Rats and mice are rarely welcome guests, but keeping them out of your home often requires more than simply reacting once you spot signs of activity. Alongside practical measures such as sealing entry points, reducing food sources, using traps, and calling professional pest control when needed, certain strong scents may help discourage rodents from settling into your space.
While no smell is guaranteed to eliminate an infestation, some aromas are thought to be unpleasant or overwhelming to rats and mice because of their highly developed sense of smell. The good news? Many of these ingredients and products may already be sitting in your kitchen cabinet, cleaning closet, or garden shed.
