Keep them away from your home: What smell do rats hate?

Rats are a pest and can be very common in many places. Therefore, the task of eliminating them can be a bit complex. The truth is that there are some alternatives to prevent these animals from approaching homes, and that's why it's good to know which repellents and scents they hate the most and which keep them away the most.

Georgios Liakopoulos, a pest control expert at Fantastic Pest Control, says: " While scents can deter mice from your home, they're not a foolproof solution. They're unlikely to eliminate an infestation," he said. Controlling the situation will also depend on various sanitizing and organizing measures to ensure this technique doesn't become a dependent matter. Below are the irritating scents for rats, as reported by The Spruce:

1- Cinnamon: Its spicy smell is an intolerable fragrance, it is suggested to sprinkle it on the areas where you have suspicions.

2- Vinegar: This is another product that repels their presence. To make it more effective, leave some cotton balls soaked in this substance in certain areas where you've seen them. (See more: It's already confirmed: this will be the price of the Bogotá Metro fare .) 3- Peppermint oil: Liakopoulos mentioned that "the strong menthol aroma of peppermint oil makes mice particularly uncomfortable," the expert pointed out. 4- Ammonia: This is an alternative that you should use with caution because it is quite toxic. Its smell is not only unpleasant to rats but also to humans. 5- Pepper: Like cinnamon, this is another condiment that repels rodents. What are some of the diseases that a rat can transmit?

Tua Saúde, through its website, announced some of the diseases that can be transmitted by these animals: 1. Leptospirosis , caused by the bacteria Leptospira, which is present in the urine of this rodent. This situation can occur during periods of constant rain. (See more: Citizen Income and VAT Refund: When do beneficiaries receive their money transfer?) 2. Hantavirus is present in the feces or even the saliva and urine of rats. This disease produces two clinical forms considered highly serious: Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome in Asia and Europe, and Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome in the Americas. 3. Finally, salmonellosis can be present in rodents contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella sp.