Here’s a safe, practical, and teen-friendly way to deal with rats and mice without putting yourself at risk. 🐭
(Important: Never use anything dangerous or toxic without adult supervision!)
🐀 How to Make Your Home Less Attractive to Rats and Mice
1️⃣ Starve Them Out
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Remove food sources: Keep food in airtight containers.
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Clean crumbs and spills immediately.
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Rats and mice are clever—they can survive on tiny scraps.
2️⃣ Use “Natural Baits”
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Peanut butter works as bait for traps—it’s irresistible to rodents.
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Sunflower seeds or oats also attract them.
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Place in secure traps, not out in the open.
Tip: A tiny dab of peanut butter on a snap or humane trap works best.
3️⃣ Seal Entry Points
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Inspect doors, windows, vents, and gaps around pipes.
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Use steel wool + caulk or weather stripping to block holes.
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Even a hole the size of a dime can let mice in.
4️⃣ Set Safe Traps
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Snap traps (classic)
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Humane catch-and-release traps
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Place along walls or behind furniture, where mice usually travel.
🚫 What to Avoid
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Poison baits: Dangerous for kids, pets, and wildlife
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Random chemicals or sprays: Can be toxic
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Leaving food out: Makes the problem worse
🏡 Extra Tips
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Keep garbage sealed and take it out regularly
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Keep pet food stored securely
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Keep basements, attics, and storage areas tidy
✅ Bottom Line
Rats and mice can’t resist peanut butter on traps, but the real solution is cleaning, sealing, and safe trapping.
If you want, I can give a step-by-step “set-up” plan for getting rid of them fast and safely around the house.
Do you want me to do that?
