Mice Repellents Effectiveness – Humane Wildlife Removal

Are mice repelled by mothballs or ammonia?

Anyone who has ever dealt with a mouse infestation has at least one thing in common; they never want to deal with a mouse ever again! One of the ways that people try to accomplish this common goal is through the use of either store-bought or home-made mice repellents.

There are a number of these mice repellents that are on the market today. From electronic devices that use a combination of lights and sounds to chemical repellents that say they keep the animals away by scent. These can both be fairly expensive options so you may find yourself looking into alternative methods.
Two of the most prolific of these alternative repellent methods are mothballs and ammonia. For a long time, people have been claiming that mothballs and ammonia keep away mice and other pests. Do these claims say that the unpleasant smell that comes with mothballs or ammonia is more than enough to keep your mouse problem at bay, but is it true? Do they really keep mice away from your home?

The answer, unfortunately, is no. Research has shown that while mice do not have a strong affinity for the scent of mothballs or ammonia, it is nowhere near strong enough to dissuade them from entering your home. If a mouse has begun trying to make your home into their home, mothballs or ammonia simply will not cut it.
While the scent is sure to upset a mouse like we can get used to unpleasant smells, so can they. When there is delicious human food on the line, a mouse will deal with a lot of unpleasant stimuli to get to it.

So what should you do to keep mice away if mothballs or ammonia do not work? Well, the answer is pretty obvious if you think about it, you have to mouse-proof your residence. This is definitely a bit more effort than scattering some mothballs or cotton balls soaked in ammonia, but it has proven results and will help you keep pests out of your home easily.

If you want to keep mice out of your yard, consider repairing any broken sections of your fence, keeping your yard extremely clean and tidy, and consider getting a cat or a dog. If you are worried that they can get into your home somehow, try doing a full inspection of your home. If you notice any holes or gaps that a mouse can fit through (and they can fit through very small holes so look closely), repair it so that they can’t gain access to your home.

If you take the time and resources to mouse-proof your home you will lower your chances of dealing with any pest that may get inside.