How to apply Mint Repel
A chip brush and twenty minutes. No licensing, no respirator, no special tools. Below is every place worth treating, with what to do, what to think about, and what to keep the gel away from.
The basics
Four steps, every time
01
Look for the gaps
Walk the foundation, garage, basement and attic. Pests use gaps around pipes, wires, vents and door corners.
02
Prep
Brush off dust and cobwebs. The surface should be dry. No cleaners needed.
03
Brush it on
Use a chip brush or small roller. Build a continuous band or ¼-inch collar with no gaps.
04
Let it set
Dries clear in about an hour and leaves a fresh mint scent. Reseal and store upright.
Where to apply it
8 places worth treating
Pick the one you are working on. Each opens its own guide with a photo, a walkthrough video, the steps, what to keep in mind and what to keep the gel away from.
01
Foundation & sill plate
The line where the wooden framing sits on the concrete or block foundation, inside and out, all the way around the building.
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02
Pipe, wire & vent entries
Every hole drilled through the wall: water and gas lines, air-conditioner line sets, electrical and cable service, dryer and bath vents, hose bibs.
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03
Garage door corners & thresholds
The bottom two corners of the overhead door, the base of both jambs, the side-door threshold and the wall between the garage and the house.
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04
Crawl space & basement rim joists
Rim joists, the top of the foundation wall, vent frames, the access hatch, and sump and utility openings.
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05
Attic edges, soffits & roofline
Soffit and fascia joints, gable vents, roof-line gaps, and the points where wiring or plumbing vents pass into the attic.
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06
Decks, porches & stairs
The ledger board against the house, joist ends, stair stringers, post bases and lattice skirting.
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07
Sheds & outbuildings
Shed sill plates, door thresholds, floor edges, and the bases of stored mowers, bikes and equipment.
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08
Under sinks, laundry & utility rooms
The cabinet penetrations under kitchen and bathroom sinks, behind the dishwasher and washing machine, and around the water heater and furnace lines.
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Technical data
Specifications
| Form | High-viscosity clear gel with fresh mint scent |
|---|---|
| Application | Brush or roller |
| Dry to touch | About 45–60 minutes |
| Finish | Non-staining, dries clear |
| Use | Indoor & outdoor |
| Compatible surfaces | Wood, concrete, masonry, metal, PVC, vinyl, painted trim |
| Coverage | 1 quart treats roughly 150 sq ft of entry points; 1 gallon roughly 600 sq ft |
| Storage | Store upright, 40°F–90°F, tightly sealed |
| Precautions | Keep out of reach of children. Read the label before use. |
| Made in | USA |
Precautions. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not apply to surfaces above 400°F. Read the label before use. Store upright between 40°F and 90°F and reseal tightly.