Detour Rodent Repellent Gel – 8 oz | Pro-Grade Rat & Mouse Deterrent

This is the rodent repellent the twins reach for when physical exclusion alone is not practical, surfaces a homeowner cannot easily cap, seal, or screen. Detour Rodent Repellent Gel uses organic capsaicin, the same compound that makes chili peppers hot, to create a contact deterrent rodents avoid the moment they touch it.

Most retail mice repellent products fail in the same predictable way. Peppermint sachets fade within weeks. Ultrasonic devices stop working once rodents acclimate to the frequency. Granular repellents wash away in the first rain. Detour Gel is built differently. The pharmaceutical-grade capsaicin is suspended in a proprietary food-grade mineral oil base that does not melt in summer heat, does not freeze in winter, and does not wash away with weather. Rats and mice that touch the gel get an immediate burning sensation on their paws and snouts and learn to avoid that surface permanently.

This is the same rodent rat repellent professional exterminators have used for over a decade. Apply it as a barrier around door thresholds, beneath countertops, along pipe runs, in electrical conduits, inside wall voids, and across the surfaces rodents must cross to reach food, shelter, or nesting material. As a rodent repellent for cars, apply a thin bead around the engine compartment perimeter to protect wiring without leaving residue on visible surfaces. For a complete prevention layer, pair it with the Stainless Steel Wire Mesh and RatCapz, and browse the full rodent prevention range.

Detour applies the same way you would apply a bead of caulk. The application is straightforward, the placement is the part that matters.

Application Steps:

• Inspect first. Walk the suspect area and identify where rodents are traveling. Look for droppings, grease marks along walls, and gnawed surfaces. Apply UV tracking powder for 24 to 48 hours if you want confirmation of active runways before you apply gel.
• Prep the surface. Wipe the application surface clean of dust and grease so the gel adheres properly. Surfaces should be dry.
• Glove up. Pull on a latex glove before opening the tube. The capsaicin formula is non-toxic but will irritate skin and eyes on direct contact.
• Apply a continuous bead across the rodent's travel path. Squeeze the gel directly from the tube along door perimeters on both sides, under counters, on pipes and conduits, around window sills, and across the surfaces rodents must contact to reach a food or nesting source.
• Wipe excess and keep out of reach. Keep treated surfaces away from pets and children until the gel sets. Avoid getting gel on visible surfaces where guests or staff might brush against it.

For severe infestations, apply Detour as one layer of a full prevention strategy. The gel works best as a deterrent layer on top of physical exclusion, not as a standalone solution.

(1) 8 oz Detour Rodent Repellent Gel Tube (covers up to 1,500 sq ft.)

- Repels rats, mice, squirrels & insects for up to 12 months

- NSF-Approved for food-prep & storage areas

- All-weather formula — won’t melt, freeze, or crack

- 100% non-toxic & safe for plants, pets, and people

- Professional-grade sealant with strong adhesion

- Lasts up to 3 years indoors on non-porous surfaces

Standard Shipping - $9.99 (FREE SHIPPING on orders over $95). Shipping policy.

15 Day Hassle Free Returns (for more info please check our returns page).