When I was in my mid-20’s, my family and I took a vacation, travelling abroad.  Our trip offered an opportunity to see how other people lived and learn about different cultures.  What I learned has made a life-long impression.  One thing I learned was that rodent infestation is a universal problem.  Sadly, developing countries often have severe problems and virtually no way of controlling them. 
 
One memory from this trip remains particularly clear even after many years have passed.  We were walking through an impoverished neighborhood and I could see that the people had set out some sort of poison to combat the infestation; although it was clear the rodents still had the upper hand.  We met a family with 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl.  The oldest boy was no more than 6 years old.  The mother shared with us a bit of what daily life was like, what they ate, and even showed us their home – I was surprised to see a family of 5 sharing a one room home!  We asked about the poison we’d seen set out and she explained what a nuisance rodents were and that she was always fearful one of her kids would get into the poison.  The mother added that seeing dead cats and dogs in the streets is common, either from eating the poison itself or eating rodents that have ingested the poison.
 
Years after meeting this family, we still stay in touch through the mail.  I always try to share any informative tips I have to help them stay safe from rodents.  I was even able to mail them some containers to store their food in and materials to seal openings around their home to help prevent rodents from getting in.  I hope that someday soon, Fresh Cab botanical rodent repellent will be available in their country.
 
In the meantime, I urge everybody to follow these mouse prevention tips:

• Store all of your food in sealable containers and keep those containers closed tight
• Keep your home free of clutter and debris 
• Do a thorough inspection of your home and seal and cover any holes or cracks that you find

- Living with rodents doesn't have to be life-threatening. Take care of your family with a safe approach to rodent control