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The invasion of rats and mice is a real scourge for all landowners. In fact, it is a real nightmare: whether in the garden or inside the house, rodents often spoil the crops, nibble the vegetable garden and ravage the provisions in the larder. Not to mention that they multiply rapidly and transmit many diseases. To remedy this, there is a panoply of radical measures, such as specific ultrasound devices, mouse traps or direct poison. However, the latter in particular is particularly toxic to both humans and pets – fortunately, there are alternative solutions for hunting these pests naturally, safely and humanely!
To keep rodents away, some insecticidal herbs and repellents will do the trick. Indeed, it turns out that there are plants capable of repelling garden and pantry pests. Simply plant them in the heart of vegetables or on a balcony to get rid of these pests. Really, it’s all about the smell. For us it may be pleasant or odourless, but for rats, moles and mice, these smells are unbearable and drive them away immediately. In other words, it’s safe for our health!
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!
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