Fresh Cab #1 Botanical Rodent Repellant, 10 oz., FC4P36N

Hello Grammie1959! Thank you for reaching out to EarthKind with that great question! Fresh Cab is made of fast-acting, plant-powered ingredients: Balsam fir oil, lavender oil, Spanish rosemary oil, cedar oil, orange oil, lemon oil, and plant fibers. Fresh Cab® is the first natural pest prevention line made entirely of essential oils and plant fiber. The EarthKind® promise guarantees effectiveness and safety for humans, pets, and the environment. There are no known safety risks and all ingredients are on the GRAS list (Generally Recognized As Safe). We do, however, recommend keeping it out of reach of kids and pets to safeguard from any unforeseen risks. While the product is not harmful, it is not fit for human or pet consumption. Please feel free to share our Safety Data Sheet found on www.earthkind.com with your vet or physician. For use around pets and kids, we recommend using Stay Away® Pouch Pod. It is a holder that not only extends the life of the repellent pouches by 3x, but also conceals pouches from house guests and curious kids and pets. For further precaution, we do not recommend using Fresh Cab in the direct vicinity of household pets. The essential oils used in Fresh Cab to deter rodents can also be very strong to tiny and ultra-sensitive noses of birds, and some small dogs, cats, etc. Again, it won’t harm them, but it could give them a headache that they are unable to tell you about. We generally recommend using our products in enclosed, non-living areas such as under the sink, behind appliances, in the garage, in crawl spaces, sheds, campers, etc. These are the areas where rodents tend to look for nesting sites.

Hello Rich 2453! Thank you for reaching out to EarthKind® with that great question! Our Fresh Cab rodent repellent has only been tested on rats and mice so while we cannot make those claims, most rodents do share a similarly highly developed sense of smell. Many customers have reported that they have had success using Fresh Cab for other pests and rodents (such as squirrels, chipmunks, and voles) but the results have not been tested or proven by us. Our promise is a 100% money back Guarantee , so if you are unhappy with your experience with the product, there is no risk to you– just be sure to hold onto your original receipt and UPC code cut from the box as proof of purchase if you purchase from one of our authorized retailers. If you do try out our product, we would love to hear how it works for you with your squirrel problem. Feel free to also check out our extensive Pest Library on www.earthkind.com for tips, best practices, and some DIY tricks to get rid of some common household pests. I hope this information helps! We appreciate your interest in our products and hope to serve you soon. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.

Hello Tackroom! Thank you for reaching out to EarthKind® with that great question! Fresh Cab is the first natural pest prevention line made entirely of essential oils and corn cob plant fiber. The EarthKind® promise guarantees effectiveness and safety for humans, pets (including horses and cattle), and the environment. We were the first to make effective botanical pest prevention products as an alternative to poisonous pest control. It’s part of our larger effort to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in the home and in the environment. There are no known safety risks and all ingredients are on the GRAS list (Generally Recognized As Safe). We do, however, recommend keeping it out of reach of kids and pets to safeguard from any unforeseen risks. While the product is not harmful and will not taint feed by being stored near it, it is not fit for human or pet consumption. Please feel free to share the Safety Data Sheet from earthkind.com with your vet or physician. For use around pets and kids, we recommend using Stay Away® Pouch Pod which is a holder that not only extends the life of the repellent pouches by 3x, but also conceals pouches from house guests and curious kids and pets. If you would like more information, you may also want to our online Pest Library that provides tips on protecting your pets from various pest control methods.

Hello Kitbo! Thanks for asking such a great question! EarthKind's rodent repellent pouches are designed for use indoors and in enclosed spaces. Due to how the product works, enclosed spaces are conducive to maintaining, a concentrated scent. The product may still work outdoors, but will not last as long or be as effective in areas with a high rate of air exchange so you will want to replace your pouches at least every 30 days. This will vary depending on weather conditions and how exposed the product will be to heat and air exchange, but many of our customers use our products to repel rodents in spaces such as under decks, pump houses, and sheds. If you decided to use the product outside, you may want to take a look at our Stay Away® Pouch Pod to protect the pouch from weather conditions.  If the product gets wet, its effectiveness may diminish, so the Pouch Pod will help to combat that. The Pouch Pod also helps to extends the life of the repellent pouches by 3x and conceals pouches from curious kids and pets. Also here is an amazing article from our website to help you keep the mice out of your yard with safe and effective no-kill tips: https://www.earthkind.com/blog/getting-rid-of-rats-and-mice-in-your-yard/ We hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to share your thoughts with us on social media as well so our community can chime in! Just be sure to tag us @earthkind on Twitter or @earthkindinc on Instagram and Facebook. Also, you can subscribe to our Newsletter for new product releases, DIY tips, and exclusive promotions. Thank you for being a part of the EarthKind family! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.

Great question! The foul smelling trash can might actually be an attractant, whereas the fresh scent of the balsam fir oil will block the mice’s sense of smell, preventing them from smelling food or even predators. It is very difficult to tell because both scents could possibly provide a mixed signal and when push comes to shove mice will come in for food. The best solution would be to remove the foul smelling trash from the area and then add the Fresh Cab botanical rodent repellent.

Yes. If it is warmer, the scent will evaporate quicker. If it is cold, the scent will last longer. (The oils inside are volatile – that means they evaporate due to environmental conditions).

Per the manufacturer: We definitely recommend Fresh Cab® Rodent Repellent which is directed more for RV’s, cars, farms, sheds, storage spaces, farm vehicles, etc. You can repel any mice already present by using Fresh Cab® in your car; see below how to allocate the product.   How to use Fresh Cab in your Automobile: Use 1 in the trunk, 1 under each seat, and 1 under the hood if in storage (be sure to remove pouch from under hood before driving). Replace it when the scent has diminished.

Hello Gardengall! Our Fresh Cab rodent repellent has only been tested on rats and mice so while we cannot make those claims, most rodents do share a similarly highly developed sense of smell. Many customers have reported that they have had success using Fresh Cab for other pests and rodents (such as squirrels, chipmunks, and voles) but the results have not been tested or proven by us. Our promise is a 100% money back Guarantee , so if you are unhappy with your experience with the product, there is no risk to you– just be sure to hold onto your original receipt and UPC code as proof of purchase if you purchase from one of our authorized retailers. If you do try out our product, we would love to hear how it works for you with your groundhog problem. Feel free to also check out our extensive Pest Library for tips, best practices, and some DIY tricks to get rid of some common household pests. I hope this information helps! We appreciate your interest in our products and hope to serve you soon. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.