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It’s always a worry when you have mice in your home, or spot a rat in the backyard, and it’s so important to tackle pest problems as soon as possible.
Learning how to get rid of mice or how to get rid of rats can be a challenging, frustrating and often, expensive task. But, there is a more simple, hassle-free solution to your pest control woes: plants!
Quickly find out which herbs are the most recommended for protecting your home and repelling these undesirable rodents.
Which herbs will help repel mice and rats?
Tansy
As aromatic as it is ornamental, tansy is every gardener’s ally. Both fungicidal and
insecticidal, this hardy plant is very useful in vegetable gardens. You can even distribute a few fresh bunches of inflorescences in the cupboards and pantries of the house to scare away all kinds of insects.
Its flowers are very fragrant and will repel rodents such as mice as well as small pests such as flies, mosquitoes, ants, fleas and other insects. The advantage is that it is undemanding and requires almost no maintenance. A little fertiliser every two weeks and a little watering in case of drought or too much heat. In decoction or infusion, it is very effective for protecting the garden!
Elder
In villages, this plant is often grown along plots and buildings where seeds are stored. Elderberry roots emit a powerful poison and the flowers exude quite a strong scent. This natural
insecticide will repel rats, mice, moles, voles and voles.
Thanks to the sambucin it contains, elder manure gives off a particularly unpleasant smell to the rodents that degrade orchards. This method is very popular in the agricultural world to get rid of undesirables without attacking the plants. Just use it pure or dilute it in equal parts with water.
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