
Place the bowl where rodents are most active.
⚠️ Caution: Keep ammonia out of reach of children and pets. Use in well-ventilated spaces.
7. Vinegar Spray
Vinegar is an affordable and powerful rodent deterrent.
Method
Fill a spray bottle with undiluted white vinegar.
Spray in storage rooms, attics, or dark corners.
Its sharp, acidic scent overwhelms rodents within seconds.
