🐀Rodents sneaking into your home can be a big worry once it gets cold outside, but there is one simple precaution you can do now in autumn to keep mice, rats or anything that squeaks away.

artificial scents can also be quite strong and disrupt their ability to sniff out food so rodents will likely move on quickly to find somewhere where it is easier to forage.

Dryer sheets cannot repel mice and rats forever and are more of a temporary measure, but are best used now in autumn when rodents are trying to nest and are more likely to move on quickly.

How to use dryer sheets to deter mice and rats

Rodents tend to shelter in dark, undisturbed areas of your home where they