★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“SO EASY TO USE”
I'd been looking for a simple way to keep rodents away from my home. I love how easy these pouches are to use.
Zanele Khumalo
Homeowner
No Poison · Hand-Filled In Durban
Keep Rats & Mice Out – No Poison, No Traps.
- No poison for pets to find
- No dead rats in the ceiling
- 4 strong essential oils
- Lasts up to 60 days
- Ceilings, kitchens & garages
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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How it works
Each pouch is natural corn cob soaked in four essential oils: peppermint, wintergreen, cinnamon and cedarwood. The scent spreads into the space around it – a smell rats and mice avoid, so they move on.
Nothing is killed. No bait, no traps, and no dead rat to hunt for later.
Where to put them
Wherever you've heard scratching, smelt them or found droppings: in the ceiling by the trapdoor, behind the fridge and stove, under the sink, along the garage walls, in the Wendy house, back room or storeroom.
Car parked outside at night? Put pouches in the garage or carport – not in the engine.
Keep pouches away from food, and out of reach of children and pets.
How many do I need?
Room or flat: 1–2 pouches
Full home: 4–6 pouches
Home + outbuildings: 6–10 pouches
Farm or shop storeroom: 10+ pouches
Every bag holds 10 pouches. Replace them every 60 days.
Shipping & returns
Orders are dispatched from Durban within 1–2 working days with a tracked courier. Delivery times are shown at checkout.
Not happy? Contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund you.
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Why South Africans are switching to NatureGuard
- Proudly South African
- Nationwide delivery
- Secure checkout
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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What Our Customers Say
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★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“CONVENIENT, WITH A FRESH SCENT”
Very convenient and easy to place around the house. I love the simple packaging and the fresh scent.
Michael Thompson
Homeowner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“PRACTICAL – NO TRAPS TO SET”
I wanted something easy to use without setting traps everywhere. The pouch idea is really practical.
Priya Naidoo
Homeowner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“EASY TO PLACE AROUND THE BUSINESS”
Keeping our premises tidy is important to us. I like how easy NatureGuard is to place around the business.
Ayesha Khan
Business owner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“NO COMPLICATED SETUP”
A neat, convenient product. No complicated setup – just place a pouch where it's needed.
Rochelle Daniels
Business owner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“COMPACT AND FITS RIGHT IN”
I like the compact design and the straightforward idea. It fits easily into our premises.
Sipho Mthembu
Business owner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“HANDY FOR STORES AND FARM BUILDINGS”
A convenient option for storage areas and farm buildings. Easy to position wherever it's needed.
Johan van der Merwe
Farm owner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“PRACTICAL AND EASY TO HANDLE”
Practical packaging and easy to handle. I like having another option for keeping rodents under control.
Sanele Dlamini
Farm owner
★★★★★ Verified Buyer
“SIMPLE TO USE AROUND THE FARM”
Simple to use around the farm. The pouch format makes placement straightforward.
Gavin Adams
Farm owner
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
Here's Exactly What Happens After You Place A Pouch
Tap on each box to view progress by week
HOURS 1–72
The Scent Takes Over
Peppermint and wintergreen hit first
(A sharp, cooling menthol scent fills the space within hours – the kind of smell rodents avoid)
Their scent trails get masked
(Rodents follow smell to find food and familiar routes – a strong, constant scent makes those routes harder to follow)
Every pouch guards its own hotspot
(One pouch wherever you've seen signs – behind the fridge, in the ceiling, along the garage wall)
WEEK 1
Your Home Stops Feeling Safe To Them
Their favourite spots now smell wrong
(The kitchen, ceiling and garage – the places they felt safe – now carry a scent they steer clear of)
Watch for fewer fresh signs
(Fewer new droppings, less gnawing and quieter nights are what you want to see)
Close the gaps they came in through
(Seal holes around pipes, vents and doors so there's nowhere easy to come back to)
WEEK 2
No Poison. No Traps. No Mess.
Nothing for them to learn and dodge
(Rodents can learn to avoid traps – a scent barrier works differently, making the whole space unwelcoming)
No poison anywhere in your home
(No baits lying around, and no poisoned rodents dying inside your walls or ceiling)
Follow the signs, move the pouches
(Busy or large spaces often need two or three – put the scent where they're still trying to go)
WEEK 3
Up To 60 Days Of Protection
Each pouch keeps working for up to 60 days
(The 4-oil blend releases slowly from natural corn cob – nothing to spray, refill or reset)
Covers the places you forget
(Ceilings, Wendy houses, back rooms and storerooms – wherever they like to hide)
Swap in fresh pouches at day 60
(10 pouches per bag – keep the spares sealed so they're full-strength when you need them)
Every space is different. Results depend on how many rodents you have, how they're getting in and where you place the pouches.
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The Science of Nature
You already know mint works. We just stopped you spraying it every second day.
Peppermint Oil
- Sharp Scent
- Menthol-Rich
- Fills The Space
The sharp menthol scent South Africans already trust against rats.
Wintergreen Oil
- Intense
- Long-Reaching
A strong, sweet edge that boosts the whole blend.
Cinnamon Oil
- Warm
- Spicy
A hot, spicy note rodents steer clear of.
Cedarwood Oil
- Woody
- Grounding
Used for generations to protect cupboards and stored linen.
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No Traps. No Poison. No Mess.
Strong enough to make rats and mice move on. Simple enough to tuck into the ceiling before bed.
We're Proudly Free From:
Rattex & poison blocksSnap trapsGlue boardsDead rats rotting in the ceiling
And Proudly:
- Essential-oil formula
- Hand-filled in Durban
- Gone, not dead – keeps them away
Keep pouches out of reach of children and pets.
How Many Pouches Do You Need?
Count the spots where you've heard, smelt or seen them. One pouch per spot is the place to start.
Room Or Flat
1–2 Pouches
Kitchen + one ceiling spot
Full Home
4–6 Pouches
Kitchen + ceiling + garage
Home + Outbuildings
6–10 Pouches
House + Wendy house + back room
Farm / Shop Storeroom
10+ Pouches
Sheds + storerooms + feed rooms
Our Recommendation
Swap in fresh pouches every 60 days – before the scent fades
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
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Still Hearing Them After 30 Days? Get Your Money Back.
Try NatureGuard in your ceiling, kitchen and garage. If you're not happy within 30 days of delivery, contact us and we'll refund you. No poison. No risk.
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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.