How do you repel mice?

Method 1 Discouraging Mice NaturallyKeep your home clean. ... Apply peppermint oil. ... Use dried snake feces. ... Zap mice with ultrasonic sounds. ... Use a commercial, organic deterrent. ... Get a cat. ... Put your trash cans far from your home. ... Promote the nesting of birds of prey in your yard. read more

To repel mice inside the home, apply several drops of peppermint essential oil to a cotton ball, and place it in areas frequented by mice. Replace the cotton balls every two weeks or as needed to maintain the scent of the peppermint. read more

While many mousers are great pets as well, not all are. "Barn cats" may not be socialized well with humans, although used to hunting mice for food. Even if you do not have a cat, you can use used kitty litter to deter mice. Place tubs of used kitty litter around entrances of the house. read more

Combine an IPM program with a few of these DIY deterrents and repellents, and you can come up with a successful comprehensive plan to get rid of mice naturally. How Poison Works: Most rodenticides on the market today are anti-coagulants. read more