A variety of methods are used to protect against mice.
Some of them may be effective, but they do not meet the questions of humanity.
Poisons and traps are especially dangerous for summer residents who are used to visiting nature with their pets. In such cases, it is worth considering safer methods, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert at the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist and landscape designer.
For example, you can simply organize the planting of some plants.
Which of them are most valuable in this matter?
Sagebrush
If you do not actively fight wormwood on your plot, you can get rid of many problems: most pests are very wary of a plant with a characteristic smell.
Wormwood is also incredibly effective against mice.
Elder
Elderberry of any variety will be useful for a summer resident protecting a vegetable garden from mice. The spectacular plant has a very specific aroma.
It is also a great decorative option.
Mint
This is a great way to use mint to its maximum benefit. During the season, it will protect the area from mice, and afterward, you can make excellent tea.
Earlier we talked about how to defeat a mole cricket .