Any new ideas to keep mice out of the engine compartment during storage.
I've tried: Irish spring soap, mothballs, Bounce dryer sheets.
I've heard of a product called Shake Away. Anyone use it?--- snake oil?
http://www.critter-repellent.com/index.php
And I will try: Hanging a soaked rag with PineSol.
I have heard the Bounce dryer sheets keep the mice out of aircraft when kept in hangers. Never had to try it. Even the mice at my airport are ashamed of my plane's paint... The interior is new and I would be disappointed if damaged.
Gary
How about keeping a kitty cat close by! That works for me!
Paul
or ay least a dirty litter box :o
My Mom had a problem with mice in the attic. She was told to put moth balls up there and it wold drive them away. A week later she was heard to say "The damn things are up there playing golf".
Dryer sheets work well but only for a short time. You must replace them pretty often.
The real solution is plain old mouse traps at each tire since they must enter and exit the bus at the wheels. Getting the right bait is a must. Since I live in the boonies I use small acorns, the little buggers love them. I probably catch 6-8 per week on average.
Cats are great but some are good and some aren't. If it is a fat house cat it won't be hungry enough to catch mice.
sCATter gun maybe?
If you have 110 VAC connected to it while the bus is in storage, there are also small ultrasonic sound producing units that plug into standard outlets. These seem to have solved a problem for me in my garage.
We have about 8 or 10 margarine tubs scattered through the bays & storage lockers with bars of solid mouse bait inside them and little mouse doors cut in the side of the tub. Haven't seen a mouse in 3 years. I write "Mouses only" on them with red felt pen to remind me what they are.
It's kind of mean and probably not politically correct at all, but my dad taught me how to get rid of mice.
fill a bowl with 1/2 cup of corn meal and 1/2 cup of plaster of paris and a teaspoon of salt.
Mix Well.
Place in corner away from lights and noise. (Mouses like peace and quiet to eat).
Next:
Fill another bowl with water.
Place bowl about 3-4 feet from bowl of cornmeal mix.
Return everyday and pick up dead mice.
The mice eat the cornmeal, salt and plaster of paris and get a huge thirst.
They see the water a little way away and go to drink. The distance gives the mix a chance to work a little.
When they drink, the mix heats up and hardens. Mouse dies from severe constipation.
It use to work in our chicken houses and sheds all the time.
YMMV
IHTH
Dallas
Politically correct, here ;) right! I'm going to try your method Dallas, love it.
They're not going to like it! ;D ;D
Post the results, OK.
Paul
Like the idea so much I'm going to build a special box (to keep the cats and dog out) and hope my resident squirrels will enjoy the mix!!
Quote from: Hobie on July 06, 2007, 04:17:31 PM
Like the idea so much I'm going to build a special box (to keep the cats and dog out) and hope my resident squirrels will enjoy the mix!!
You Sir, are a genius!
Squirrels are a bigger menace than mice & rats around here. I'll try the same!
I am an exterminator, and the thirst idea, although fun, probably isn't the best. Mice do not need water to drink at all. They are unlike rats, which need water always. Mice can go their entire life without drinking.
As for how to get rid of mice, a cat is the only deterent I know that works. To kill mice, over the counter products such as D-Con and others are too weak, and will instead get the mouse sick, and make the mouse never try that bait again. Instead, I would reccomend dealing with your local exterminator. In my parts of the woods, setting out the proper baits (that you need to be licenced to buy) usually runs about $32.00 a month. Well worth the investment if you have alot of mice around, and quite often after a few months, you may only need a yearly treatment.
Love to try Dallas's plan.
Thanks Dallas!
About mice & water.....with Dallas plan...mice can't help it for being thirsty till death. LOL
This also work on rats....they love corn....wish I have heard of this in the 50's so my dad corn bin been rat free. Had 13 cats on farm but they aren't able to keep up the population. I think rat & mice would rather to eat ground-up corn first than kernel.
Sojourn for Christ, Jerry
Living on a farm we have a serious mouse problem. I found out the hard way over the winter how much the mice like my bus. Mouse crap everywhere, several nests, and lots of damage to blankets, towels etc. I have to keep traps set all the time and I have learned to check them often, nothing grosser than cleaning up week old decay. Fortunately I have two very good helpers (see below). They are mouse crazy and if I don't keep an eye on them they will turn into a demolition crew. I have already had to repair some cabinets thanks to their exuberance. I have found that there's nothing better than an old fashion victor mouse trap baited with peanut butter. I get a lot of satisfaction seeing those little bastards' dead.
extremely effective
see---> http://www.tritonpestcontrol.com/item--Victor-M134-Quick-Set-Pro-Rat-Trap--198186
Easy to use - easy to bait - easy to set - easy to dispose of rat
also available in nice size
BarnOwl,
I love your mouse patrol team, One looks to be a part time mechanic as well.
Congrats on training a great team, My mouse patrol is sleeping in bed.
Gary
I'm wondering if a picture of my Mother-in-law would help? lol
Add a recording of mine talking, and between the photo and the sound, even hoodlums shouldn't mess with the coach. :)
Dallas wrote: probably not politically correct at all
Thats the reason I probably like it!
Kyle wrote: You Sir, are a genius!
I agree!
Well, let the testing begin around the lower 48.......
Cliff