🐀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.

can stay warm, so these are the best places to put dryer sheets.

Place the dryer sheets at the back of cupboards, along any cracks in a skirting board or even behind big appliances like washing machines. If you have a shed or attic, then place them there too. Replace the dryer sheets after a week or when the scent starts to fade; they should help deter pesky rats or mice.

However, it should be noted that rats and mice tend to nest in places with easy access to food,