{"id":4364,"date":"2024-03-14T01:06:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T19:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/?p=4364"},"modified":"2024-03-14T01:06:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T19:06:13","slug":"does-lemongrass-repel-mice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Lemongrass Repel Mice &#038; Rats? (Quick Answers)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Mice and rats are common types of rodents and are mostly seen roaming around the localities. They can be often seen in the house or the gardens, searching for food. Sometimes, these rodents can cause you serious trouble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will discuss repelling the mice and rats using lemongrass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_lemongrass_repel_mice_rats\"><\/span><strong>Does lemongrass repel mice &amp; rats?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The lemongrass is considered an effective mice and rat repellent that is commonly used due to its availability. The lemongrass has a unique smell that the rats and mice cannot stand. In addition to that, the lemongrass extract oil mixed with other essential oil is also a good mice repellent.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d09a42ea47\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 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oil:&nbsp;\">Lemongrass oil:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Lemongrass_plant\" title=\"Lemongrass plant:&nbsp;\">Lemongrass plant:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#West_Indian_lemongrass\" title=\"West Indian lemongrass:&nbsp;\">West Indian lemongrass:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Does_lemongrass_attract_mice\" title=\"Does lemongrass attract mice?&nbsp;\">Does lemongrass attract mice?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Do_mice_dislike_the_smell_of_lemongrass\" title=\"Do mice dislike the smell of lemongrass?&nbsp;\">Do mice dislike the smell of lemongrass?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#3_reasons_why_lemongrass_repels_mice_and_rats\" title=\"3 reasons why lemongrass repels mice and rats&nbsp;\">3 reasons why lemongrass repels mice and rats&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Lemongrass_is_long-lasting\" title=\"Lemongrass is long-lasting:\">Lemongrass is long-lasting:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#They_are_easy_to_the_source\" title=\"They are easy to the source:\">They are easy to the source:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#They_spread_a_unique_smell\" title=\"They spread a unique smell:\">They spread a unique smell:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#What_does_lemongrass_do_to_rodents\" title=\"What does lemongrass do to rodents?\">What does lemongrass do to rodents?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#How_to_use_lemongrass_to_repel_rats_and_mice\" title=\"How to use lemongrass to repel rats and mice?&nbsp;\">How to use lemongrass to repel rats and mice?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Rubbing_the_essential_oil\" title=\"Rubbing the essential oil:&nbsp;\">Rubbing the essential oil:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Plant_lemongrass\" title=\"Plant lemongrass:&nbsp;\">Plant lemongrass:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Make_a_mixture_of_lemongrass_oil\" title=\"Make a mixture of lemongrass oil:&nbsp;\">Make a mixture of lemongrass oil:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-lemongrass-repel-mice\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts&nbsp;\">Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice..jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice..jpg 800w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-720x540.jpg 720w, 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src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice..jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4389 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice..jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-720x540.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-480x360.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-320x240.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-735x551.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-335x251.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-347x260.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-520x390.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice.-640x480.jpg.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3888.-Does-lemongrass-repel-mice..jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mice and rats are common types of rodents that are commonly seen roaming around your house in search of food. But sometimes these small rodents can cause you big trouble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mice and rats can enter your house in search of food and can steal food from your dining or kitchen countertops. The mice and rats also tend to cut the wooden furniture using their sharp teeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, they can even damage the small plants in your garden by eating leaves and herbs. So, you may require mice and rat repellent to prevent them from invading your house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try using lemongrass to repel the rats and mice from your house and garden. Lemongrass is quite effective to repel rodents. It has a unique smell that the rats and mice cannot resist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a brief discussion on a few forms of lemongrass that can be used to repel mice and rats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lemongrass_oil\"><\/span><strong>Lemongrass oil:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lemongrass oil is quite effective at repelling mice and rats. You can mix lemongrass extract oil with other essential oils to make a strong pungent aroma and spray them to keep the mice and rats away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lemongrass_plant\"><\/span><strong>Lemongrass plant:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try planting lemongrass in your garden. The unique smell of lemongrass will prevent the rats and mice from damaging your garden plants and keep them away as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Indian_lemongrass\"><\/span><strong>West Indian lemongrass:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>West Indian lemongrass is one of the commonly known species of lemongrass. It is mostly used in foods when cooking and sometimes to repel insects, but it does not repel rodents. It only puts some effect on the mice and rats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it is not recommended to use this sort of lemongrass to repel mice and rats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_lemongrass_attract_mice\"><\/span><strong>Does lemongrass attract mice?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The lemongrass does not contain any compound that attracts the mice<\/strong>. The lemongrass contains a unique smell that the mice and rats cannot resist. In addition to that, if the rats and mice eat lemongrass, it will affect their body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rats and mice have an excessive smelling sense, their smelling sense is almost 16 times stronger than humans. So, they do not like to get closer to anything that spreads a strong and pungent aroma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemongrass is one of them. Many people tend to use lemongrass extract oil to prevent mice and rats from entering their homes and gardens. However, the spray that is usually made using lemongrass extract oil is considered convenient and efficient for mice and rat repellent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aroma of lemongrass extract oil will stay on the sprayed surface that will keep the rats and mice away. It is an easy and simple homemade rat and mice repellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mice_dislike_the_smell_of_lemongrass\"><\/span><strong>Do mice dislike the smell of lemongrass?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the mice have a strong-smelling sense, they tend to avoid anything that has a unique and strong smell. In addition to that, it makes it difficult for them to breathe when they are around something that spreads such a smell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, having <strong>lemongrass essential oil sprayed on a surface is disliked by the rats and mice<\/strong>. Many people tend to plant lemongrass in their garden which will spread a long-lasting smell throughout the garden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be a great option to keep the mice away from your home. However, you can use solid lemongrass to keep the mice and rats away from your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is considered a cheap and convenient homemade repellent because the materials required to make this are found in almost every household.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, it takes less effort and expertise to make the repellent and the application process is easy so it is preferred by most the house owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_reasons_why_lemongrass_repels_mice_and_rats\"><\/span><strong>3 reasons why lemongrass repels mice and rats&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why lemongrass is used to repel mice and rats. The mice and rats have an excellent smell sensing capability which enables them to smell any spicy aroma from a certain distance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the lemongrass has a unique smell that spreads throughout a certain area for a long time and keeps the mice and rats away. In addition to that, many people tend to use lemongrass extract oil to repel mice and rats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process for lemongrass is very simple and it is available in every household. You can plant lemongrass in your garden to prevent the mice and rats from damaging your garden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a cheap and convenient formula to repel mice and rats. Below is a brief discussion on a few reasons why lemongrass helps to repel mice and rats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lemongrass_is_long-lasting\"><\/span><strong>Lemongrass is long-lasting:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The smell of lemongrass is long-lasting. When you apply lemongrass extract oil or solid lemongrass to repel mice and rats, it spreads the strong pungent smell for a long time. This helps to let the smell stay for a long time and makes it long-lasting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_are_easy_to_the_source\"><\/span><strong>They are easy to the source:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lemongrass is not difficult to source. They can be bought from local grocery stores or can be planted in the garden. As a result, they become quite cheap and convenient due to their availability. That is why you can prefer lemongrass to repel mice and rats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_spread_a_unique_smell\"><\/span><strong>They spread a unique smell:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lemongrass spreads a unique pungent smell which is quite effective to deter mice and rats from your house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_lemongrass_do_to_rodents\"><\/span><strong>What does lemongrass do to rodents?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lemongrass is a unique type of plant that spreads a unique smell in a specific area and repels mice and rats<\/strong>. Lemongrass can be applied in a different way to prevent rodents from entering your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is considered a homemade rat and mice repellent which is effective and long-lasting. Generally, rodents have a strong-smelling sense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when the lemongrass is used to repel the rodents, it simply spreads a strong pungent smell around the area which is disliked by the rodents. So, they do not come closer to the lemongrass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why you can simply leave some lemongrass on the floors and corners of the house as well as plant them in the garden. It will be effective to prevent rodents from entering your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_lemongrass_to_repel_rats_and_mice\"><\/span><strong>How to use lemongrass to repel rats and mice?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemongrass is an effective option to prevent rodents such as mice and rats from entering your home. Sometimes the mice and rats can enter your home and steal the food as well as cut the furniture using their sharp teeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent them from entering your home, you need to use an effective repellent that will be long-lasting and convenient for you. If you&rsquo;re looking for a natural homemade mouse and rat repellent, you can try using lemongrass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used in food as well as to repel insects and rodents. Generally, the lemongrass contains myrcene, which is harmful to rodents. You can also plant lemongrass in your garden to prevent the mice and rats from damaging your trees and plants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply follow the steps below to know how to use lemongrass to repel mice and rats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rubbing_the_essential_oil\"><\/span><strong>Rubbing the essential oil:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice the rats and mice traveling here and there in your house. You can simply rub the lemongrass essential oil on those areas to prevent the mice and rats from traveling. The strong smell will prevent them from using the route.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_lemongrass\"><\/span><strong>Plant lemongrass:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice that the mice and rats are damaging the plants and trees in your garden by cutting them and eating the leaves and herbs from them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planting lemongrass can be an effective option because it will spread a strong smell that will be long-lasting and prevent the mice and rest from entering your garden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_mixture_of_lemongrass_oil\"><\/span><strong>Make a mixture of lemongrass oil:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try making a mixture of lemongrass, essential oil, and other essential oils together and use them as a spray on the plants and the surface where the mice and rats used to travel frequently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the procedures will eventually help you to prevent the mice and rats from entering your home and damaging the furniture as well as food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemongrass is considered an effective option to repel the mice and rats because it spreads a unique smell that will prevent the mice and rats from entering your home. You can also try using lemongrass essential oil to keep the mice and rats away from your home for a longer period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mice and rats are common types of rodents and are mostly seen roaming around the localities. They can be often seen in the house or the gardens, searching for food. Sometimes, these rodents can cause you serious trouble.&nbsp; In this article, we will discuss repelling the mice and rats using lemongrass. 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