Mint-X 13-Gallon Rodent-Repellent Kitchen Trash Bags, Mint-Flex, 120-Count

Description

If late-night critter raids have you double-bagging and dreading trash day, Mint-X Rodent Repellent Indoor Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags with Mint-Flex Technology, 13 gallon, 120 count, white, were designed to change that routine. These bags are infused with plant-derived mint oils and a patented scent formula that rodents dislike, giving you a simple kitchen-friendly way to cut down on ripped liners and scattered garbage without harsh chemicals.

As a pest control specialist, I like that this solution fits right into the bag you are already using. The mint scent is pleasant to people yet engineered to discourage rats, mice, raccoons, and squirrels from bothering your trash, while the Mint-Flex stretch tech helps the liner hold up during everyday cleanups.

Key Customer Benefits

• Fewer ripped bags and late-night messes. The EPA-registered Mint-X formula is labeled to interfere with gnawing and chewing, and laboratory studies on the label state the bags reduce rat-torn bags, which means fewer scattered scraps to clean up in the morning.
• Humane, plant-derived deterrent that fits your routine. The active ingredients listed on the EPA label are botanically derived oils, including corn mint oil, camphor oil, eucalyptus oil, and methyl salicylate, so you get a scent rodents avoid without resorting to harsher repellents. Use them like any normal 13-gallon kitchen bag indoors, then take the tied bag outside on collection day.
• Kitchen-friendly mint scent that helps with odors. Many retail reviewers highlight the fresh mint aroma and note it helps cut trash smells, a small quality-of-life win in busy kitchens.
• Designed for everyday living. These tall kitchen drawstring bags are 13-gallon liners with Mint-Flex stretching for durability, so they handle routine cleanups as well as heavier toss-outs without changing your workflow.
• Backed by registration and patent protection. Mint-X trash bags are marketed and listed by major retailers as the only EPA-registered and patented rodent-repellent trash bags, a signal that the formula and use pattern have been reviewed and protected.
• Learns and lasts with repeated use. The manufacturer’s FAQ explains that effectiveness improves when the bags are used consistently at the same location for about a week, because local pests learn to avoid the scent.

Product Description

What it is

Mint-X Rodent Repellent Indoor Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags with Mint-Flex Technology are standard 13-gallon kitchen liners that carry an EPA-registered mint-scented repellent built right into the plastic. The active ingredients are botanical oils that people recognize from everyday products: methyl salicylate, corn mint oil, camphor oil, and eucalyptus oil. The label lists very small percentages for each ingredient, blended into the bag so the scent is released from the surface while you use it in your bin.

How it works

The EPA master label explains the performance claim in simple terms. When the bags are used repeatedly in the same location, they have been proven to reduce rat-torn bags after a seven-day period. In other words, the deterrent effect strengthens with routine use because local pests learn that your trash now smells like something they do not want to approach. The manufacturer’s FAQ echoes this point and tells new users that it is normal to see curiosity on night one, then a clear drop-off after about a week of consistent use.

What makes it effective and different

Unlike sprays or sachets that you have to remember to reapply, the repellent is part of the bag itself. That means every new liner you pull from the box delivers a fresh signal that rats, mice, raccoons, and squirrels dislike, while staying safe for household handling under the EPA registration. Mint-X pairs that repellency with its Mint-Flex stretch feature, so the 13-gallon drawstring bag can handle routine kitchen loads without tearing easily. For homes that battle alpha rodents that test boundaries, the brand even advises double-bagging with fresh Mint-X liners for the first two weeks to accelerate that learning curve.

Here is how this plays out in a typical kitchen. A family that was tired of finding small chew marks on their overnight trash switched to Mint-X bags and kept their usual routine. Night one looked the same. By the end of week one, the chewing stopped and the morning clean-ups disappeared. That progression matches the EPA label guidance and the brand’s repetition is key tip, which together set the right expectation for new users.

Product Specifications

Item	Details
Brand and line	Mint-X Indoor Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags with Mint-Flex Technology
Capacity	13 gallons per bag.
Count per box	120 bags.
Bag size	25 inch width; commonly sold for 13-gallon tall kitchen cans in the 24–25 inch by 25 inch range. Model family MX2425/LW2425 indicates 24 x 25 inches.
Bag thickness	Listed as 0.9 mil on retail spec sheets for the MX2425 series.
Closure	Drawstring.
Color and scent	White bag with mint scent designed for indoor use and curbside set-out.
Material	Plastic can liner. Many distributor listings show this series as polyethylene can liners.
Repellent actives	Botanical oils infused into the plastic: methyl salicylate 0.288 percent, corn mint oil 0.288 percent, camphor oil 0.184 percent, eucalyptus oil 0.040 percent.
EPA registration	EPA Reg. No. 85589-1.
Labeled efficacy scope	For management of trash to reduce damage from Norway rats and raccoons outdoors. Efficacy improves with repetitive use at the same location. Later labels also include squirrels.
Usage guidance from label	Use like a typical trash bag indoors. For outdoor set-out, keep the time from removing a bag from the box to pickup within 3 to 5 days for strongest mint signal. Clean the can and avoid mixing with non-Mint-X liners.
Manufacturer best-practice tip	From box to curb within about 3 days after you pull a bag, since fragrance strength diminishes over time.
Safety notes	Keep plastic bags away from children due to suffocation risk. Not for food storage.
Compliance	No Proposition 65 chemicals listed on the published safety data sheet for Mint-X trash bags.
Country of origin	Made in the USA, per retailer listing for the 13-gallon Mint-X kitchen drawstring bags.

 

How to Use Mint-X for Best Results

Start with a clean can and a fresh bag

Before you change anything else, wash out your kitchen bin and outdoor can. Food residue clinging to the walls can cover up the mint signal, so clean with soap, let it soak, and rinse well. Then line the can with a fresh Mint-X bag. The manufacturer calls this out as a best practice because residual food odors can weaken the bag’s scent at the surface.

Time your box-to-curb window

Like any scented product, the fragrance slowly fades after a bag leaves the box. For the strongest repellent signal when the trash goes out, Mint-X advises using each bag within about 3 days of removing it from the box. If the bag sat around longer, slip it inside a fresh liner before set-out.

Expect a one-week learning curve

If you still see nibble marks on night one, that’s normal. The EPA-registered label notes that effectiveness improves with repetitive use at the same location, and the manufacturer says torn-bag incidents drop after roughly a week of consistent use as local pests learn to avoid the smell. In short: keep using the bags every night for the first week to teach visitors that your trash is no longer worth testing.

Handling pushy alpha visitors

Where raccoons or strong rats are especially persistent, double-bagging with a second fresh Mint-X liner for the first 1–2 weeks speeds that learning curve because animals must work through two mint barriers. After that, you can go back to one bag.

Pair with basic sanitation and exclusion (this part matters most)

Repellent bags work best when they aren’t competing with easy food. Public-health and extension guidance is consistent: keep garbage in rigid containers with tight-fitting lids, set out trash regularly, and seal entry gaps in buildings. The EPA and CDC both emphasize containerizing garbage and removing food/water sources; university extensions add practical tips such as covering dumpster drain holes with hardware cloth and keeping pet/bird food in metal or thick-plastic bins with secure lids. These steps shrink the buffet that keeps rodents coming back and make any repellent more effective.

Outdoor set-out and the containerization trend

If your area allows bags at the curb, keep the interval from bag leaves the box to pickup short (see the 3-day tip above). Where possible, place tied Mint-X bags inside a lidded can, that adds physical protection and concentrates the mint signal. Many cities are moving this direction: New York City, for example, now requires secure-lidded bins for most set-outs to cut off rodents’ food supply, and is phasing containerization into larger residential properties. Even if you don’t live in NYC, the principle, trash in bins with tight lids, tracks with public-health best practice.

Safety and label do’s/don’ts

Follow the pesticide label, it’s federal law. The Mint-X label lists plant-derived actives (corn mint oil, methyl salicylate, camphor oil, eucalyptus oil) and standard precautions: keep plastic bags away from children (suffocation hazard) and do not use for food storage. Use Mint-X like a normal trash bag indoors; outdoors, the labeled use is to reduce damage from Norway rats, raccoons, and squirrels when bags are left outside.

When bags aren’t enough

If you’re seeing daytime rodent activity, heavy gnawing on structures, or widespread droppings, you’re likely dealing with a high-pressure population. Keep using the bags but layer control: seal gaps (rodent-proofing), improve sanitation, and consider traps as part of an integrated plan, approaches recommended by CDC/EPA and extension programs. For persistent or complex situations (e.g., multifamily buildings, commercial kitchens), consult a licensed pest management professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mint-X bag harmful to my pets, children, or me?

Mint-X says their EPA-registered bags are handled like normal trash liners and are classified as a biopesticide; the label’s safety language focuses on common bag cautions (keep away from children; not for food storage). If ingestion or unusual exposure occurs, follow label first aid and contact a professional.

What are the active ingredients (and how much of each)?

The EPA label lists plant-derived oils infused into the plastic: corn mint oil 0.288%, methyl salicylate 0.288%, camphor oil 0.184%, and eucalyptus oil 0.040% (balance other ingredients).

How long until they work?

Effectiveness improves with repetitive use at the same location. Both the EPA label and Mint-X guidance say torn-bag incidents drop after about a week of continuous use as local pests learn the mint signal.

Do I need to double-bag?

For especially bold animals, Mint-X recommends double-bagging with a fresh outer liner for the first 1–2 weeks, then returning to one bag once activity subsides.

What does the bag smell like? Will it rub off?

Mint-X describes the scent as a strong breath-mint smell to pests; because the oils are added during extrusion, the scent is part of the plastic and doesn’t rub off on hands or clothes.

How should I time box to curb?

The label and best-practices page advise using each bag within 3–5 days of removing it from the box (or slip the filled liner into a fresh outer bag before set-out) for the strongest mint signal.

My town requires rodent-resistant bags. How will they know I’m using one?

Mint-X notes its bags have the brand logo and a distinctive green drawstring on each liner. Local rules vary, but that’s how many inspectors or haulers verify compliance.

Which animals are on the EPA label? Are raccoons even rodents?

The product name references rodent, but the label specifies effectiveness against Norway rats, raccoons, and squirrels when bags are left outdoors. Mint-X clarifies the raccoon point in its FAQ.

Will these bags stop bears?

No — bears aren’t on the label, and land-management agencies require bear-resistant containers/lockers and proper food/garbage storage. Do not rely on scented items alone. Follow National Park Service guidance for storing food and trash.

Can I use them like a normal kitchen bag indoors?

Yes. The EPA label allows use as a typical household trash bag indoors; outdoors, the labeled use is to reduce damage to bags from rats, raccoons, and squirrels.

How should I store the box at home?

Keep bags in their box (closing the box helps contain scent) and store routinely as you would other liners. Avoid heat and direct sun — general SDS/retailer guidance echoes keeping packaging closed when not in use.

Do scented bags ever attract mice?

Forum anecdotes sometimes report mice investigating generic scented trash bags, which are not repellents. Mint-X is different: it’s EPA-registered with specific actives and a label claim about reducing rat-torn bags after repeated use. Don’t mix Mint-X with non-repellent bags.

What size/format should I buy for the kitchen?

The indoor tall-kitchen version is 13-gallon with a drawstring (multiple counts available). Check your can’s fit and capacity when choosing.

Any other best-practice tips to boost results?

Clean the can periodically, set a consistent routine, avoid commingling with non-Mint-X bags, and if a filled bag sits more than a few days, place it inside a fresh outer Mint-X liner before curbside set-out.

Conclusion

Mint-X 13-gallon kitchen bags give you a simple, kitchen-friendly way to cut down on rodent-torn liners: they’re EPA-registered with plant-derived actives (corn mint oil, methyl salicylate, camphor oil, eucalyptus oil) and a labeled claim that repeated use reduces rat-torn bags, a result that strengthens as local pests learn to avoid the scent.

You’ll get the best results when you treat Mint-X like part of a routine: start with a clean can, use a fresh liner, and aim for a short box-to-curb window, ideally within 3–5 days of pulling a bag from the box so the mint signal is strongest at set-out. If pressure is high in the first week, slip a filled bag into a fresh outer Mint-X liner. These steps mirror the product’s label and the manufacturer’s best-practice guidance.

Just as important is what surrounds the bag. Public-health guidance is consistent: remove food/water sources and keep trash in rigid containers with tight-fitting lids, habits that make any repellent more effective and reduce disease risk from rodent contamination. Cities are leaning into this containerization approach (for example, New York City’s expanding bin rules), underscoring how basic sanitation works with repellents to cut access to food.