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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Lifestyle
Danielle Kate Wroe Lifestyle Writer & Cathal Ryan

'I use a common household ingredient to stop rats from coming into my house'

Anyone who has ever experienced a rat problem in their home knows how hard it can be to get them out of your home without professional help.

While the pesky pests can often carry diseases, and can also cause health problems, many people don’t want to put traps down for rats and mice, as many find them cruel.

However, there are certain things that can deter them. An expert at HomeServe has shared their top tips on preventing mice and rats from entering your home.

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