What should I do if there are mice in the house? A summary of the most popular rodent control methods on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, rat prevention and control has become a hot topic on social platforms, with many netizens sharing their experiences of encountering rat infestations at home. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of the popularity of rodent problems across the entire network (data in the past 10 days)

| platform | Amount of related topics | Popular keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | #家里进老鼠#、#灭鼠妙招# | |
| Douyin | 320 million views | "Silent Mouse Hunt", "Rat Busters" |
| Zhihu | 4800+ answers | "Professional rodent control", "long-term prevention and control" |
| little red book | 14,000 notes | "Non-toxic rat repellent", "rodent-proof home" |
2. Comparison of the effectiveness of popular rodent control methods
| method type | Usage rate | Effective speed | persistence | security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sticky mouse board | 68% | 1-3 days | short term | higher |
| Ultrasonic mouse repeller | 45% | 3-7 days | long term | extremely high |
| mousetrap | 32% | Instant | short term | high |
| chemicals | 18% | 2-5 days | medium term | lower |
| Professional disinfection | 12% | Instant | long term | high |
3. Step-by-step solution
1. Detect the degree of rodent infestation
According to popular Douyin video tutorials, the following signs can be used to determine: rustling at night (reported by 85% of users), bite marks on food packaging (76%), feces in the corner (63%), and traces of oil stains (41%).
2. Physical control measures
Top 3 hotly searched methods on Weibo: ① Placement of peppermint oil cotton balls (discussed 21,000 times in a single day); ② Ultrasound + sticky mouse board combination (18,000); ③ Sealing the hole with cement (15,000). Xiaohongshu notes show that the steel wire ball plugging method has been liked more than 100,000 times.
3. Key points of environmental management
| area | Processing method | Valid time |
|---|---|---|
| kitchen | Food sealing + daily trash removal | Continuously effective |
| balcony | Repair window screens + keep dry | 6-12 months |
| Pipe room | 不锈钢丝网覆盖 | More than 2 years |
4. Professional service selection
Zhihu’s highly praised answer suggests: Check whether the service organization has ① business license (100% necessary) ② disinfection qualification (87% important) ③ after-sales guarantee (79% concerned). The price range shows: ordinary residence (150-300 yuan/time), villa (500-800 yuan/time).
4. Long-term prevention plan
Based on the data from the entire network, the three most recommended preventive measures are: quarterly professional inspections (92% recommendation), intelligent monitoring equipment (85%), and environmental renovation projects (78%). The Douyin topic "anti-rodent decoration" has been played more than 80 million times, and the use of stainless steel anti-rodent baseboards is highly recommended.
5. Special precautions
① Wear gloves when handling dead rats (reminder from the Weibo Health Commission); ② Keep chemicals away from children (12,000 collections of Xiaohongshu warning stickers); ③ High-rise residential buildings also need to be on guard (Zhihu cases show that rats are still infested on the 18th floor).
Recent popular events show that a blogger's video of "Raising Cats to Prevent Rats" caused controversy, and animal protection organizations recommended that humane prevention and control methods be given priority. When choosing a solution, consider performance, safety, and ethical factors.
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