Mice are sensitive to smell, and there are several scents that can repel them. Here are some of the smells that mice dislike most:

• Peppermint oil: Mice dislike the smell of menthol, which is found in peppermint oil. You can use peppermint oil to make a spray or soak cotton balls in the oil and place them around your home.

• Cinnamon: The potent scent of cinnamon can be overwhelming for rodents. You can sprinkle cinnamon around your home or use it to make a rat-repellent spray.

• Vinegar: The sharp scent of vinegar is also a natural way to repel mice and rats. You can mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle and mist any areas where they have been seen more often.

• Citronella: The strong smell of citronella is often too much for mice, and it is a successful way to eliminate them.

• 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.

• Garlic: The smell of garlic is a natural repellent for mice. Garlic contains allicin, which is an oil that acts as an irritant to rodents.

• Chili oil or powder: The chemicals in chili oil and powder are irritating to rodents and can help deter mice if inhaled.

• Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus contains peppermint or spearmint oil in sufficient concentration to repel mice.

• Cloves/clove oil: Lightly soak some cotton balls in clove oil and leave the cotton balls in places where youve had problems with mice.

• Dryer sheets: Stick a dryer sheet in small spaces that mice may be drawn to and leave them for up to a week at a time.

• Mothballs: Mothballs contain naphthalene, which is a strong scent that mice dislike. However, it is not advised to use mothballs as it can cause nausea and headaches.

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 mice away by cleaning your house and keeping it clear of attractants, such as food left on the counter. Make an effort to look for holes where mice may be able to access the inside of your home.