Mice can be deterred by using certain smells that they hate. Here are some smells that can keep mice away:
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Peppermint oil: Mice cannot stand the smell of peppermint oil. You can sprinkle a few drops of peppermint oil around your home or soak cotton balls in the oil and place them in areas where mice are likely to hide.
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Cinnamon: The potent scent of cinnamon can be overwhelming for mice and rats. You can sprinkle cinnamon around your home or make a rat-repellent spray by adding a few drops of cinnamon oil to water and spraying it around your home.
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Vinegar: The sharp scent of vinegar is also a natural way to repel mice and rats. You can use vinegar to clean surfaces or soak cotton balls in vinegar and place them in areas where mice are likely to hide.
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Citronella: Mice hate the smell of citronella. You can use citronella candles or oil diffusers to keep mice away.
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Ammonia: Ammonia is another scent that deters mice. You can soak cotton balls in ammonia and place them in areas where mice are likely to hide.
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Mothballs: Mice cannot stand the smell of mothballs. You can place mothballs in areas where mice are likely to hide.
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Chili oil: Chili oil is known for causing irritation when inhaled or ingested, and it is believed that these irritating effects may be enough to help deter mice.
In addition to smells, there are other things that mice do not like, such as bright lights and loud sounds. You can also use botanical repellents made from essential oils to keep mice away. Finally, it is important to remove all food sources and nesting materials to discourage mice from making themselves at home.
