We all want to feel comfortable in our homes, but there are times when we can feel violated. I’m not talking about another person coming in, I’m talking about little critters, such as mice and spiders. If you have those unwelcome visitors, fixing it is as easy as using a bag of tea. The type of tea you would use is Peppermint.
Why Do Spiders Come?
September begins the mating season for spiders, which brings the males on a hunt which can lead him indoors. Therefore, spider infestations are more common in the fall. They enter primarily through open or poorly screened windows and doors, and through gaps and cracks around the panes. They also hitchhike in boxes or outdoors items you bring inside. Sometimes spiders enter looking for food and prey. Beware of open food containers during an invasion.
Why Do Mice Come?
Don’t think you have an unclean household or something is decaying in the basement. Rodents are scavengers. They seek shelter and food wherever they can find it. If your home is available, they are moving in.
Some things do attract them like, your accessible outdoor garbage cans or compost bins, nuts and fruits in the yard from trees, your pet’s outdoor food and water dishes, or a birdfeeder. Find rodent-proof containers for these uses.
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The method for making this work is easier than you could possibly imagine. Simply brew a cup of peppermint tea and then leave the bag in the room where spiders and mice have been a problem. You even get to enjoy the cup of tea! Put the tea bag in a corner, so it is best if you use 4 tea bags, one in each corner.
If you aren’t one to brew some tea, you can get the same results with essential oil. Put 10 – 15 drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle full of water and spray it around the baseboards. Not only does it help to keep spiders and mice away, your home is going to smell fantastic! For spiders, you can also use cinnamon and lemon oil.
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From: 77recipes