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Perhaps, though most likely not. Peppermint oil repels insects.
I've lived 20 years in an old farm house surrounded by hay fields, deer woods, and cattle. I've battled field mice, and pack rats, the entire time I've lived here.
I hear about peppermint oil on cotton balls via television and thought it was worth a try. I started with the drawer under my oven, cleaned it really good
with hot soapy water and towel dried it. Took four cotton balls and dabbed peppermint oil on each of them and placed them in each corner of the drawer.
A few days later I located a pack rat nest in another drawer in the kitchen and I cleaned it and put four peppermint oil dabbed cotton balls, one in each corner and shut the drawer.
That was two weeks ago. I checked the drawers today for the first time since placing the peppermint oil dabbed cotton balls in them. No sign of mice at all! It's winter time and mice move in for the winter every winter. Thing winter they may be moving our permanently! The peppermint oil also kills off the horrible smell left behind by the mice. If in fact peppermint oil does repel insects, I pray it works for brown recluse Spiders. I'll keep an eye out for those also come spring. I'll loving the stuff and plan to grow my own peppermint and make my own oil. Brig Gen
What else can I help you with?
Which works better for mice peppermint extract or oil?
It appears that peppermint oil, not peppermint extract, works better to get rid of mice. This is because the extract contains more alcohol than peppermint oil, so it will not be as strong as the oil itself.
Does peppermint oil keep away mice?
yes
Does peppermint repel wasps?
Yes, peppermint oil is known to repel wasps. The strong scent of peppermint is unpleasant to them, making it an effective, natural way to keep wasps away. Applying peppermint oil around entry points or areas where wasps gather can help deter them. visit here:- www. essentialnaturaloils. com/ blogs/natural-essential-oils/peppermint-oil-may-keep-wasps-away-exploring-natural-pest-control
Can you use a reed diffuser with peppermint oil to repel pests?
Peppermint has a strong smell that many pests find irritating. The oil from this plant can be used to deter both insect and animal pests from the home. Many people enjoy the scent and have used peppermint oil to not only keep nuisances such as mice, roaches, flies and fleas out of their home, they have eradicated infestations for good. Peppermint oil is safe to use in homes with children and pets. It is easy to find in grocery stores, in the baking aisle near other flavorings.
Does peppermint oil effectively repel stink bugs?
Research on the effectiveness of peppermint oil as a repellent for stink bugs is limited and inconclusive. While some studies suggest that peppermint oil may have repellent properties, more research is needed to determine its effectiveness specifically against stink bugs.
What is a safe and effective mouse deterrent that is also safe for dogs?
One safe and effective mouse deterrent that is also safe for dogs is peppermint oil. Mice are repelled by the strong scent of peppermint, while dogs are not harmed by it. Simply soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them in areas where mice are likely to enter.
What is a resource for mice control information?
There are humane mouse traps that safely catch the mice and allow them to be released back into their natural environment. There is also an organic way of dealing with your mouse problem by using peppermint oil. The scent is much too powerful for their noses and repel them. Just soak a cotton ball or rag with the oil and place in the problem area.
What smells repel mice?
Other rodents or food can repel mice!
Can you replace peppermint extract with peppermint oil?
I don't know why, but no. If you scroll down to the ingredientss in the following link, it shows that you can'treplace the [peppermint oil] wih [peppermint extrace]http://www.joyofbaking.com/candy/PeppermintPatties.htmlBUT that's for baking. For 'mice and rats', I don't think it matters. Peppermint is peppermint, correct?Hope this helps! Plus, the recipe is delicious:D Try it!-cameronlow;]
How is peppermint used today?
Peppermint is used in mints, drinks and desserts. The most common uses are in alcoholic drinks and in chocolate-based recipes. However, peppermint oil is ideal for keeping spiders and mice away, as they hate the stuff.
Who has peppermint oil?
GNC probably carries peppermint oil.
Can peppermint repel stink bugs effectively?
Peppermint may help repel stink bugs, as they are known to dislike the scent. However, its effectiveness may vary and it is not a guaranteed solution.
