How to use rodent
repellent pouches.

By the Grandma Mabel’s team · Updated 10 November 2026

1. Check the pack before you begin

Read all directions and precautions on your packaging. Grandma Mabel’s rodent repellent pouches come as a ten-pack of individual fabric sachets containing peppermint oil, cinnamon oil and corn cob filling. The instructions supplied with your pack take priority if they differ from this general guide.

2. Remove the clear outer wrapper

Remove the transparent protective wrapper from the individual sachet before placement. Leave the fabric pouch sealed and keep the filling inside it. You do not need to measure out oils, mix ingredients or add bait.

3. Choose a suitable indoor position

The product guidance includes suitable cupboards, lofts, garages, utility areas and indoor storage spaces. Choose a dry, sheltered position, following the pack’s spacing and placement instructions.

• Cupboards and pantries: keep away from food, crockery and food preparation surfaces. Store food in sealed containers.
• Lofts and storage: choose accessible positions so you can check the sachets. Keep them clear of heaters, lights and other heat sources.
• Garages and utility areas: keep sachets dry and away from moving parts or hot appliances. Do not obstruct ventilation.

4. Keep children and pets away from the pouches

These sachets contain essential oils. Place them where children and animals cannot reach them, and avoid direct contact or ingestion. Do not assume that a plant-based ingredient is suitable for unrestricted contact.

5. Check the area and refresh as directed

Your product guidance describes up to 30 days of freshness, with duration depending on airflow, placement and environmental conditions. Replace sooner if the aroma fades. Freshness is not a fixed-duration guarantee that rodents will stay away.

Keep unused sachets wrapped inside the closed pack. Store and dispose of the product according to the label.

Support your wider prevention routine

Repellent pouches do not close entry holes or remove food sources. Keep food sealed, deal with waste promptly and check access gaps. Persistent activity or an infestation may need a pest-control professional. The British Pest Control Association has practical advice on mouse prevention and proofing, including secure food storage and checking entry points.

For more on the blend, read our peppermint oil pouch guide.