mice
I know this isn't new and I have done the peppermint oil and it seemed to work for two years but now it is not working. Does anyone have any updated secrets? Help..Thank you.
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- fresh cab and peppermint oil could be you got a watered down bottle of oil.
- Nothing new on that front from me. Just seal and caulk. Works for homes and RVs.
This Old House wrote:
Myth: The Internet is rife with testimonials extolling the olfactory power of fabric softener sheets to keep mice out of the house.
Reality: "Some smells repel mice for a short period of time, like cigarette smoke and certain colognes," says Ron Harrison of Orkin Pest Control in Atlanta. "But mice are extremely curious. A strange odor isn't going to keep them away when they're looking for food or a place to nest."
Bottom Line: Don't expect your box of Bounce to work any pest-control miracles. But baited traps won't solve a mouse problem, either. "Mice are attracted to spots where light comes through, so if you see a gap where they're entering, stuff it with steel wool or copper mesh so they can't gnaw their way through, then caulk over it so no light can penetrate," Harrison says. Holes larger than an inch should be sealed with drywall or another suitable material instead
I suspect the same is true for peppermint oil though I've never tried it. - Fresh cab
- predatorpee.com going on 5 seasons now and not one inside camper
- I have Bounce fabric softners placed throughout my RV. In the drawers, under sinks, in the basement...everywhere..
- Is your rig plugged in ? If so, buy some plug in rodent deterrent's inside your unit. Ours remains plugged in beside our carport and with those, no more problem.
