Thanks for the info :-) I am in the belief that unless the rodent is in a cage like pet mice, pet rats and their cousins the hamsters and gerbils. They are vermin to be dealt with. I try to use natural and organic methods of pest control due to my sensativity and the fact that I have pets. Also my friends bring their children to my home when they visit. I only use chemicals in the worse case scenerio.
"Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." T'plana-hath (Matron of Vulcan Philosophy) --- On Wed, 2/18/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [CVCBDQuad4] Peppermint Oil To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], "'Charles Village Discussion List'" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 2:31 AM Peppermint oil is best used indoors as a rodent deterrent. I’ve used it effectively in quantity with spearmint oil to deter mice. You need high concentrations. The amount required is very noticeable to the human nose. The fragrance dissipates quickly outdoors, and the larger rodents still go about their business. A bed of peppermint is a reasonable approach if you have an area that can be dedicated to its invasive habits. In combination with spearmint , it can help during the growing season. Neighbors used predator urine (available online and from several types of predators at Valley View Farms) to drive out a rodent infestation from their yard. Rodents emigrated to other yards, which simply spread the problem.. The correct way to use such a deterrent is to diligently bait the rodents until they are gone. Then this deterrent may be used to keep new infestations from returning. I hope that everyone in the neighborhood will join in the campaign to keep the neighborhood very clean and the urban rats very unwelcome (yes this does mean a bit of work). I realize that some will argue about rats’ rights to multiply, but humans and wild rats are simply not compatible from a health standpoint. This is an “us or them” level of hazard. Please don’t wait until your friend is at death’s door in Union Memorial to believe the seriousness of the rodent matter. Best Wishes to All (except the bad guys) From: cvcbdqu...@yahoogro ups.com [mailto:CVCBDQuad4@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Daniel Grayskull Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:46 PM To: c...@charlesvillage .info; cvcbdqu...@yahoogro ups.com; cvcbdqu...@yahoogro ups.com; Charles Village Discussion List Subject: [CVCBDQuad4] Peppermint Oil I read that natural 100% pure peppermint oil is a good natural deterent for rodents. Anyone else hear of this? Anyone try it? Hope everyone's weekend was a good one "Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." T'plana-hath (Matron of Vulcan Philosophy) __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (2) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar MARKETPLACE >From kitchen basics to easy recipes - join the Group from Kraft Foods Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity Visit Your Group Yahoo! News Get it all here Breaking news to entertainment news Group Charity Stop Cyberbullying Keep your kids safe from bullying Yahoo! Groups Stay healthy and discover other people who can help. .. __,_._,___
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