Rats and mice a problem? Unless they are pets, they sure are. These creepy little animals are quite sneaky and cause people plenty of trouble. Rats and mice are smart and realize that cold weather requires shelter… hence they seem to like taking shelter in people’s homes. If you get such visitors in your home you will need some form of rodent repellent.

When a rodent moves into your home, they are looking to find food, stay warm and, particularly in the case of mice, reproduce.

Why Use A Rodent Repellent?

Rats and mice choose different areas to congregate. Mice, who like to camp out close to their food, find shelter in kitchens, cupboards, cabinets and furniture. Rats on the other hand tend to camp out in bathroom vents, gable vents and pipe holes. Some rats also like to find shelter a little closer to the ground. If rats happen to make their way into your home, they’ll usually be found nesting in low areas in your kitchen or bathroom. These rodents may not be easy to physically see but their presence will be known since they are not too worried about leaving their droppings around.

Rodent repellent is the answer for unwanted mice and rats. There is a product on the market actually called Rodent Repellent. To use this product, you sprinkle it around the building you are attempting to protect from rats and mice. The Rodent Repellent product creates an invisible barrier that rats and mice will not cross over: it has an odor that rodents do not like but humans cannot detect. Rodent Repellent is a safe choice to use around children and pets and once Rodent Repellent is applied there is also no environmental risk. One application of this rodent repellent normally lasts between one to two months: of course this endurance will depend on the abundance of rainfall and/or sun in a particular area.

Rodent Traps Versus Rodent Repellents

Perhaps more familiar than rodent repellent to many is a rodent trap. Most people who have problems with rats and mice are likely familiar with using a trap to catch these particular pests. But to be honest, rodent traps treat an existing mouse or rat problem, whereas rodent repellents are designed to keep rodents away in the first place.

Rodents are not animals you want to take up residence in your home. They can create a mess, eat your food and they don’t pay rent! To force rats and mice out, choose an effective rodent repellent. Check out our Rodent Repellent Category for product reviews about specific rodent repellents.