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Does peppermint oil effectively control mice?
Here are steps toget rid of miceand how to use peppermint oil in your home to control mice.
Look for:
Determine if droppings come from a mouse, bat, or rat.
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Repair the damage you uncovered.
Avoid spray foam because mice and rats can easily chew through it.
Wear sturdy work gloves when handling these materials.
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Put mouse traps perpendicular to the wall.
Mice use the walls as a guide as they run around.
Note that mouse traps andrat trapsare not interchangeable.
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Consider where to place wire snap mouse traps so your children and pets remain unharmed.
Try catch-and-release traps for the most humane and safest method.
Whencleaning up mice droppings,do not vacuum them up.
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You will need to use a disinfectant to clean up droppings.
Remove Outdoor Items That Attract Mice
Cleaning your backyard is essential to getting rid of pests.
Mice are good climbers and use plants and other items as highways to get inside your home.
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Rodents also use piles of items to hide and shelter.
This should also remove any lingering mouse scents.
Keep the oil fresh so either clean with it or replace oil-soaked cotton balls at least weekly.
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When cleaning with peppermint oil, douse the area to ensure the scent sticks.
Mice detest plenty of smells but you will need to experiment with what works in your home.
The smell of any essential oil evaporates somewhat quickly.
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Peppermint essential oil needs to be replaced a couple of times a week to maintain the scent.
Controlling House Mice.University of Missouri Extension.
