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Rats in a toilet, mice on a plane, and other surprising rodent run-ins! ​

By: EarthKind

Have you seen that story in the news about a woman who found a rat in her toilet? It sounds almost unbelievable — unless you spend a lot of time talking about rats and mice. Strange as it may seem, rats are actually skilled swimmers. Rats can easily make it up your pipes from down below; it’s almost unbelievable you don’t hear about this happening more often.

Rodents make themselves at home almost anywhere.

How to get rid of rats in my house

We’ve heard plenty of stories about the weird places rodents roam. Though it seems scary in the moment, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll find your rodent run-in kind of funny later. Check out this list of unexpected places household pests have popped up. Then find out how you can prevent pest problems in your home.

  1. Rat-ta-pooie! While there isn’t a lot you can do to stop a rat from swimming past the S-bend in your plumbing, you can keep a fresh smelling pouch of Stay Away® Rodent in your bathroom. Also, remember to keep the lid closed and turn on the light before you use the loo in the middle of the night!
  2. Mouse Flambé Mice are always looking to snuggle up and settle down someplace warm with plenty of food. Kitchen appliances like a toaster or oven may seem to offer everything a mouse could ever want — until someone decides to toast a bagel or bake some brownies. Remember to clean up any spills or crumbs as soon as you see them, and inspect appliances before using them.
  3. Mice on a Plane Any place offering shelter from the elements and a steady supply of food looks like a dream home to a mouse, and airplanes are no exception. Rodents have been stowing away in luggage and cargo for centuries, but they can cause serious problems in the air. Make sure to thoroughly check your belongings before and after traveling.
  4. Forget Horsepower, Engines have Mouse-power Whether a vehicle is in storage or being used regularly, it can seem like a mansion to a mouse. The teeth of a rodent never stop growing so they need to gnaw on things constantly. The coating on mechanical wiring feels great on a rodent’s teeth. Make sure to clean any foodstuffs out of your car, and keep a pouch of rodent repellent stored inside to prevent pest problems.

Don’t try these DIY mouse trap ideas.

Once you come to grips with the fact that rodents can and will make their home in almost every place imaginable, you might start coming up with a few ideas to get rid of them. Most of the time, you can get rid of mice without having to call in professional help. However, every once in a while, we see stories about DIY mouse traps going terribly wrong.

  • Attempted Mouse Shooting Ends in Man Shot and Sex Abuse Charge In 2011, someone tried to shoot a mouse that ran through the kitchen with a handgun. Mice are very small and very fast. Do not try to shoot house mice.
  • Homemade Rat Trap FAIL This YouTube video is but one of many examples when someone tried to save a few bucks, or just highlight their ingenuity, with less than satisfactory results. Please remember that EarthKind® products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, or your money back!
  • Flaming Mouse Burns Down Man’s House After catching a mouse in his house, a man thought he would just toss it into a pile of leaves he was burning. The mouse escaped the fire and ran back into the house, and things did not end well.

Prevent pests with Stay Away®.

You can manage pest problems and prevent infestations naturally. DIY pest control works best when you have a fact-based approach to the situation. Rats and mice have survived and thrived as a species because they have learned to live alongside humans — that is why they are called commensal pests. Reducing and removing the things that attract pests will make pest problems virtually disappear. Start by controlling the availability of food and water. Then clear away clutter and debris rodents and insects hide behind. Understanding what attracts household pests will protect your from future infestations.

Many bugs and rodents rely on their sense of smell to find food, detect danger, and locate friends or mates. Nature created signature scents that overwhelm or entice creatures to specific areas or objects. While an enticing scent, like peanut butter, may attract a mouse to a trap, an overwhelming scent, like the blend of essential oils in Stay Away® Rodent, will repel a mouse. Removing attractants and using your knowledge of pests highly developed senses empowers you to prevent infestations before they begin. Learn more about natural pest control techniques by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on Facebook.

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