How to deal with a rodent problem is not typical breakfast conversation. But according to according to Pest Control US published by Mintel International Group Ltd. 28% of US households are purchasing products to repel rodents. The issue: many are laced with poisons.

At The Balancing Act, we are here to offer smart solutions for everything! So we sought out a safe humane way to deal with these creepy creatures.

We invited Kari Warberg Block, founder and CEO of Earth Kind, Inc., and a recognized expert on natural rodent repellents, to share information about Fresh Cab Original Mouse Pouch, the first and only EPA-certified "green" rodent repellent registered for indoor use. "When I moved to a farm I could not find a safe and suitable way to eradicate rodents while still protecting my children and pets, so I created Fresh Cab Original Mouse Pouch. It doesn’t kill, it repels, making it humane as well as effective."

So how does it work? Fresh Cab is a natural blend of plant cellulose fiber ( corn cobs), and essential oils of Balsam Fir, Lavender, Spanish Rosemary, Cedar, Orange, and Lemon. This mixture is placed within breathable fabric pouches that can be placed or hung in areas you want to keep fresh and protected. Rodents are repelled by the combination of ingredients, leaving your home pest free!

Here are two treatment tips:
1. Pouch Protection: Begin treatment with one pouch per average sized room or storage area. Increase number of pouches as needed, until desired results are achieved. Heavier infestations may require more pouches per room. For mouse prone areas use 1 pouch per 125 sq. feet placed at area entrance for up to 100 days protection. For heavily infested areas, use one pouch per 8 sq. feet of floor space placed at area entrance for up to 30 days of maximum protection. The product has a 100 day, 100% satisfaction guarantee

2. Hit the Hideaways: Make sure to distribute pouches around any uninhabited and enclosed area where rodents tend to hide, feed or seek nesting sites: IE: garages, sheds, attics, cellars, cottages, RV's, autos, and farm equipment. Pay particular attention to areas like walls and other surfaces that may serve as runways, to any area of potential entry, and to potential nesting areas.