mice/rat repellent

ZINGERLITE wrote:

I will never use moth balls in my camper again. it took almost a whole summer to get that smell out. Its so terrible.

After 2-3 days, we don't notice it any more.

We do try to air out the RV by keeping the windows open a lot the first few trips.

You cant keep them out. And the almost last thing I want to happen is for one or more to die in the RV.

Cats and traps are the only way to be sure. And then someone will debate those options too. But its the internet.

I gave the job of keeping mice away to ALEX
He invites mice to come join him for lunch
but for some reason the mice do not care to join with the Cat for Lunch
I think they fear it's on them he'd munch
So the mice all run away
So Alex can not have mouse Pate
The mice run so very far
least Alex eat some Mouse TarTar

If you store it outside make sure there is no food inside. Make sure there is no brush close to the trailer, in other words don't give them a place to hide from predators on their way to your trailer.

valhalla360 wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Your best aolution is to stop them getting in. Seal all openings first with SS steel wool or screen followed gby mouse proof spray foam. Its a constant battle for sure, but its a battle that can be won.

Incredibly optimistic to assume you can fully seal against rodent intrusions. You would be amazed where they can slip thru and how thy can climb.

Much better to remove the incentive to take up residence...remove the food and drain the water system. This includes wiping up any spills in the back of cabinets as the scent will still attract them.

We also throw some moth balls around. Downside is you have to air out the trailer for a few days in the spring but it makes the bedding and clothes less attractive as a nesting site.

With no food, water or comfy warm beds, they have little incentive to go into the RV.

I will never use moth balls in my camper again. it took almost a whole summer to get that smell out. Its so terrible.

donn0128 wrote:
Your best aolution is to stop them getting in. Seal all openings first with SS steel wool or screen followed gby mouse proof spray foam. Its a constant battle for sure, but its a battle that can be won.

Incredibly optimistic to assume you can fully seal against rodent intrusions. You would be amazed where they can slip thru and how thy can climb.

Much better to remove the incentive to take up residence...remove the food and drain the water system. This includes wiping up any spills in the back of cabinets as the scent will still attract them.

We also throw some moth balls around. Downside is you have to air out the trailer for a few days in the spring but it makes the bedding and clothes less attractive as a nesting site.

With no food, water or comfy warm beds, they have little incentive to go into the RV.

Bob Vaughn wrote:
What repellent actualy works to keep mice/rats out of an rv, irish spring soap or pepermint oil?

Neither. The only sure way to keep them out is to physically bar all entry points.

Snakes. Lots of snakes. :)

Remove anything from inside the RV that a rodent would consider food. Incl spices and medications.
Seal all openings under the RV.
Use bait traps on the outside of the RV so the have something to eat.

Rv and 3 farm tractors plus my pickup in the barn and never used anything but a couple barn cats. I might get paw prints on the hoods but no vermin ever. Hard to beat a tabby.