DIY Pest Control: A Kentucky Man's Peppermint Oil Trick

A Kentucky man, Ceith Griffith, shared a DIY pest control method on social media, using a mixture of vegetable oil and peppermint extract. He claims this simple solution effectively repels moles, groundhogs, and rabbits. "It's a cheap way, and it doesn't make a difference [between using olive oil or vegetable oil]," Griffith states in the video. The method involves spraying the mixture onto damp grass in the morning, allowing it to soak in. Experts caution that while peppermint may deter some animals, there's limited scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of this specific solution for all three pests. Pet owners are advised to keep their animals indoors for an hour after application. While the video's popularity is growing, further research is needed to verify the method's effectiveness.