Rats and mice tend to be a nuisance just before spring arrives, but there is a "simple, but effective repellent" you can make to keep them away using items you have in your kitchen.

Many scents can deter pests in the garden and home, so asking, “does peppermint oil repel bugs?” is not a silly question. We ...

Vinegar has a strong ... Nicole Carpenter, president of Black Pest, also says that using peppermint oil is considered one of the most potent natural repellents against rats and mice.