Fresh Cab® Rodent Repellent

EarthKind’s Fresh Cab pouches are made in the USA with plant-based ingredients including balsam fir oil, fragrance oil, and plant fibers. The essential oils work together to create a scent that will overwhelm a rodent’s nose and cause them to leave the area.

Fresh Cab pouches can last up to 90 days, but the length of time they last depends on the environment and purpose. In areas with high airflow or cooler temperatures, the scent may fade sooner. In enclosed spaces like a pantry, it tends to last longer. For active infestations, replace the pouches every 30 days to maintain a strong scent. For prevention, replacement isn’t needed as often. The rule of thumb is to replace the pouch when the scent diminishes.

You can purchase Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent online here or in-store. EarthKind products are found in many retail stores across the US.

Rodents typically infest areas adjacent to where people spend their time, avoiding common living spaces. We recommend placing Fresh Cab pouches in overlooked spots like behind appliances, in attics, basements, crawlspaces, closets, garages, and similar areas.

For example, if you notice signs of mice in the kitchen, place pouches behind the stove and fridge or in nearby storage instead of under the kitchen table.

While scent-based repellents are free from harmful chemicals, the aroma may be too strong for some people. For that reason, it’s best to place the pouches where rodents are likely to hide, feed, or nest, rather than in the areas where you spend the most time.

Fresh Cab was invented to repel mice from truck and tractor cabs, preventing expensive rodent damage to high-value property and equipment. Stay Away Rodent is intended for use in and around the home, making rodents ‘stay away’ from the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play. Both products have the same active ingredient (balsam fir oil) and may be used interchangeably.

Yes, Fresh Cab is a popular choice for keeping mice away from cars, motorhomes, farms, and recreational vehicles.

To use Fresh Cab in your vehicle:

• Place 1 pouch in the trunk
• Place 1 pouch in the passenger compartment and
• Place 1 pouch under the hood when in storage (please be sure to remove pouch from under hood before operating vehicle)
• Replace when scent has diminished

You could, however, we do not recommend it as the efficacy of both systems are being compromised. Glue boards, traps, and baits typically contain food attractants to lure rodents, while Fresh Cab works by repelling them with a scent that rodents find offensive.

When used together, starving rodents may be willing to tolerate the scent of Fresh Cab just long enough to reach the bait. As a result, you may notice signs of rodent activity, like droppings, without finding a rodent in the trap.

Fresh Cab® has been independently lab tested and proven to prevent rodents from nesting in treated areas. For best results, use it as a standalone deterrent in the spaces you want to protect.

Fresh Cab botanical rodent repellent has only been tested for efficacy in repelling mice. Although most rodents share a similarly highly developed sense of smell, there is no substantiated proof of efficacy. Many customers have reported success using EarthKind rodent repellents to repel other rodents and pests such as voles, squirrels or chipmunks, but the results have not been tested or proven.

Yes, Fresh Cab is safe when used as directed. All safety data submitted to the EPA was accepted, and independent labs found no known hazards to human or environmental health.

However, everyone reacts differently to scented products, even natural ones. If you experience symptoms like headaches or dizziness, remove the pouches promptly.

Additional safety notes

• Do not place pouches on finished or stained wood, as they may cause discoloration.
• Remove pouches once the scent has faded.
• Because the product is made from natural materials, extremely hungry rodents may attempt to use it as nest material or food if left too long.

For maximum protection, use 1 Fresh Cab pouch in small spaces such as cupboards or closets, and increase the number relative to the area being treated. Infestation does not always include the full square footage of an area, so as a way of reducing the number of pouches required, we recommend placing pouches in the areas where activity is seen (re. at entry points, where food/water sources are accessible, and along walls where shelter and possible nesting areas may exist). Fresh Cab lasts up to 30 days, however, length of effectiveness depends on rate of air exchange, temperature and exposure to moisture. For best results, replace every 30 days or when scent has diminished.

Examples of use in different areas:

• RV: Try using 3 pouches. Place near the water tank, drains, slide-outs, and cushions. Also place a pouch in each storage compartment below to protect against nesting in those areas.
• Tractor or Truck: Try using 2 pouches in the cab and replace when scent has diminished; 4 pouches if it is in storage for the season.
• Combine: Try using 4 pouches in the cab when storing away for the year.
• Garage: Try using 4 pouches for up to a two-car garage. Replace every 30 days or when scent has diminished.
• Tack room: Try using 1 pouch and replace every 30 days or when scent has diminished.
• Automobile: Try using 1 pouch in the trunk, 1 pouch under each seat, and 1 pouch under the hood if in storage. (Remember to remove the pouch under the hood before driving.) Replace when scent has diminished.