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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Mice will scurry away for good if you place one natural repellent in your home
Mice can spread dangerous diseases and cause a lot of damage to your property, but one inexpensive and natural repellent will send them packing While mice might be a delightful sight in the British countryside, or a cherished pet safely housed in a cage, they are less welcome when they decide to inhabit your walls and under floorboards. Despite their adorable appearance, mice are a public health pest and can cause significant harm. Mice are known carriers of diseases such as Salmonella and Listeria, which they can transmit to humans through their urine, droppings and bedding. As they scuttle about on your countertops, cupboards and tables, they can spread dirt and bacteria. They also cause considerable property damage due to their compulsive need to gnaw, putting your electric cables, doors, skirting boards and floorboards all at risk. Fortunately, there is a clever natural solution that avoids the need to spend large sums on traps and helps keep them away from your home. Peppermint oil has emerged as a popular method for deterring mice from your home. Mice find the smell of peppermint overpowering and disorientating as the potent aroma masks their pheromones on their pathways. Consequently, it will discourage the pests from entering your house, according to lifestyle blogger The Kitchn, reports the Express. The blogger suggests mixing two teaspoons of 100% peppermint oil with every 230 ml of water in a small spray bottle. You can then spray this solution anywhere you have spotted mice. You can also apply the oil directly onto cotton balls and place these in areas prone to mice. You can purchase 100 ml bottles of peppermint essential oil on Amazon for a mere £6.59. However, it's worth noting that if mice have made themselves at home inside your property, the scent of peppermint alone won't persuade them to vacate their nest. More drastic measures may be required to rid your home of these unwelcome visitors. A pest control whizz also shared an easy trick - using peppermint oil - to deter wasps and ensure a wasp-free abode in the warmer months. Wasps and hornets have an aversion to the scent of mint, which suggests that scattering mint around your residence could serve as an effective natural deterrent. Clancy Bros Pest Control also recommended the use of peppermint oil to achieve the same result – simply by applying a few drops of the oil onto a cotton ball. Cleaning guru Chantel Mila disclosed her method of using peppermint oil on cotton balls tucked beneath her bin liner to fend off insects and unpleasant smells. She further advised placing them in your vacuum cleaner to fill your entire house with a peppermint fragrance that bugs, including wasps, cannot stand. Mila informed her 1.6 million TikTok followers that she positions mint in water-filled jars near her windows to prevent flies from entering her home, and cleans her walls and floors with orange oil to repel spiders, which loathe the aroma.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Households urged to plant £1.08 herb immediately to keep Asian hornets away
Brits have been warned to plant a certain herb to deter Asian hornets, as these invasive stinging insects are capable of destroying bumblebees and ravaging gardens British gardeners have been warned over record sightings of a terrifying hornet that destroys bees and flowers – fortunately, there's one popular herb that will keep them at bay. Asian hornets are a highly invasive species that were accidentally introduced to the UK in 2016. They are known to decimate bee populations and ravage ecosystems. Scarier still, their numbers in Britain are growing. There were 262 queen Asian hornets recorded on Jersey by 11 April 2025, which is a year-on-year increase of 1,090%, as reported by The Observer. Asian hornets tend to wake from hibernation around April. Worse, they have a preference for warmer temperatures, which means the recent heat wave has likely helped their numbers. The reason they pose such a cause for concern is because they prey on native pollinators, like bumblebees. In fact, just one Asian hornet is capable of killing and eating up to fifty bumblebees in a day. They pose a threat to humans, too. These yellow-legged insects are slightly larger than average wasps and pack a vicious sting. In some cases they can cause symptoms like runny nose, abdominal pain and lip or tongue swelling. While no more dangerous than a wasp or bee sting, those with allergies to insects should be careful. In the case of a severe reaction, they may go into anaphylactic shock. It can be hard to determine if you've found an Asian hornet or a regular wasp in your garden – however, there are some tell-tale signs. Aside from their distinctive yellow legs, Asian hornets have a wide orange stripe on the fourth section of their abdomen, according to the British Beekeepers Association. If you think you've spotted these destructive pests in your garden, don't panic. Experts have revealed that there is a naturally growing herb that can help deter them. Clancy Bros Pest Control advise: 'Wasps and hornets hate the smell of mint. You can plant mint around your house or keep a pot of mint near the areas where these pests are usually found. This will help to keep them away from those areas.' Mint plants can be picked up for just £1.08 from Asda and planted directly into the soil. They are best grown in their own pots, in fertile well-drained soil and with access to partial sunlight. If you don't have the time or energy to grow mint, Clancy Bros Pest Control suggest using peppermint oil instead. The added benefit of this alternative is that it keeps in your cupboard for a long time. They add: 'You can also use peppermint oil as it has the same effect. Just take a few drops of peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place it near their nest.' If you spot an Asian hornet buzzing around, Brits have been urged to note it down in the Asian Hornet Watch app. Alternatively, you can also email a picture and location to alertnonnative@
