Works Better for Mice?
Focus on:
Sealing openings around pipes and doors
Repairing gaps in walls or foundations
Storing food in secure containers
Cleaning crumbs and spills
Reducing clutter
Using appropriate traps when necessary
Mice can squeeze through surprisingly small openings, so exclusion is extremely important.
Peppermint Oil and Pets
Concentrated peppermint oil is much stronger than a mint plant.
Essential oils can cause problems if ingested, inhaled in high concentrations, or improperly applied around pets.
Do not saturate indoor spaces with essential oils as a substitute for proper pest management.
Two of the most interesting plants on these lists work very differently: one actually traps insects, while the other contains compounds used in some commercial formulations.
How to Build a Pest-Resistant Garden
You can combine aromatic plants with good garden maintenance to create an outdoor environment that is less attractive to certain unwanted pests.
Near a Patio
Consider containers
