Mice and rodents are common pests that can damage properties and spread diseases quickly. They are also one of the most harmful pests, which is why it is important to keep them away. One of the easiest ways to repel mice is by using strong repellents that are unpleasant for them. Here is a list of a few best natural aromas that can help homeowners safeguard themselves and their houses from these pests.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a natural aroma that can effectively repel mice and is considered safe to use. There are three different ways to use eucalyptus oil to repel mice.

The first method involves making a spray with the oil. To make this, mix some eucalyptus oil (about 2-3 teaspoons) in a cup of water, add a few drops of detergent, mix the solution, and fill it into a spray bottle. The DIY eucalyptus mixture can then be sprayed in areas where mice commonly enter, such as drains and floorboards. Alternatively, a cotton ball can be dipped in eucalyptus oil and placed in these areas instead of making the spray. Lastly, a diffuser with eucalyptus essential oil can be used as an effective mouse repellent.

Lavender
Lavender is another strong aroma that humans love, but mice detest.

There are multiple ways to utilize lavender to keep mice away. One of the easiest ways is to grow a lavender plant in the house. It will not only add beauty to the home but will also emit a sweet aroma that will repel the pesky pests away. Additionally, one can also make a lavender spray solution by mixing a few lavender flowers or buds (about half a cup) with four cups of water in a spray bottle. Spraying this solution around the house will work well in keeping mice away. Besides this, one can also use the essential oil of this natural mouse repellent. Simply pour a few drops of lavender essential oil on a few cotton balls and place them in areas affected by mice.

Mint (spearmint and peppermint)
Both spearmint and peppermint are effective natural mouse-repellent aromas. Just like lavender, one can grow these plants to keep mice away. And just like lavender, one can also use peppermint essential oil as a mouse repellent. All you have to do is pour a few drops of peppermint essential oil on some cotton balls and place them around your house, especially in areas where mice are most found. In addition to this, you can also use natural rodent-repellent sprays that contain peppermint oil, like the Mighty Mint Rodent Repellent spray.

Citrus oils
Citrus oils, extracted from citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, are among the best mice-repellent aromas. Mice dislike the smell of limonene, a compound in these citrus oils. Generally, these oils are potent. Therefore, they must be diluted before being used to repel mice. After diluting them with water, one can use the same cotton ball technique with citrus oils as well – add a few drops of the diluted oil to the cotton balls and place them around the house.

Clove oil
Cloves and clove oil have a very strong smell that mice cannot tolerate. Therefore, the smell of cloves can be used as a natural mouse repellent. For this to be an effective remedy, Homeowners can place whole pieces of cloves at every entry point where mice are most likely to enter or hide. Similarly, one can also use clove oil, soak some cotton balls in it, and leave them around every corner of the house. This method will help keep mice away from the house without the need to use harmful chemicals.

Cinnamon
Cinnamon also has a strong smell that rodents do not like. So, to keep them away, one can simply put a couple of cinnamon sticks in places where mice are most likely to be present. One can even sprinkle some cinnamon powder around the house, especially at the entry points for mice.

Mothballs
In addition to natural scents and aromas, one can also use mothballs to drive the mice away. Mothballs contain a chemical called naphthalene, which has a smell that makes it difficult for mice to bear. These balls are also inexpensive and quite easy to use around the house. One can simply buy a pack of mothballs from a store and place them in the areas that are most likely to be affected by mice. However, when using mothballs, caution must be exercised as they might prove toxic for humans. Therefore, for safety reasons, mothballs should never be placed in tightly enclosed spaces since their fumes can be harmful to humans. They must be placed in spaces where the fumes can easily escape. Mothballs should not be used in households with pets and young children since they can be potentially life-threatening to them.