Get rid of rats in 5 proven ways (poison free)

Posted on September 6, 2017

get rid of rats with mouse trap with cheese attached

Having a rat infestation at home can make everything upside down and can put everyone in a state of anxiety. Rats chew on everything so even if you hide all the food away, don’t be surprised to have any socks, wires or wooden furniture to be nibbled on. It is really important for you to eliminate any rodent infestation in your home because of hygiene reasons. Do you know that their excrement is poisonous? You want to get rid of it but want to do it in the most humane way possible. Here are some easy ways to get rid of this pesky rodent:

1. Get rid of Rats with a trap

Get a humane mouse/rat trap—one that doesn’t snap and kills it. Get the one that is humane and is more like a cage and just traps them. This is perfect if you only have one or two rats at maximum. All you need is a good bait to lure the little rodent into the cage and bam! You have one trapped rat in a cage that you can dispose off.

2. Peppermint

If there is anything rats hate, it is a strong fragrant smell. So get some cotton balls and some peppermint essential oil. Just put 20 drops of peppermint oil in each cotton ball and keep them in the different areas where you have seen the rat or suspect it comes. This trick works as a great rat repellent.

3. Get Rid of Rats with Pepper spray

Not the kind that we keep in our purses but a homemade pepper spray. You will need the following:

· A big bowl

· Gloves

· Half a gallon of a jug

· Spray bottle

· 12 cups of water

· 3 tablespoons of hot pepper flakes

· 1 cup chopped red chilli peppers (habaneras preferably)

· Cheesecloth

Blend the chopped chilli and pepper flakes in a food processor until they are in a finer form. Boil the water and throw this chilli/pepper mixture in it. Let it stay for a day and then strain out the chilli flakes from a cheesecloth. Put the chilli water in a spray and spritz away. It is advised you wear goggles while doing so. This is best for outdoor areas but you can also spray some inside.

4. Aluminium foil

Who knew that aluminium foil would do wonders in repelling the rats and mice away from your home? They think that the foil is made from sharp metal and they try to avoid it passing through it. So place foil in any openings, nooks, crannies and holes that you suspect are used by the rat.

Many people don’t have a home emergency insurance that covers the expenses for rodent infestations. Make sure to get a good home emergency insurance like https://row.co.uk/home-emergency-cover to cover any issues like these in the future.

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

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The art of mobile conversation

Posted on February 5, 2014

Before the inception of the telephone, communication was achieved face to face or via the written word. Fast forward to the present day and not much has changed, except perhaps for the gadgets we now use to facilitate this.

Not only has the mobile phone replaced tin cans connected with string, it has left our previously trailblazing landlines well and truly indoors. Isn’t it funny how a device primarily invented for relaying the voice has evolved into a device more commonly used for delivering the ‘written’ word?

Spread the word

Whether this is via text, email or by posting on social networking sites, the smartphone is our gateway to multi-layered communication. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. Except for when we’re on holiday and the office expects us to respond to emails…

Word of mouth

Do you have a preference for voice-only or no talk, just text? Or do you love a bit of FaceTime on your iPhone? With the introduction of Apple’s FaceTime, those who perform best on the end of the phone, but seize up in person, now have the added discomfort of video calling to contend with.

Narcissist or introvert?

The narcissists amongst us relish this airtime, smug in the knowledge that our face and voice are penetrating someone else’s world. Whoever you’re FaceTiming may be in a coffee shop, bar or taking the bus home, but your audience is likely to be more than just one person.

Let’s face it, ‘showing off’ to an audience via FaceTime is a kin to your own TV show. Whether your video call’s content is more Loose Women than The Andrew Marr Show, is up to you.

For the introverts amongst us, FaceTime induces anxiety, self consciousness and ties our tongues in knots. The ability to articulate is stripped from us like metaphorical clothing, leaving us vulnerable and naked. The mere thought of effectively being on speakerphone with accompanying visuals is enough to end the call before it’s even started. Enough said.

Socially unacceptable?

Chatting on the phone, as opposed to in person, has enabled us to relax somewhat. Physically yes, that goes without saying, but also socially. For instance, there are certain activities you wouldn’t carry out or states of undress that you wouldn’t be comfortable with, if you were having the same conversation in person. Well, for most people anyway.

How many people think nothing of having a bath, stuffing their face or even using the toilet whilst speaking on their mobile phone? Would those people behave in the same way if they were having the same conversation face to face? There will always be an exception to the rule, but in most cases social etiquette dictates that many wouldn’t.

Face-off

With FaceTime it’s good to remember that you are on show even though you are talking on the phone. And where we might only be conscious of our tone of voice or choice of words on a call, we should be aware of what our face might be giving away on FaceTime. Those micro-expressions we’re not even conscious of making can say a whole lot more than just words. You have been warned.

To keep the channels of communication open, you’d be wise to insure your smartphone against theft, loss, accidental damage and many more annoying scenarios.

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