Ceilings & Roofs
- Scratching at 2am? Tuck pouches by the trapdoor and along the beams
- No poison up there – so nothing dies where you can't reach
- Swap in fresh pouches every 60 days
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Evict Rats & Mice Without Poison.
A scent rats and mice avoid – with no poison for the dog and no dead rat in the ceiling.
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“I'd been looking for a simple way to keep rodents away from my home. I love how easy these pouches are to use.”
“I wanted something easy to use without setting traps everywhere. The pouch idea is really practical.”
“Keeping our premises tidy is important to us. I like how easy NatureGuard is to place around the business.”
“A convenient option for storage areas and farm buildings. Easy to position wherever it's needed.”
- No Poison For The Dog To Find
- No Dead Rat In The Ceiling
- Up To 60 Days Per Pouch
- 4 Strong Essential Oils
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Hand-Filled In Durban
- Nationwide Delivery
- No Poison For The Dog To Find
- No Dead Rat In The Ceiling
- Up To 60 Days Per Pouch
- 4 Strong Essential Oils
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Hand-Filled In Durban
- Nationwide Delivery
- No Poison For The Dog To Find
- No Dead Rat In The Ceiling
- Up To 60 Days Per Pouch
- 4 Strong Essential Oils
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Hand-Filled In Durban
- Nationwide Delivery
100+ South African Homes Protected
Ceilings, kitchens, garages and storerooms – from Durban to Joburg to the Cape.
Real stories from South Africans
Four “Cheap” Fixes. Four Expensive Lessons.
Tap a story to see what it really cost – and the under-R1-a-day way to avoid it.
What happened
“I walked out into my garage and saw [my dog] chewing on a rat poison block.”— A dog owner, shared on Facebook
She rushed him to the vet, who treated him for the day. The bill: R3 400. Her words: “I was lucky.”
Why it happens
Poison doesn't stay where you put it. Dogs find the blocks – and a poisoned rat can take around two weeks to die, often somewhere your dog can reach it.
The NatureGuard way
No poison. No bait. Nothing for a dog to chew, and nothing for a rat to carry off and die with. Four strong oils make the space smell wrong to rats and mice, so they move on.
Tuck pouches up high or in the ceiling, out of reach of pets.
- Peppermint 24%
- Wintergreen 13%
- Cinnamon 6%
- Cedarwood 5%
What it cost themR3 400 for one vet visit
NatureGuardAbout 83c a day a pouch
What happened
“Rats ate through wires in my mom's BMW once and we only noticed when the car wouldn't start. R20 000 damage at that point.”— Cape Town, shared on Reddit
No warning and no noise. Just a car that wouldn't start one morning – and a R20 000 repair bill.
Why it happens
A rat's front teeth never stop growing, so it gnaws all the time. A car parked outside overnight is warm, sheltered and full of soft wiring.
The NatureGuard way
Make the place where the car sleeps smell wrong to them. Put pouches along the garage walls and in the corners of the carport, so they settle somewhere else.
Not in the engine – it gets too hot.
- Peppermint 24%
- Wintergreen 13%
- Cinnamon 6%
- Cedarwood 5%
What it cost themR20 000 in repairs
NatureGuardAbout R4 a day for 5 pouches
What happened
“I must've cleaned my engine 4 times, and used rat spray every two days or so. I couldn't get it to stop.”— Cape Town, shared on Reddit
Spraying every second day means 30 rounds in 60 days – up a chair at the hatch, out in the garage. Miss a day and the smell fades.
Why it happens
A spray only works while the smell lasts. Once it fades, the space feels safe again – and they're back.
The NatureGuard way
The same idea, done properly. Four oils soaked into natural corn cob release slowly for up to 60 days. Tuck it in once: no bottle, no chair, no missed days.
- Peppermint 24%
- Wintergreen 13%
- Cinnamon 6%
- Cedarwood 5%
What it cost them30 rounds of spraying in 60 days
NatureGuard1 pouch, once, for 60 days
What happened
“I was sending pest control out 3-4 times a year for one thing or another.”— A landlord, Legal Talk South Africa
Every visit sorts things out for a while. Then the scratching starts again – and so does the next call-out.
Why it happens
Killing the rats you have doesn't stop new ones moving in. If the space still feels safe and there's food around, the next ones arrive.
The NatureGuard way
Keep the space unwelcoming between visits: pouches in the ceiling, kitchen and garage, plus sealed gaps and closed bins.
For a big, settled infestation, keep your pest control too.
- Peppermint 24%
- Wintergreen 13%
- Cinnamon 6%
- Cedarwood 5%
What it cost them3–4 call-outs a year
NatureGuardUnder R1 a day, between visits
Stories shared by South Africans on Reddit, Facebook and Legal Talk SA. Your costs may differ.
The fix for all four
Under R1 A Day
Each R49.90 pouch works for up to 60 days – about 83c a day. Cover a whole home with 5 pouches for about R4 a day, or about R2 a day on the 5-bag bundle.
In every bag:
- 10 hand-filled pouches, 20 g each
- 4-oil blend: peppermint, wintergreen, cinnamon & cedarwood
- Up to 60 days of scent per pouch
- Where-to-place guide on every bag
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Help from our team in Durban
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Every bag holds 10 pouches – enough to cover a typical home twice over. The bigger the bundle, the more you save.
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One Pouch For Every Spot They Hide
Kitchens & Homes
- Behind the fridge, the stove and under the sink
- Found droppings near the bread bin? Start there
- No bait for the kids or the dog to find
Garages & Carports
- Where the car sleeps at night – along the walls and corners
- Rats chew wires, and repairs cost thousands
- In the garage, not under the bonnet
Shops, Sheds & Farms
- Spaza storerooms, sheds and feed rooms
- No poison near the food you sell or the animals you keep
- The 5-bag bundle covers big spaces
5 Reasons To Make The Switch To
NatureGuard
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Nothing For The Dog To Find
No poison blocks in the garage and no bait for curious paws. Just keep the pouches themselves out of reach of kids and pets.
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No Dead Rat In The Ceiling
Poison doesn't choose where a rat dies. NatureGuard repels instead – so there's nothing rotting where you can't reach.
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Peppermint, The Easy Way
No more soaking cotton balls or spraying every second day. One pouch keeps the scent working for up to 60 days.
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4 Oils, Not Just 1
Peppermint, wintergreen, cinnamon and cedarwood together – a stronger, layered scent than one oil on its own.
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Try It For 30 Days
Not happy within 30 days of delivery? Tell us and we'll refund you. Hand-filled in Durban, delivered nationwide.
NatureGuard vs The Old Way
Feature
NatureGuard
Poison & Traps
No poison blocks for your dog to find
Yes
No
No dead rat rotting in the ceiling
Yes
No
Nothing to set, bait or empty at 6am
Yes
No
No spraying every second day
Yes
No
Keeps them away – doesn't kill
Yes
No
Cost per pouch, per day
From R0.42
Varies
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
100+SA Homes Protected
60 DaysProtection Per Pouch
10Pouches In Every Bag
Questions? We've Got You
How fast will I notice a difference?
The scent starts working the moment you open a pouch. Watch your hotspots over the first week or two – fewer fresh droppings, less gnawing and quieter nights are what you want to see. How fast depends on how many rats you have, how they're getting in and where you place the pouches.
What if it doesn't work for me?
Then you get your money back. Contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund you.
Will they just come back?
We won't promise “gone forever” – nobody honestly can. The scent fades over time, so swap in fresh pouches every 60 days, seal gaps and holes, and keep bins and food closed. Do that and you give them every reason to go be rats somewhere else.
I already spray peppermint. Why switch?
Because spraying every second day is a schlep. Each pouch holds four oils – peppermint, wintergreen, cinnamon and cedarwood – on natural corn cob, so the scent keeps releasing for up to 60 days. No chair at the hatch, no spray bottle, no soaking cotton balls.
Is it safe around my kids and pets?
NatureGuard contains no poison and no bait, so there's no block for the dog to find. But it does contain concentrated essential oils, so place pouches out of reach of children and pets – in the ceiling, behind appliances or on high shelves – and don't let anyone chew or swallow them. Wash your hands after handling. If a pouch is swallowed, call the Poisons Information Helpline on 0861 555 777.
How long does one pouch last?
Up to 60 days. Heat and airflow can shorten that, so replace a pouch sooner if the scent fades.
Will my house smell like peppermint?
Close to a pouch, yes – a fresh, minty scent. Most pouches go in the ceiling, garage, behind appliances or in storerooms, so your living areas don't smell like a sweet shop. Start with a few and add more where you need them.
How many do I need and where do I put them?
One pouch per spot where you've heard, smelt or seen them. A room or flat needs 1–2, a full home 4–6, a home with outbuildings 6–10, and a shop storeroom or farm 10+. Start with the ceiling, behind the fridge and stove, under the sink and along the garage walls.
Can I put a pouch in my car's engine?
Please don't – engines get very hot. Put pouches in the garage or carport where the car sleeps at night instead, along the walls and in the corners.
What if it's not rats?
NatureGuard is made for rats and mice. Scratching in the ceiling can also be bats or birds, so check the droppings first. If you're not sure, ask us on WhatsApp and we'll help.
Still Not Sure? Ask Us
We're in Durban and happy to help – from where to put your pouches to which bundle fits your home.
Contact UsOur customer support is available Monday to Friday: 8am–5pm.