Many folks find that peppermint oil will deter a mouse because of its strong aroma.
In gardens, plant herbs such as lavender around borders to keep pests out. This is a form of "companion planting."
You can try to make an herbal spray treatment to spray around plants or around your kitchen. Just add herbs to a jar of water and let it sit in the sun for a few days. Pour into a spray bottle and spray daily.
However, the mice are not likely to actually leave real shelter if they have nowhere to go. You also need to make sure all cracks in the house are sealed, especially rooms where food is kept. All food should be off the floor and keep a clean cleaning around the house including weeds or woodpiles. If you happen to live in a country area, the goal is just to make the mice manageable because they can fit under any crack less than 1/4-inch thick.
For the mice inside the house, you may need to resort to trapping if you feel strongly about living together; otherwise, they will die inside the house.
Many folks find that peppermint oil will deter a mouse because of its strong aroma.
In gardens, plant herbs such as lavender around borders to keep pests out. This is a form of "companion planting."
You can try to make an herbal spray treatment to spray around plants or around your kitchen. Just add herbs to a jar of water and let it sit in the sun for a few days. Pour into a spray bottle and spray daily.
However, the mice are not likely to actually leave real shelter if they have nowhere to go. You also need to make sure all cracks in the house are sealed, especially rooms where food is kept. All food should be off the floor and keep a clean cleaning around the house including weeds or woodpiles. If you happen to live in a country area, the goal is just to make the mice manageable because they can fit under any crack less than 1/4-inch thick.
For the mice inside the house, you may need to resort to trapping if you feel strongly about living together; otherwise, they will die inside the house.