Mice will scurry away for good if 1 natural repellent is placed in your home

Irish Daily Mirror

3 days ago

While mice might be a delightful sight in the Irish countryside, or a cherished pet safely housed in a cage, they are less welcome when they decide to nest in your walls and under floorboards. Despite their adorable appearance, mice are a public health pest and can cause significant harm.
Mice are known carriers of diseases such as Salmonella and Listeria, which they can transmit to humans through their urine, droppings and bedding. As they scuttle about on your countertops, cupboards and tables, they can spread dirt and bacteria.
They also cause considerable property damage due to their compulsive need to gnaw, putting your electric cables, doors, skirting boards and floorboards all at risk. Fortunately, there is a clever natural solution that avoids the need to spend large sums on traps and helps keep them away from your home.
Peppermint oil has gained popularity as a method for deterring mice from your home.
Mice find the smell of peppermint overpowering and disorientating as the potent aroma masks their pheromones on their pathways. Consequently, it will discourage these pests from entering your house, according to lifestyle blogger The Kitchn, reports the Express.
The blogger suggests mixing two teaspoons of 100% peppermint oil with every 230 ml of water in a small spray bottle. You can then spray this solution anywhere you have spotted mice.
You can also apply the oil directly onto cotton balls and place these in areas prone to mice.
You can purchase 100 ml bottles of peppermint essential oil on Amazon.ie for a mere €9.99.
However, it's worth noting that if mice have made themselves at home inside your property, the scent of peppermint alone won't be enough to persuade them to vacate their nest. More drastic measures may be required to get rid of these unwelcome visitors.