Peppermint oil is said to deter rats from entering treated areas. In high concentrations, peppermint oil may exhibit some repellency.

Will peppermint keep rats away?

Peppermint smells strong and is unappealing to rats, but it's completely harmless and chemical-free. To use it very effectively, mix with water and use in a spray bottle to spritz in corners and around entrances to nests or burrows. You can also apply a few drops to a cotton ball and place in affected areas.

How do you use peppermint oil to get rid of rats?

Methodology: Soaking cotton balls with peppermint oil and place them strategically around common entry points where rats are found to have squeezed in from. Fun fact! Rats are able to squeeze in from the outside, from holes and gaps as small as 1cm!