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10-24-2015, 05:57 PM
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1972 31' Sovereign
1972 25' Tradewind
northport
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How to eliminate mice
I have been battling mice for years. Started when we left our A/S at friends for the summer. I've sealed everything except for the slot for the entry step. What could I do there? I've used D-con pellet bait, sticky bait trays, dryer sheets (for deterant) etc. I've gotten/killed mice; but not all of them.
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10-24-2015, 06:09 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
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Originally Posted by cummins
I have been battling mice for years. Started when we left our A/S at friends for the summer. I've sealed everything except for the slot for the entry step. What could I do there? I've used D-con pellet bait, sticky bait trays, dryer sheets (for deterant) etc. I've gotten/killed mice; but not all of them.
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If you're not using the trailer, you don't need the step, so duct-tape over the slot. Duct tape is not mouse-proof, but at least you will have an immediate indication if any get in that way because they'll have to chew a hole through it to get in.
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10-24-2015, 06:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
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Never had a problem myself, but a farmer friend up north claims moth balls do the trick for his Motorhome stored in a barn over the winter.
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Venice, FL
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10-24-2015, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
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I've been using these repellers for several years.
Victor PestChaser Sonic Rodent Repellent-M690S - The Home Depot
Since I started using them I have not seen any "evidence". None! I park/store my 25' trailer less than 20 feet from the woods all winter in NC.
I'm vigilant about removing all food, spices, soaps, etc. I vacuum crumbs and wipe spills. If there is anything a mouse or bug can eat I remove it when I'm not using the trailer.
I do not heat my stored trailer during cold weather. I winterize. Don't want to offer a warm bed.
I have a problem with lizards, while in FL during winter. I found some eggs in the AC when I removed the shroud.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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10-24-2015, 06:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A W Warn
I've been using these repellers for several years.
Victor PestChaser Sonic Rodent Repellent-M690S - The Home Depot
Since I started using them I have not seen any "evidence". None! I park/store my trailer less than 20 feet from the woods all winter.
I'm vigilant about removing all food, spices, soaps, etc. I vacuum crumbs and wipe spills. If there is anything a mouse or bug can eat I remove it when I'm not using the trailer.
I do not heat my trailer during cold weather. I winterize. Don't want to offer a warm bed.
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Yep, I use the ones from Tractor Supply, and no mice.
Before I got these, I learned the best bait in the trap is a piece of pecan.
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10-24-2015, 06:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
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We keep the trailer very close to a big grain field, mice are plentiful, but never had them in our Airstreams. I've thought baited traps and poison attract them so don't use it. No dryer sheets, moth balls, scented anything.
We do clean the kitchen equipment well and leave no food whatsoever in the Airstream between trips. We also hit the road for southern states in late fall when they start to look for indoor shelter. Probably both responsible for no mice during the seven years we have been Airstreaming.
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10-24-2015, 06:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
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Mice love Airstreams just like people do. They appreciate a well designed, high quality luxury travel trailer.
The entry areas I plugged include propane lines, rear bumper storage lid, wheel wells, fresh water drain line, belly pan seam separations, and the like. One thing I overlooked with the dog gone A frame rails where they come together under the coupler. There stands two big 6 by 2 open ended steel channels. All I needed is a mice welcome mat. This is also a good place for rain water entrance while towing.
Sonic repellants are the way to go. At least until mice get ear plugs.
David
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10-24-2015, 07:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
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We struggle with them in sheds on our property. I think they can adapt to almost anything, except a hungry cat. They don't like cats.
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10-24-2015, 08:03 PM
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1995 25' Excella
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I used to get mice in my attic in the fall. I would set traps in the attic until they were none. Then, I started putting poison bait blocks in short pieces of pipe around my property. My mouse problem went away. I have never had them in my shed, garages campers, or boat.
If I had a big mouse problem, I would use a bucket trap. You can find plenty of info about them on the web.
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10-24-2015, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
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CRH, you might have something there. I suspect poison bait inside brings them in, but nail them at the outside perimeter. I suppose the pipes keep birds and pets from getting to it?
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10-24-2015, 08:25 PM
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1995 25' Excella
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Yes, the pipes are to protect other animals from the poison.
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10-25-2015, 10:36 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
North/East
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Just a heads up. If you don't have power available at your trailer storage location and decide to use one of the battery power units, make sure you place it on a dish. I placed one on the floor of my 25' Safari and the AA batteries leaked and damaged the surface of the floor of the trailer.
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10-25-2015, 10:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1963 26' Overlander
Dallas
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Have you tried a cat?
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10-25-2015, 11:13 AM
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texastex
1984 34' Excella
GARLAND
, Texas
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Steel wool can help.
I use steel wool, they can go into small places that they can squeeze through and cover large places. They will not eat through it. My main entry place for them was the power cord, make sure you do not put steel wool next to any terminal. otherwise it works great on the rubber cord going through the frame. I have used Decon but since I put the steel wall and suspicious places none the Decon has been eaten. It's very cost-effective also inexpensive at hardware, grocery and paint stores.
PS I replaced the steel wool every couple years.
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10-25-2015, 11:21 AM
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2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cummins
I've gotten/killed mice; but not all of them.
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Unwritten rule; last one never gets caught and if she is pregnant it won't be long for the generations to fill in the empty spaces.
Take a pencil if it can be pushed into the space so can a mouse.
My biggest surprise in MH was mouse setting up housekeeping under the rear bed, found electric wires were the track they followed in.
I had one break in to the car, chewed paper thin plastic flapper door that vents the outside air into the heating system, turned out I had left two sealed energy bars in the door pocket. So when you say removed all food, it should include ALL food and edibles, including the new soy based plastic wires and flaps
Peppermint oil on cotton ball smells good and they don't seem to like it.
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10-25-2015, 11:30 AM
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New Member
1992 34' Excella
New Dundee
, Ontario
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For mice, trying using drops of peppermint (from the health store).
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10-25-2015, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cardinal283
Have you tried a cat?
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Have you tried a snake?
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10-25-2015, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
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Check the opening in the hollow frame members at the front of the A frame under the hitch. These members have holes through them for various wiring and mice get in by crawling up chains. Others have also suggested you check for holes in the rear bumper compartment. I've noted on other posts that mice stopped getting in when I pulled the chains up of the ground. Purchase bronze or stainless scrubbies and plug the open ends and frame holes
JCW
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10-25-2015, 12:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' Flying Cloud
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2015
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No mice
Irish Spring bars of soap in trailer when not in use. Never had mice in th AS or the Casita we had. Mice just don't like Irish Spring. Also dog flea collars put in outside compartments will deter any wasps.
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10-25-2015, 03:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Garden Valley
, Idaho
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Rubber snakes will keep them away as well. I also place pieces of dog flea collars in all open places and no bugs either.
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