Question from P.J.
Hi Debra,
I’ve been having a problem with mice ever since some new neighbours moved in. She once told me that they had mice in their old place (which was just up the street, less than 1/2 a block away). I don’t know if she moved mice with her accidentally (burrowed in the boxes), but I understand that they will follow their scent.
My question is how do I get rid of them or at least keep them from coming back, once I catch them then release them miles away from my home. I’ve used the the “sonic” plug ins which are supposed to repel them, but unless I use one in every plug-in in the house, I can’t seem to keep them away. I read somewhere that chocolate is a poison, and the article made it sound o.k. to put that in the “live” traps, but I don’t want to kill them, I just want to keep them out of my house. I also have a dog, so I have to make sure that whatever I use will not be dangerous or hazardous for her, or for any young children that might come into contact with it.
I live in Canada (Ottawa), so much of the products you mention are not available here.
Any help you (or your readers) can offer, would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Debra’s Answer
Readers, what has worked for you?
