Mice Repellent
Which Type Of Mice Repellent Works Best?
Mice repellent can come in many shapes and forms, all of which we will touch on here. Most would agree that the repulsion of mice is a far less gruesome and terrible task than is killing them, so getting starting with a few forms of mice repellent before infestation occurs may be the best idea. If you already have mice in your home and want to keep more of them from getting in, you will need to double up your protective measures by first trapping the stowaways and then discouraging future visitors. There are a number of humane and lethal forms of traps and poisons that are available to you, though most experts would encourage you to invest in live catch and release traps.
Mice repellents can be purchased from your hardware or farm supply store in a multitude of forms. There are electric pulse repellents which are designed to guard against all pest invasions, including anything from ants and cockroaches to rats. These work be emitting a high pitched, heavily vibrating noise consistently or in waves. We cannot hear it, and this device has no effect on our surroundings, but the pests are meant to be made uncomfortable and leave. The problem with these devices is that 30 to 50 percent of users claim that they have no effect on their infestation issues. It may not hurt to pair this up with a second and even third mice repellent solution.
Other mice repellent products are derived of strong herbal remedies and extracts, the likes of which will confuse and dishevel the sensitive scent functions of the mouse. These types of remedies can also be created in your own home by way of strong potpourri, peppermint extract, heavy citrus oils and other potent smells. Don’t use vanilla extract or peanut oil, however, as these just so happen to be favorites to the mouse that you’re trying to scare away!
Lastly, there are a few less known but quite effective mice repellent methods that could save you a bit of money. Having a cat, for instance, is always a pretty good indication that the mice will be finding their own way out of the house rather quickly. The scent of cats and there feces is a sure fire way to send them scurrying for cover, and eventually your home will be mouse free, or close to it, without you having to touch or kill anything. If you really want to scare your furry little visitors, you might find a special mouse repellent which carries the fecal and urine scents of predator cats. Yes, they do bottle panther and bobcat odor, and it could help you out tremendously.