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A rodent repellent device has a housing substantially enclosing a porous storage medium in an interior region of the housing; and a repellent disposed within the storage medium, the repellent including a component of feline urine that disperses into atmospheric air at room temperature.

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What is claimed is: 1. A rodent repellent device comprising: a housing comprising a base supporting a lid, the housing substantially enclosing a porous storage medium in an interior region of the housing; a repellent disposed within the storage medium, the repellent comprising a component of feline

What is claimed is: 1. A rodent repellent device comprising: a housing comprising a base supporting a lid, the housing substantially enclosing a porous storage medium in an interior region of the housing; a repellent disposed within the storage medium, the repellent comprising a component of feline urine that disperses into atmospheric air at room temperature; a frangible membrane sealing the porous storage medium within the interior region of the housing; and a tab extending from the frangible membrane and exposed to be pulled to tear the frangible membrane to expose the repellent; wherein the housing is operable to expose the repellent to air circulation; wherein the lid is attached to the base and is rotatable between: a closed position in which the lid and the base engage to form a seal restricting hydraulic communication between the interior region of the housing and the air; and an open position in which the lid and the base define passages enabling hydraulic communication between the interior region and the air; wherein the frangible membrane is a portion of a plastic bag and the tab is a flexible strip extending from the plastic bag, between the lid and base, and beyond and outside the housing. 2. The rodent repellent device of claim 1 wherein the component of feline urine comprises felinine. 3. The rodent repellent device of claim 1 comprising no more than one teaspoon of the repellent. 4. The rodent repellent device of claim 1 further comprising a scented compound selected to at least partially mask odor of the feline urine component from human detection. 5. The rodent repellent device of claim 1 wherein the storage medium comprises a multiplicity of cotton fibers. 6. The rodent repellent device of claim 1 further comprising an adhesive disposed on an outside surface of the housing and arranged to secure the device to a mounting surface. 7. The rodent repellent device of claim 1 contained within a sealed package configured for retail sale.