How to do it:
Seal all entry points with steel wool or caulk. Store goods in airtight containers. Keep storage areas clean and free of food debris. Set up natural deterrents like peppermint oil-soaked cotton balls around goods. Regularly inspect for signs of mice.

Result:
Reduces the likelihood of field mice entering and damaging your goods by making the environment less attractive and accessible.

Problem:
This method could fail if entry points are missed, deterrents lose potency, or if mice adapt to the environment.

How to do it:
Place cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil around storage areas. Seal entry points with steel wool. Keep areas clean and free of food crumbs. Use natural deterrents like cloves or bay leaves.

Result:
Field mice are repelled by strong scents and blocked from entering, reducing damage to your goods.

Problem:
This method may fail if scents fade, entry points are missed, or mice adapt to the deterrents.

How to do it:
Physically remove field mice and block their entry points to protect your goods.

Result:

• Inspect your property for signs of mice.
• Set humane traps to capture and remove mice.
• Seal cracks, holes, and gaps in walls, doors, and windows.
• Use metal mesh or steel wool to block small openings.
• Store goods in sealed, rodent-proof containers.

Problem:
This method may fail if all entry points are not identified and sealed, or if mice find new ways to enter.

How to do it:
Use natural predators like barn owls to control field mouse populations around your home.

Result:

• Install owl nesting boxes near your house.
• Keep the area free of rodenticides to protect owls.
• Encourage owl visits by minimizing outdoor lighting at night.
• Regularly check and maintain nesting boxes.

Problem:
This method may fail if there are no local owl populations, or if food sources inside the house still attract mice despite outdoor control.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts of plaster of Paris and cornmeal. Place small amounts in shallow containers near areas where field mice are active. Ensure the mixture is out of reach of pets and children.

Result:

• Mice consume the mixture, which hardens in their stomachs, leading to their elimination.
• Reduces mouse population and prevents further damage to goods.
• Regularly check and refill bait as needed.

Problem:
This method may fail if mice find alternative food sources, if the bait is not placed in the right locations, or if pets accidentally access the bait.