Mice are trying to seek shelter as the weather cools down and it is up to you to stop them! While some mice problems require the help of a professional, there are some precautionary measures you can take to make sure they never arrive in the first place. A combination of certain oils, homemade traps and a little ingenuity can go a long way to limiting the mouse problem in your home.

Peppermint Oils
If you’ve read our blog in the past, you know peppermint oils are great to have around for almost any pest problem. All you have to do is take the oils and spray them on couch linens, counters and basically anywhere you see signs of their presence. Once the pleasant smell starts to fade, just reapply the spray until the mice have been scared off.

Hello, Kitty
If your children are begging for a pet this holiday season, you might be able to knock out two birds with one stone. Kittens are great for young children and they’re also a natural predator to mice. They love to hunt the little guys and don’t be surprised if Fluffy brings a mouse to your feet to show you the job that he/she has done for you. Cats view this as a sign of their gratitude.

Dryer Sheets
It seems that mice are often deterred by pleasant scents like the ones you would find in dryer sheets. Take any scent that you’re fond of and place some dryer sheets in your counters and drawers to keep mice out of these areas. They’ll also serve as a layer of protection in case of spills or leaks that you can’t see behind closed doors.

Humane Traps
The bucket trap is one of our favorite humane mouse traps because it is simple to make and extremely effective. Here’s how it is made:

  • Take your typical paint bucket and drill two small holes at the opposite ends.
  • Then take your average wire coat hanger and cut off the slanted ends so you are left with only the straight end.
  • After you’ve done this, take an empty aluminum can and drill a hole at the bottom so that it is line with the opening at the top.
  • Lay the can in the middle of the wire and place it through the holes in the bucket that you created earlier.
  • Lay some peanut butter on the can and check it every day or so to see if you have trapped any mice.  

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