Mice with the disease toxoplasmosis lose their fear of cats, otherwise the mere smell of a cat can be sufficient to deter them from coming into living spaces.
For those with cat allergies, there are some breeds that don't set off such an allergy. (Otherwise I couldn't live with a cat at all.)
Also try pennyroyal or peppermint oil in a spray bottle (dilute lots with water and use some methylated spirits to emulsify) round possible entrances to the living areas. I had success with this on stairs from an internal garage to the main house level where there was an internal door with enough gap for them to enter.
Seconding the use of steel wool in tiny holes round plumbing inlets, in weathered building corners etc.
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Re: How to deal with mice in the house
Date: 2024-11-17 04:06 am (UTC)Mice with the disease toxoplasmosis lose their fear of cats, otherwise the mere smell of a cat can be sufficient to deter them from coming into living spaces.
For those with cat allergies, there are some breeds that don't set off such an allergy. (Otherwise I couldn't live with a cat at all.)
Also try pennyroyal or peppermint oil in a spray bottle (dilute lots with water and use some methylated spirits to emulsify) round possible entrances to the living areas. I had success with this on stairs from an internal garage to the main house level where there was an internal door with enough gap for them to enter.
Seconding the use of steel wool in tiny holes round plumbing inlets, in weathered building corners etc.