Follow up to my mouse problem

Went to a mom and pop hardware store. Told the owner about my problem and the fact I dread having to touch a used mouse trap. He said mice are repulsed by the smell of peppermint. Sold me some bags of peppermint seeds for about 10 bucks. I figured what the heck. Put them all around the apartment. I haven't seen or heard the little critter scurrying around since. And my apartment totally smells of peppermint which I like.