Gardeners swear by 'pleasant smelling' spray to keep mice and rats away

The Catcher Repellent Spray has a mixture of menthol and cinnamon oil in it and shoppers swear by the unusual combination for putting off mice and rats - saying it 'works a treat'

Amazon shoppers who've had enough of sharing their living spaces with pesky rodents are raving about a revolutionary new spray that boasts an unusual scent combo - safe for both kids and pets.

The Catcher Repellent Spray, which blends menthol and cinnamon oil, is being hailed as a miracle solution by customers who claim it 'works a treat' in deterring mice and rats. This pleasant-smelling concoction also includes castor oil and wintergreen oil, creating an aroma that our furry intruders just can't stand – sending them packing without any harm.

To get the best results, users should first tidy up any rodent-related messes, then spritz the spray every 20 to 50 centimetres along the critters' known routes for three days straight, reports the Manchester Evening News. The Catcher spray has been receiving glowing reviews on Amazon, with many noticing a dramatic drop in unwanted rodent visits to their homes, sheds, and gardens.

One relieved customer shared: "No signs of rats since using the spray. I was afraid to go in the garden and can now do so again which is lovely." Another satisfied user reported: "Spraying this product each night in the cupboards where the pipes enter has drastically reduced rat activity-even scratching in the wall on the opposite end of the flat has decreased by 80%+ and continues to decrease day by day. Highly recommended."

A third customer shared their success story: "I used this product under my car bonnet just over a month ago. So far the mice have not returned. I would definitely recommend this product as it has worked well for me."

The relief was palpable among shoppers, with another adding: "This spray has proved to be very effective at keeping mice and other rodents away. It's a real deterrent and exactly what I was looking for. It's given me real peace of mind as I live in a rural area and need to deter these pesky rodents."

However, results vary, with one dissatisfied customer commenting on the unpleasant cinnamon scent of the spray, while another bluntly states: "Tried it several times and it doesn't work." In search of alternative natural solutions, some are turning to gadgets like the Beacon Dual Action Mouse and Rat Repeller, a plug-in device emitting high frequency electronic ultrasounds, available for £30 at Homebase.