"Otherwise, they're like highways for mice and insects to get into your home," Mannes says. Keep stacks of firewood at least 20 feet from the house, as mice like to nest in the piles. Airtight food canisters are worth the investment. read more
Mice don't like the smell of peppermint, so the cotton balls will keep them away. If peppermint oil fails, buy an organic mice repellant online and spray any places where mice can get into your house. You can also try a live-catch trap to catch the mice and release them into the wild. read more