How to Use Soft Drinks To Kill Mice and Rats

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By Janet Ford
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Soft drinks are a safe alternative to pesticides

Do you have a problem with mice or rats and wish you could use any assortment of pesticide type products but are afraid of the risks to your children or pets? I have the answer for you! Soda Pop!!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Pepsi or Coke

Step 1

Mice and rats lack the ability to burp. You can use this to your advantage - and the demise of the rats and mice.
Step 2

Pour Pepsi or Coke into a shallow dish. Disposable dishes are best. You will not want to reuse this container for anything later. Mice and rats carry an assortment of diseases.
Step 3

Place dish near where the mice or rats are entering/exiting your home frequently. Look for their feces if you haven't seen the mice and rats entering or exiting first hand. It is best to do this at night.
Step 4

The rodents will drink the sweet soft drink and later, when they can't burp, they will die. Yes, this may sound cruel but it is safer than poison which can harm children and pets. It is also less cruel than sticky mouse traps. And let's face it, poisons are no less cruel.

Tips & Warnings

Right next to walls usually works best for any type of bait or traps, as does under sinks, etc where they may like to hide out, or try underneath your stove.
If you don't care for this idea, maybe you could consider rescuing a cat from your local kill shelter. :)
As the carbonation only lasts just so long, you will need to keep that in mind and refill your dish accordingly. Try putting a new dish down each night before bed. Mice and rats are most active during the night.