Using this entirely natural solution, you will not need poisons or traps to rid your garden of rats and mice.

Rodents have difficulty finding themselves there and finding food or refuge, because peppermint oil has such a distinct and minting fragrance. Their natural defense mechanism against this nauseating odour will cause them to search for areas that are free of it, safely removing them from your garden.

Peppermint oil, when applied as indicated, is entirely harmless and non-toxic, unlike poisonous baits or traps that may accidentally injure non-target species or endanger children and domestic animals. This approach is completely safe for the environment and other animals.

It is enough to follow these procedures for this natural remedy to work:

Find a reliable source of pure and undiluted peppermint oil and buy it. It must be of good quality. If you want your product to work as advertised, avoid chemicals and synthetic diluents.

Put a few cotton balls in a small bowl and soak them in peppermint oil. Cottons or even small pieces of fabric may also be used.