Mice are very sensitive to smell, and there are several scents that can be used to repel them. Here are some of the smells that mice hate:

• Peppermint oil: The strong scent of peppermint oil can disorient rodents, causing them to avoid the smell.

• Cinnamon: This has a strong and spicy aroma that mice probably hate. You can sprinkle cinnamon around your home, or you can use it to make a rat-repellent spray.

• Vinegar: The pungent smell of vinegar is also a natural way to repel mice and rats. These pests cannot stand the sharp scent of vinegar, which means it can be used as an effective rodent repellent. You can mix some water and vinegar in a spray bottle to mist any areas where they have been seen more often.

• Citronella: This is another scent that mice hate. You can use citronella candles or oil to keep mice away.

• Ammonia: The strong smell of ammonia is another scent that mice hate. You can mix 1 part ammonia with 10 parts water in a spray bottle and spray it around your home. However, it is not advised that you use ammonia, especially in high concentrations, as it can cause extreme side effects.

• Mothballs: Mothballs are bundles of fabric soaked in Naphthalene. However, it is not recommended to use mothballs as they can cause any future odor methods to be ineffective if their sense of smell is impaired.

• Chili oil or powder: The chemicals in chili oil and powder are irritating to rodents, and the strong scent can befuddle mice into leaving your space.

It is important to note that deterrent scents can only do so much to keep mice out of your home. It is essential to keep your home neat by storing and disposing of food correctly with possible entry points sealed off.