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A better option is to use a duct sealant. These pests even climb door and window screens and gnaw at siding to enlarge tiny holes. Limit all food activities to the kitchen. If you are storing food in a plastic container, then it is a target! Small in size, Big in benefits. Regularly inspect your property. Patch holes and cracks around door and window frames, pipes, walls, fireplaces, and roof rafters. They will roam around and die as the poison takes some time to react. Pest Control How Soak a cotton ball in the liquid and apply it near entry points if youre using peppermint oil, camphor, or vinegar. Mice will not hesitate to chew through the cloth. Also, ensure that all connections at vents and registers are properly sealed where they meet the floors, walls, and ceiling. - user558 Oct 20, 2012 at 15:16 1 Fine steel wool can even ignite with low voltage: youtube.com/watch?v=YjYecQeQ7_A - Jay Bazuzi Oct 20, 2012 at 18:06 1 Once they find their way into your home, it can be difficult to get them out and keep them out. I understand the distress and upset you are feeling, Steel wool has worked quite well but my ultimate trick for finding them thus far has been sprinkling baking soda (its also toxic to mice when ingested- not the most humane but needs must when they are making your life a misery) Ive found the areas of action as there are footprints left in the baking soda, this seems to deter them and of course allows me to pinpoint their movements. To prevent this nuisance and minimize energy usage, you should start by figuring out all entry points and patching those up. Glass is also mouse-proof. Steel wool can be used as a deterrent for mice if used correctly. Mice despise the smell of mint and will avoid it. What Can Mice Chew Through - Pet Mice Blog.co.uk Dead pests that rodents use as food and rat droppings can spread this odor. This might seem like common sense on the most part. So although mice may not be able to actually bite through and chew duct tape, that doesn't mean they can't find ways around it!