Sorry I even mentioned it - I knew I would get bad feedback. Once again, it is the SCENT that drives the mice away. Even though it suggests placing it where mice enter, it can be placed in areas ferrets and children can't reach. I place two in rooms the ferrets are not allowed in because those are my mice areas. In areas where they are allowed, they are out of their reach. I've had ferrets for over 20 years, so I know their ways. I know my ferrets and where they attempt to go and where they have never gone and have no way to go. According to the company it is safe for children. I use it. I like it. It works. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. It put it out for anyone interested. If it is not for you - that's OK. That's my last word on it. Hope the debate does not go on forever like they tend to on FML. CathyM [Posted in FML 7186]