Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives
Use silicone caulk for windows and door frames. Use expandable foam or steel wool for larger gaps around plumbing pipes. DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL
Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros Snap traps are still the gold standard
If they’re already inside, choose the right tool for the job: DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL
Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet."
Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives
Use silicone caulk for windows and door frames. Use expandable foam or steel wool for larger gaps around plumbing pipes.
Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros
If they’re already inside, choose the right tool for the job:
Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet."