nest.
They said: “Mice have sensitive noses and scent preferences. The strong fragrance of fabric softener sheets overwhelms their senses, making them avoid treated areas. As a bonus, you’ll freshen up spaces while repelling these pests.”
Rats and mice have a much stronger sense of smell than humans, and they rely heavily on it to survive and assess if an area is safe.
Dryer sheets release a strong perfumed fragrance that will not only make rodents uncomfortable, but it can scare them, as unfamiliar smells can signal potential threats.
Strong
artificial scents can also be quite strong and disrupt their ability to sniff out food so rodents will likely move on quickly to find somewhere where it is easier to forage.
Dryer sheets cannot repel mice and rats forever and are more of a temporary measure, but are best used now in autumn when rodents are trying to nest and are more likely to move on quickly.
