Repel Pests Naturally Using Mentholated Ointment: A Powerful Household Trick

6. Repel Mice and Rats

Rodents strongly dislike the smell of menthol and eucalyptus.

Try this:

• Soak cotton balls or yarn in the ointment and place them behind appliances, near baseboards, in cabinets, or around food storage zones.
• Refresh these placements regularly to keep rodents away from nesting areas.