Tired of rats and mice invading your home, chewing wires, or leaving unwanted “gifts” in the kitchen? 🐀 Before you reach for harsh chemical traps or expensive exterminators, here’s a **surprisingly simple, natural solution** that’s been gaining attention: **just one candle** can help keep these pests far away
Yes, you read that right — a single candle, when made with the **right ingredients**, can work as a **powerful homemade rodent repellent**.
### How Can a Candle Repel Mice and Rats?
It’s not just any candle. This remedy works because of **specific natural scents** that rodents absolutely hate. Mice and rats have an incredibly sharp sense of smell, and certain strong aromas can overwhelm their senses and drive them away instantly.
Some of the **most effective scents** that repel vermin include:
– **Peppermint oil**
– **Clove oil**
– **Cinnamon**
– **Eucalyptus oil**
– **Citronella**
These essential oils can be infused into **homemade candles** that release their scent gradually throughout your home — creating an environment mice can’t stand to be in.
### DIY Candle to Keep Rats & Mice Away
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