If you see areas where mice may nest outdoors, place used cat litter near the entrance. The smell of the litter itself is strong, which may drive them away, but since it is used, they will also smell urine which tells them there are cats nearby.
PATCH HOLES
Permanently sealing the holes will prevent new pests from entering. You can fill the holes with plaster of Paris or cement. Using less permanent options like steel wool, copper mesh, and caulk can also help, but your best bet is to make it permanent as they can eventually eat away at others.
GROUND CLOVE
Ground cloves have a fairly strong odor that will repel mice and rats. You can sprinkle it around the nest entrances or put a mesh bag of it near the hole. This is another one you’ll need to replace every few days as the smell fades.
DRYER SHEETS
Placing dryer sheets around areas where mice and rats have been seen will keep them away. Even better? You can wrap your cloves in it to double the strong smells.
HAVE A CAT
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