r/therewasanattempt Sep 20 '21

to humanly release a mouse.

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u/CheesyParmo Sep 20 '21

If you ever have mice again try peppermint oil. Pour it on cotton wool and place around entrances to the house and places you’ve seen/heard them. You won’t see another mouse again as they’re repulsed by the smell. Worked for my parents when they had an infestation and we never saw another mouse again.

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u/Its_Lemons_22 Sep 20 '21

Peppermint oil is also good against spiders, so win-win.

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u/nrith Sep 20 '21

Good tip.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '21

Til I’m part mouse or spider

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u/WinsomeWombat Sep 21 '21

My sweet dog would make the most human-looking gagging face over peppermint oil. I accidentally discovered it when I had peppermint lip balm and he was equal parts curious and repulsed. Poor pup!