Ingredients:

  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar (240 ml)
  • 20 drops peppermint essential oil (100% pure)
  • 10 drops clove essential oil (100% pure)
  • 5 drops citronella essential oil (100% pure)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground, optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Pour distilled white vinegar into a glass bowl or jar.
  3. Carefully add peppermint, clove, and citronella essential oils.
  4. Add cayenne pepper (if using) and garlic powder.
  5. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the mixture and let it steep for at least 24 hours in a cool, dark place (optional).
  7. Using gloves, soak cotton balls or small rags in the mixture. Squeeze out any excess liquid.
  8. Place the saturated cotton balls in areas where you've noticed rat activity. Replace every few days or as needed.