Peppermint oil & Mice ??

[kc5dlo]

We had to make room in the driveway a few years ago for a kitchen remodel. Moved our travel trailer out to the rural property and used the cotton balls with peppermint oil after removing all the food stuffs. It was there all winter closed up. Moved it back home and everything was fine. Was a little afraid it would leave behind a strong smell but it was fresh with no detectable odor. I would do it again.

 

[coobie]

Well were going to do the peppermint oil experiment on the tractors for mice.Stay tuned..

 

[TractorGuy]

Have tried it for spider repellent and it doesn't work. The smell goes away in a very short period of time so I don't see it as a realistic repellent when sprayed on.

These time release containers may be a good alternative.

 

[hawkeye08]

We've been using it with good results. It doesn't work perfect, but has certainly helped. We deploy one of two ways, in a stationary area, we often use a small jar with some oil and sticks (like kabob sticks) to act as diffuser. In the vehicles, we have a small mesh pouch with 3-4 cotton balls that we but a few drops of peppermint oil on every few months.

 

[dasranger]

Peppermint oil on a cotton ball. Works. But where do you get peppermint oil? Answer, Menards.

 

[Deerherd]

Get this. You spray everything including the dog (no really) Repels mice, fleas and ticks. I have used it for two years. Makes everything smell good too!

 

[cqaigy2]

Get this. You spray everything including the dog (no really) Repels mice, fleas and ticks. I have used it for two years. Makes everything smell good too!

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That looks interesting and i like cloves too. I wonder if it would go with lamb.

 

[oosik]

Being the "Overlord" of field mice in this general area, who cares how crazy/weird it might be. If it works - it's great. However - my first thought when I saw the title - I don't care what you dip a mouse in - I'm not about to eat it.