A non-traditional solution to my mouse dilemma at home

[Stephen Pritchard]

Just thought I’d drop in and share a recent experience I had with a pesky mouse problem in my house. It’s always something, right? Well, this time, it was definitely something I hadn't planned for.

I was up late one night, catching up on some work in my home office, when I started hearing these little noises coming from the kitchen. At first, I ignored it, chalking it up to the house settling or my imagination. But then, the unmistakable sound of something nibbling came through the quiet. I went to investigate and, sure enough, I found a mouse trying to make off with a crumb from dinner under the kitchen table.

Now, I’m not too keen on the traditional snap traps and definitely not a fan of poisons—too risky with kids and a family pet roaming around. So, I started looking for alternatives and stumbled upon a mouse repellent spray that boasted natural ingredients like peppermint and clove oil. It sounded like a safer bet, especially since it claimed to be non-toxic and pet-friendly.

I ordered a bottle online, a bit skeptical but willing to try just about anything at that point. When it arrived, I sprayed it around the kitchen, focusing on the baseboards and under the sink—anywhere I thought a mouse might wander through.

It’s been a few weeks now, and I’ve got to say, I’m pleasantly surprised. No more late-night nibbling sounds or mouse sightings. The house smells faintly of peppermint, which is actually kind of nice, and I feel better knowing I’m not putting my family or pets at risk with harsh chemicals.

Has anyone else tried using a natural repellent like this? I’d love to hear your experiences or if you have any other tips for keeping mice at bay without resorting to more drastic measures.

 

[Dave Bartell]

Have always used a 'Little Nipper' snap trap in the past purely because the 'end' was always instant as opposed to those cruel glue traps. Have heard of certain scents being used as repellents but have never tried them. My only reservations would be that it's effectiveness would wear off as the scent dissipated but one of the most important factors ( as important as the trapping ) is the locating and effectively blocking off their entry points otherwise their relatives will soon be along to visit.
I once went away fishing for a fortnight only to be met on my return by the unmistakable odour of mouse piss in my tackle room. It transpired that an airtight bucket overfilled with sealed packs of boilies had popped open. This bucket was on a shelving unit about 4 feet off the ground. Their point of ingress was the skirting board on a cavity wall which they had chewed through to get at the boilies ( Dynamite Source if you're specifically targeting mice ).

 

[Neil Smart]

Have an ongoing problem with mice, lately chewed through a fishing holdall, a few old landing nets and an assortment of bait. Despite trying to stop them they are super efficient in beating me.
Despite this I couldn't bring myself to killing the blighters so will try the peppermint spray

 

[Phil Heaton]

After an expensive couple of days last year when rats got in my shed and chewed reel handles, cork butt sections and 3 bags I’ve no sympathy with rodents.
I bought a poison box and a catch alive box, backed up with my air gun and Jack Russel, problem almost solved but still get them passing through.
If mice are getting in the house you do need to fill any possible entry holes or get the ultimate verminator…. A big tom cat

 

[Alan Palmer]

I had mice in my loft a few years ago, it’s an old house so entry for them is easy. A mate keeps ferrets so I got some of their musky pee stained bedding (the ferrets not my mate) and left a few little piles of it in various places - never saw the mice again

 

[Neil Smart]

After an expensive couple of days last year when rats got in my shed and chewed reel handles, cork butt sections and 3 bags I’ve no sympathy with rodents.
I bought a poison box and a catch alive box, backed up with my air gun and Jack Russel, problem almost solved but still get them passing through.
If mice are getting in the house you do need to fill any possible entry holes or get the ultimate verminator…. A big tom cat

I don't own a cat but being rural we have a few well honed hunter felines that have helped. Their patience and one on particular I call Harley who is a beautiful multi coloured thing that rather gives him away...but he's a tryer.
The feeling when your prized cork has been nibbled🗯🗯🗯

 

[Gerry Giles]

Just thought I’d drop in and share a recent experience I had with a pesky mouse problem in my house. It’s always something, right? Well, this time, it was definitely something I hadn't planned for.

I was up late one night, catching up on some work in my home office, when I started hearing these little noises coming from the kitchen. At first, I ignored it, chalking it up to the house settling or my imagination. But then, the unmistakable sound of something nibbling came through the quiet. I went to investigate and, sure enough, I found a mouse trying to make off with a crumb from dinner under the kitchen table.

Now, I’m not too keen on the traditional snap traps and definitely not a fan of poisons—too risky with kids and a family pet roaming around. So, I started looking for alternatives and stumbled upon a mouse repellent spray that boasted natural ingredients like peppermint and clove oil. It sounded like a safer bet, especially since it claimed to be non-toxic and pet-friendly.

I ordered a bottle online, a bit skeptical but willing to try just about anything at that point. When it arrived, I sprayed it around the kitchen, focusing on the baseboards and under the sink—anywhere I thought a mouse might wander through.

It’s been a few weeks now, and I’ve got to say, I’m pleasantly surprised. No more late-night nibbling sounds or mouse sightings. The house smells faintly of peppermint, which is actually kind of nice, and I feel better knowing I’m not putting my family or pets at risk with harsh chemicals.

Has anyone else tried using a natural repellent like this? I’d love to hear your experiences or if you have any other tips for keeping mice at bay without resorting to more drastic measures.

Just to let you and anyone else know

Rentokil Fast Action Mouse Killers​

are perfectly safe for the dead mice to be eaten by pets as there is absolutely no chance of secondary poisoning each box they come 2 in a box will kill upto 50 mice each as they dont need to ea it just a lick

and its very fast they are normally about 1 to 6 feet from the box
I have been using them in my fishing shed for the past 10 years or more I have sacks of hemp party blend and pellet along with my fishing gear bivvys nets bed chairs everything except rods and reels ZERO PROBLEMS WITH MICE I have converted so many people oh and they dont really smell when dead they dry up and you could knock nail in with them lol
unlike rats !!

does not work on rats