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February 17, 2016 2 min read 1 Comment

There are many different methods and approaches to use as effective techniques for annoyed homeowners that have the common issue of mice. Rodents are a huge problem, and the problem only grows and the rodents multiply. So any homeowner will have to learn at one point or another how to stop mice problems before they get out of control. Letting mouse problems go unchecked can be hazardous, as they can damage furniture, nest right inside couches and chairs, they can bite through wires which can cause expensive-to-fix electrical problems, or worse yet, create fire hazards, and they can carry a number of dangerous diseases, spread by both the droppings they leave where ever they go, and through the fleas that the carry with them, and which may hop into other hosts living in the house, both human and pets.

In order to stop mice problems, the primary factor is to do away with their food and water sources. This is the most important, both to get rid of the nuisance animals, and to protect the health and well-being of the food consumers, whether it is food for human consumption or pet food. Look for signs of mice like gnawed on boxes, or droppings, and clean thoroughly all around where it has been. It is not a bad idea to wear protective clothing, even a mask, while doing this. Food that shows signs of mouse damage should be thrown away, and any food that has not been touched should be transferred into tightly sealed containers that mice can’t get into. Refrigerators and freezers are good places to store food that doesn’t need refrigerating- if you have room in your fridge or freezer, coffee, sugar, flour, rice, and many other foods can be stored there without damage, and without the need to thaw or warm before use.

Once food sources have been removed, various techniques can be employed to stop mice problems. There are dozens and dozens of types of repellents, deterrents, traps, poisons, and of course, cats and dogs, that can help, either alone or in combination, to get rid of even the most difficult mouse problem. For the consumers who are environmentally conscious, there are a wide variety of organic and biodegradable repellents available to either make or buy. One popular ingredient that repels mice and other rodents is peppermint oil. This oil is available in many grocery stores and health food stores, and can be dabbed around areas that mice are suspected to frequent. The strong odor is too much for mice, and they will rarely cross a line of peppermint oil.

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Straight essential oils can be messy to deal with, and can easily damage some wood finishing. Spray repellent with a weaker solution of peppermint oil is available to buy online through many online retailers. This solutions is often marketed as mouse repellent, and can be bought in a ready to spray bottle for use inside or outside the home. Inside, care should be taken to test it to make sure staining or other damage isn’t possible.

These are just a few of the sensible and easy solutions available to stop mouse problems.

1 Response

Caryl
Caryl

December 13, 2024

We have a bad mouse problem in our RV. We live in our RV and we’ve had problems with mice coming into the RV for years but it wasn’t that bad and we’ve gotten rid of them but where we live now The problem has gotten way worse. We put sticky traps around inside the RV and it works but it can get costly having to buy sticky traps every month. I need a Repellant to keep them out of and away from the RV. We here mice chewing and resiling around in the RV all the time specially at night when it’s all quiet.. it’s really frustrating.. So I’m trying to find a Really Good that actually works Home Remedy and will actually Repel the mice and keep them out for good..I read the Vicks will work or Peppermint oils. But does these actually get rid and stops them from coming in?? We don’t have to money to keep buying products that either doesn’t work or only works a short time.. so I thought I’d try the home made stuff..So I’m gonna try these homemade things and see if they help with this Weekly problem..

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