I found cinnamon in the cupboards at my new place?

Question

I just moved in to a new apartment, the building is 80 years old. The previous tenants did not clean at all, and I found what appears to be mice droppings in one kitchen drawer.

I also found coffee filters made into little packets filled with cinnamon, and I am wondering if this was done to keep mice away. Do you know what little critters the cinnamon might have been used to keep away?

Thanks!

Amber

Answer 1

That is disgusting, I hope you like cats to keep those ugly mouses away. Good luck?

Answer 2

I'm guessing the cinnamon was for ants.

Mice do not like chamomile, and roaches do not like catnip.  If you've found droppings, buy a couple of boxes of chamomile tea, and place the bags throughout your apartment.  If you have the time and money, I'd suggest getting a cat.

PS - Good luck with your new joint.

edit:  Three cats?  No worries.  The mice will not be there for long.