Mouse deterrent

[hewebb]

We have not had a mouse issue yet-but. I am thinking about getting these electronic units. One for the engine compartment and one for the generator compartment.


We recently moved to a new storage facility that is in a building in a rural area with livestock and out buildings.


The product has good reviews and I have used something similar in the boat at the marina that seemed to work.


Your thoughts?
https://www.amazon.com/Loraffe-Repel...3&sr=8-10&th=1

[slowmachine]

IMHO, the only effective deterrent is to diligently locate and plug the many holes where mice can enter the RV. There is much anecdotal evidence for dozens of products and techniques, but I have not seen or heard of any that are 100% effective. Plug the holes, and set baited traps inside.

[be-happy]

I am a believer in the ultrasonic type devices. I have been using the plug in 120v type for years. I plug three in the coach and leave them plugged in all year. Knock on wood I have not had a mouse problem yet. I will admit that in the winter I add moth balls to give an extra layer of protection.

[C5c5]

I've tried all the home & store bought gadgets. The only thing that has worked for me is the humane live traps. I lure in the mice that make their way in & then release them into a field out in the country at least 2 miles away.

Cats work very well too.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/the-mice-have-discovered-my-coach-465679.html#post5003295

[Brob]

We had issues with mice in our barn for a while. I caught a black snake and turned it loose in the barn; we haven't seen any mice in months.

This may not be practical for your application.

[Persistent]

As far as I can tell, acoustic devices have no proper scientific testing to support them. My son tested one 50 years ago for a high school science project.

They have been available for years and people buy them and on occasion write good reviews. That is pretty much all there is except for articles written by agents.

Control rodents using food and shelter management first. (They are attracted by food and shelter.) Add poison bait boxes next. Mechanical traps help but can never be a complete solution.

See previous post above about plugging holes pencil size or larger.

In closed or mostly closed spaces, a box of moth balls works. For instance, place an open box of moth balls under the hood of a tractor or other vehicle to keep the little critters from chewing on electrical wires. Remove the box for travel or other operation and replace when returned to storage. This also works for mud dauber wasps. This is not a good solution for human or animal occupied spaces.

I wish you good luck and happy trails ahead.

[keymastr]

The internet is filled with pictures of mice happily standing on electronic noisemakers, bars of Irish Spring soap, using Bounce dryer sheets for bedding and just about any other "deterrents" people try. Don't waste your money. If you use one of those methods and do not have a mouse problem, you do not have a mouse problem.

[Cousin Ed]

We use oil of mint soaked paper towels in 4 corners of the basement which seems to be successful. We have had mice before; so I'm giving the oil credit.

[Tax_Man]

I use Fresh Cab, Grandpa Gus, and electronic (120v AC) mouse repellents. Works for me..


I get it at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Menards Home Improvement, etc.


I put a bag and/or spray the basement compartments for water, electric, and any hydraulics. I put a bag in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and cab area. I rotate between the Fresh Cab and Gus's.


I have an electronic repellent in the bedroom and cab area.
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[CJ7365]

This really works well. You can buy a whole bunch of them for the price of all the other gimicks.

.99 cents

[Mageksl]

Barn, or feral cats. I always look for cats when looking for storage places

[rarebear.nm]

Like others I live in a semi rural area and have had various mice and packrat issues in the past.

I totally agree spend the time and first plug up all of the holes, at least as small as 3/16". Now as for keeping them gone. Snap traps are very effective. But keep in mind that the bait used on them is an attractant. I used snap traps to kill off existing populations, but the bait will draw new rodents into the area. I finally went with strobe lights. Use both 120v DJ style lights and 12v strobes as used on emergency vehicles. Both seem to work well. Since I started using them in my RVs, vehicles and sheds and have not seen any sign of rodents. I use Rid-a-Rat strobes under the hoods, two per each vehicle. No more problems there.

I tend to believe various techniques will work in one area of the country while it fails elsewhere. Maybe a differences in response of different species. Don't know. I also use Bounce dryer sheets stuffed everywhere. Not sure if it deters rodents, but DW likes the smell.

I know many people use Fresh-Carb, but here I find the bags used in Packrat nests....

[Mtn. Lion]

I've camped across the West for several years boondocking and had the most success using mechanical traps baited with peanut butter. Three around each wheel.

Then I put those green rat poison blocks wired-up in the engine bay. Then a note goes on the dash to tell me to remove them before leaving.

If the traps are triggered w/out mice, then use rat traps and weaken the trigger mechanism and possibly change the bait since they may remember peanut butter is dangerouse. There are some big mice in the Mohave.

[NXR]

Take a clue from Uncle Duke. Just substitute "mice" where it says "dogs".

Ray