What should I do if a mouse bites the thread? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the issue of rats chewing electrical wires and data cables has sparked widespread discussion on social media and forums. Many netizens shared their concerns about rodent infestations in their homes, especially the potential safety hazards and economic losses caused by bitten wires. The following is a summary of hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days and structured solutions.
1. Statistics of hot topics in the past 10 days
| platform | Amount of related topics | Popular keywords | focus of discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000+ | #ratgnawswire#, # Rat-proof Tips# | Home wire protection, pet safety | |
| Zhihu | 800+ questions and answers | Rat habits, wire material | Scientific rat prevention and maintenance costs |
| Douyin | 500+ videos | Anti-rat tape, ultrasonic rat repellent | Practical demonstrations and product reviews |
| Station B | 200+ long videos | DIY mouse prevention, mouse psychology | In-depth science popularization and technical analysis |
2. Three major reasons why rats bite threads
1.Teeth grinding needs: Rat incisors will continue to grow, and the length needs to be controlled by biting hard objects.
2.nesting material: The outer skin of the wire is soft and easy to tear, and is often used as nest material.
3.path habits: The wiring area along the wall highly coincides with the mouse activity route.
3. Comparison of six effective solutions
| method | cost | effectiveness | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal sheath | Middle to high | ★★★★★ | long term protection |
| Anti-rodent paint | in | ★★★★ | Newly renovated |
| pepper spray | low | ★★★ | short term emergency |
| Ultrasonic rat repellent | in | ★★☆ | Auxiliary means |
| raising a cat | high | ★★★★☆ | Comprehensive prevention and control |
| Cable management | low | ★★★☆ | Prevention first |
4. Step-by-step processing procedures recommended by experts
1.Emergency treatment: Cut off the power immediately and temporarily wrap the damaged area with insulating tape.
2.Comprehensive inspection: Use an electric pen to check whether other cables are damaged.
3.Professional maintenance: Contact an electrician to replace the damaged line (average cost 80-300 yuan).
4.long term protection: It is recommended to use armored cables or metal trunking (additional price is 5-15 yuan per meter).
5. Effective DIY methods tested by netizens
•Peppermint Oil Cotton Balls: Place cotton balls containing peppermint oil around the distribution box (replace every 3 days)
•steel ball barrier: Use stainless steel wire balls to wrap the cable entrance
•Cement sealing: Mix gypsum powder + chili powder to fill wall holes (anti-gnaw after hardening)
According to data from the fire department, 6.3% of fire accidents nationwide are caused by rats biting wires every year. It is recommended to check hidden lines every quarter, paying special attention to air conditioning pipelines, range hood exhaust pipes and other wall-penetrating locations. Through comprehensive prevention and control measures, more than 90% of the risk of rodent infestation can be reduced.
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