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2. Peppermint essential oil:
Many people use this method because it leaves a very pleasant scent in the house. We love it, but mice hate this type of smell. For this method, we’ll do the following:
- We need a lot of cotton and with it we make a couple of balls (the number of balls we need is the number of rooms in your house).
- In each one we have to add between 20 to 30 drops of mint essential oil.
- Then we put it in the rooms (especially in the kitchen and bathroom).
Every week, we have to replace these buns with new ones, this way we will scare away any mice that want to enter our house.
3. Clove essential oil:
Another oil they hate is clove oil. This should be done exactly the same as the previous step, but we can increase the scent’s potency by adding a couple of cloves to the center of the cotton ball.
4. Bay leaves:
Bay leaves are a great repellent for rats and insects. Ideally, keep a few branches in areas where mice are found and replace them once they dry out. However, it’s best to keep a few pots at the entrance to your home to keep them away and avoid having to worry about replacing dead leaves.
5. Aluminum foil:
For this method, we need to cover some surfaces they can climb on, whether in the kitchen or the bathroom. The texture of the aluminum foil is slippery for them, making it impossible to climb, and the noise it makes scares them away.
6. Homemade mouse repellent spray:
To make a homemade mouse-repellent spray, you’ll need some hot peppers. The hotter the peppers, the more effective they will be. I recommend wearing protective gloves, as they can irritate your hands and parts of your skin.
You will need:
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- 1 liter of water
- 1/2 cup of chopped hot pepper (habanero is better)
- 2 tbsp. of hot pepper seeds
Preparation and how to use:
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