Each pouch is filled with corn cob granules infused with a blend of peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, castor oil and cedar wood. Together they release a strong scent barrier that rodents find unbearable, so they turn around and leave the area. Because it works by scent rather than poison, rodents can't get used to it the way they can with baits.

One pouch protects its area for about 30 to 90 days, depending on temperature and airflow. In warm or drafty spots like garages, attics and barns, plan on replacing closer to 30 days. We suggest checking your pouches once a month and swapping them when the scent gets weak.

It depends on the space. As a rule of thumb: 1 pouch for a small room or RV compartment, 2–3 for a typical home, 4–6 for a home plus garage and shed, and 8 or more for a farm or large property. For a gap-free barrier, place one pouch every 8–10 feet along known entry points.

Anywhere rodents hide or come in: under the kitchen sink, behind appliances, in basement corners, near attic hatches, along garage door edges, in RV storage bays and engine compartments, near barn entrances and feed storage, and along the edges where floors meet walls. The closer to the entry point, the better.

The pouches are made from plant-based essential oils and corn cob, with no rodenticides, neurotoxins or synthetic poisons. They are designed for use in homes with kids, dogs and cats, and in barns with horses and livestock. As with any product, keep pouches out of reach of children and pets and don't let them chew or eat them.

No. RodentLab pouches repel rodents — they don't kill them. Rodents smell the scent, retreat and abandon the area, so there are no dead mice to clean up, no traps to reset and no risk of secondary poisoning for pets or wildlife.

Mice, rats, squirrels and chipmunks, plus other common rodents such as voles and shrews. The essential-oil blend targets the strong sense of smell that all of these species share.

Most customers notice less rodent activity within the first 72 hours. Over the first couple of weeks, rodents learn to avoid the treated areas, and activity keeps dropping as long as the pouches stay fresh.

Yes. The pouches are weather resistant and work in garages, barns, sheds, RV exteriors, engine bays and under decks. In high-airflow outdoor spots, replace them every 30–45 days.

Every order is covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee. If you're not happy with the results, email support@rodentlab.com within 90 days of purchase for a full refund.

No. Unlike chemical baits, a scent-based repellent isn't something rodents build resistance to. A fresh pouch works the same on day 1 as it does at the end of its life.