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TOMMY47
Explorer
Aug 03, 2013

MICE

I seem to have some.
Went to bed last night and felt something on my back. Jumped out of bed and turned on light and saw a mouse running away.
Sort of creeped me out.
I did have a mouse about 2 weeks ago but got it with a trap. Nothing noticeable since then. However, when I checked another trap in a concealed location, there was another dead mouse, 1 day earlier, there was nothing. Eventually caught the back-runner.
Any ideas where to check for points of entry?
I have been a little careless in forgetting to lock all the outside compartments securely. That is now done and I plan to put a lot more traps inside compartments and RV.
Interestingly, There don't seem to be any attempts to get into my accessible food supply.
All sane suggestions will be considered.
If you want to make attempts at lame humor, please try some other post.
  • I know some people say it doesn't work- but I have had success with a product called "Freshcab" It is made in North Dakota and was developed for farmers to keep mice out of their tractors/combines/trucks. It has a lot of peppermint oil in it also- smells good to humans but mice hate it. Instead of killing them with poison and then dealing with the smell of their bodies this product just makes them leave. You do, however, need to replace the packets every 3-4 months. I don't sell the stuff- am not affiliated in any way- but it has worked for me.
  • Turn on all the lights inside, cabinets open etc look underneath after dark and spot all the entry places. Buy aerasol expandable foam and long tube and get to work. I'm not sure what the Techs at the Factory used but they filled a lot of leaks. Rats don't like the foam they used.
    One opening was under the shower where the Dealer wrecked the coach and cut a big hole to put in new plumbing etc apparently.
  • One sure way to see where they come in is to do a CSI type investigation.
    Get a black light, wait till dark and follow the urine trail, they always pee as they walk. This should show where they've been and where they come from.

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