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Old 10-19-2015, 06:52 AM   #1
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A mouse in the kitchen

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Any tips on figuring out how mice get in an how to keep them out? Can't see any obvious entry points under the Safari.

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Old 10-19-2015, 07:40 AM   #2
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They are mice. They get in. I think they walk through walls.
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Old 10-19-2015, 08:03 AM   #3
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I suspect when the steps are out in use, if you look there is a small opening into the underbelly - once there ...
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Old 10-19-2015, 08:14 AM   #4
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We keep a couple of packets of Fresh Cab under the sink and in where the water pump is. Haven't had anymore mice come in so far.
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Old 10-19-2015, 08:32 AM   #5
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All the holes through the plywood floor where the drain and vent pipes penetrate are the usual suspects. Airstream cut big holes for little pipes and never sealed around them. Find all the holes, fill them with expanding foam or cut metal shields for them to keep the mice out. Also, the furnace has 2" ducts which go to the tanks for heating them. More holes, and the ends of the ducts are open, nice mouse runs.

That said, I have had many Airstreams, and some I never could find the mouse entry points.
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Old 10-19-2015, 09:42 AM   #6
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Are you sure it was a mouse?

Or could it be Rataouille! Sorry, I just couldn't resist! LOL! Ed
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Old 10-19-2015, 09:46 AM   #7
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Remember the movie, Fantastic Voyage? That's what mice do!
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Old 10-19-2015, 10:59 AM   #8
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Peppermint oil on cotton balls spead around the trailer should keep them out...
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While you are working on getting it super sealed and figuring out where they are getting in. A straight sided bucket with water works also.
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Check for holes in the rear bumper compartment and use foam and tin can lids to seal.
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We use the bucket/w water in our garage. Add a drop or two of dish washing liquid.
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Old 10-19-2015, 11:26 AM   #12
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Bayou does the added dish soap make it slippery, or keep the floaters smelling good?
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another way in

Some time ago I read a post here claiming that open frame rails under the tongue gave access. So I looked and sure enough, mine were open. Mesh and foam later, they have to look for another way in .
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Bucket??

What does a bucket of water do, with or without the soap?
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A mouse in the kitchen

Many people use dryer sheets. also take ALL of the Food out of the Trailer.
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Bounce Dryer Sheets

We use some of the same metods mentioned above and then put the original Bounce dryer sheets every where. This has worked for us so far.
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Plug every hole you can find, no matter how small, and then set traps inside anyway until you're convinced the problem is solved.
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Old 10-19-2015, 01:28 PM   #18
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Check for holes in the rear bumper compartment and use foam and tin can lids to seal.
YES!! Also the open ends of the Trailer A frame behind the hitch are entry points since the frame has holes cut into it back under the floor. I had mice one year ,but not before that. I had left the chains dangling and touching the ground....mice. Pulled the chains up ...no mice. Some owners stuff the open ends with bronze wool or large bronze or stainless scrubbies.

Mothballs under the trailer in a closed space work well to deter mice.

My experience...no food...no mice

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WARNING DON'T READ IF YOU LIKE MICE.

Sallye,

They want to drink and once in the bucket they can't climb out. Eventually drowning.


We are not intentionally cruel to any critters but won't have snakes, bugs, scorpions or mice/rats in yard, house or trailer.
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Old 10-19-2015, 05:30 PM   #20
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That's right, no food also dog food in the trailer no mice, ask how I know !!
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