[Cool Hand Lurker]

In the past when we had a mint plant I put some in a cloth bag and hung it in the car. It worked. Most critters do not like that smell but we don't mind it. The problem with having a mint plant is that it spreads by root so you have to keep it contained in a pot or it will take over the whole yard.

And I have been told that a tuna can of coca cola works well too. The mice like it but they can't burp and they die.
But I like the water bucket. For the mice it is like going to the club at night, a few drinks and you are feeling no pain.....