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SmokinJoe73
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Sep 10, 2018

Mousetraps or not?

So having some mouse stink issues. I park my tramper in a large lot in a NASCAR facility.
I have been having issues with the smell of mice. I don't leave food it it of course but I have left traps.
Its starting to seem that this may be a mistake since 2 weeks later when I return there is decomposed mouse.

What do you guys do and how do you deodorize the camper? I got some odor genie stuff from Walmart and clean rugs & upholstery with a tide & water mix.

And is it better to let them come & go without traps?

22 Replies

  • Traps, yes by all means. At least mice die in those instead of somewhere you can't find them. Then the stink is there for a long, long time.
  • We park our unit at home and over the winter have issues now and then with Mickey. First step, if you've not done it, is spend time underneath and plug up any holes. Expand foam, gorilla tape, etc.

    Step 2, we use traps. I'll check it once a month or so, but its the best way we found to keep it mouse free (sort of).

    Note: We've tried peppermint oil and various other things but to no avail. Seal the underside best you can and traps. But that's me.