The Repellents I Tested
The [Mighty Mint 8 oz Peppermint Oil Rodent Repellent Spray](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mighty+Mint+8+oz+Peppermint+Oil+Rodent+Repellent+Spray&tag=thetestedhub-20) cleared my garage corner in four days. The smell is strong but fades in about a week.
Check price on Amazon →I had a mouse problem in my garage last winter, so I compared five mouse repellents across three months to see which ones actually keep rodents out.
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The Repellents I Tested
The [Mighty Mint 8 oz Peppermint Oil Rodent Repellent Spray](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mighty+Mint+8+oz+Peppermint+Oil+Rodent+Repellent+Spray&tag=thetestedhub-20) cleared my garage corner in four days. The smell is strong but fades in about a week.
FAQs
In my tests, partially. They reduced activity in open areas but mice still nested behind furniture where the sound bounced. Use them as one layer, not the only layer.
Most are, in small amounts, but concentrated peppermint oil can irritate cats. I kept the pouches in the garage and attic, away from my dog and cat.
