If you're battling with unwelcome visitors like mice and rats, Amazon shoppers have discovered a non-toxic solution that they say keeps the pests at bay permanently. The Catcher's £15.99 Mouse and Rat Repellent Spray has been hailed as 'working a treat' and offers a natural alternative to traditional traps, making it safe for use around children and pets.
The spray contains a mix of castor oil, wintergreen oil, menthol and cinnamon oil, which together create an environment that rodents find uninviting. This means the creatures are not harmed or killed, but instead encouraged to vacate your home in a non-detrimental manner, The Mirror reports . Users are particularly fond of the addition of cinnamon oil, stating that unlike other products they've tried, this spray leaves 'no unpleasant odour'.
Before applying the product, customers are advised to clean up any mess left by the rodents. Then, the spray should be applied every 20-50 centimetres along the routes commonly used by the rodents for three consecutive days. The brand points out that it's normal to observe increased rodent activity during the first 1-2 weeks as they leave the sprayed areas.
However, many users have reported that the rodents disappeared after the 'first application' . It's also suggested to keep doors and windows open to provide an exit route when initially using the spray. Amazon customers have been leaving stellar reviews for The Catcher spray , sharing their relief at the absence of 'scratching, rustl.