Some products deemed to be safe and not Rodenticide

  RatX Pellets are a non-toxic rodenticide using natural ingredients like corn gluten meal and salt to kill rats and mice by blocking their ability to hydrate, causing dehydration and mummification, which reduces odor. They are designed to be safe around kids, pets, and livestock when used as directed, working by coating the stomach lining and stopping thirst signals, leading to death in 3-5 days for rats, with a key benefit being odor reduction.  

 Vamoose Rodent Repellent (often from BugMD) uses strong, natural essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, and clove in breathable pouches to create a scent barrier, deterring mice and rats from homes, cars, and sheds without harsh chemicals or poison, offering up to 30 days of protection per pouch, but effectiveness varies by user, with some finding it highly successful and others experiencing mixed results.  

 Stay Away Rodent Repellent is a plant-based, scent-based deterrent using essential oils (like Balsam Fir) in pouches that smell bad to rodents but fine to humans, repelling mice from indoor spots like attics, pantries, and RVs for about 30 days without poisons or traps. It works by disrupting their senses, offering a safe, cruelty-free, DIY solution for immediate, temporary protection, though sealing entry points and removing food sources are crucial for permanent control.