Mice!!!

[Ken55]

over the years and many vehicles that wind up sitting outside they get attacked by mice around here. the only thing that i found that works is to pop the hood and leave it open.

 

[beaverguy]

Put a cat under the hood?

NOT A CAT I have a Cummins under the hood LOL LOL

 

[jacknife]

I had bad mouse and rat problems . I tried many things . For the pas5 years I have put a LED spot light under the truck with a dawn to dusk shut off . Problem solved ! Never even a hint of a problem . Also have one under my 5th wheel easy and works !!

 

[Timd32]

Good News:
So 2.5 months and no traps tripped, eaten, or signs of mice in the garage.

Bad News:
I was looking for a spare fan hub, figure would look in my truck thats been sitting inside for a very long time, no idea last time doors were even opened, well inside it is pretty bad, tons of mice turds and not good at all. I've had a new carpet kit and headliner for a long time never installed it. So really that was all going to be torn out at some point.

But deff have alot of clean up to do. Really don't have the time but will make some this weekend to atleast get it cleaned up and cleaned out.

It's a shame for sure should have passed this truck on to someone who would use it. I hate to let things sit. Thought it was safe inside the garage for the most part.. No clue where they would have gotten in from, will try to find that.

 

[jgillott]

I hate to bring this up again, but if all else fails, go back to the cat idea. They truly are efficient at this rodent control.

Here was this morning's present.

 

[DavidC]

That is one savage cat

 

[Topzide]

There's the proof of why people have barn cats! Keep rodents out of the feed and tack!

I hate to bring this up again, but if all else fails, go back to the cat idea. They truly are efficient at this rodent control.

Here was this morning's present.

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Best thing to do is adopt a Spayed/Neutered cat from the local shelter, give them a good bedding area and just enough food to make them want to hunt the little critters down! The wife's indoor cats are always bringing us their toys as rewards to share in. It's in a cats nature to share their catch with their pride which will included you. Once you notice a decline in mice, up there food a bit to keep them from hunting down all the birds. If mice show back up, decrease food a bit to entice the hunting again. Keep them able to be handled so that they can see vet to give you many years of protection!

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

Good News:
So 2.5 months and no traps tripped, eaten, or signs of mice in the garage.

Bad News:
I was looking for a spare fan hub, figure would look in my truck thats been sitting inside for a very long time, no idea last time doors were even opened, well inside it is pretty bad, tons of mice turds and not good at all. I've had a new carpet kit and headliner for a long time never installed it. So really that was all going to be torn out at some point.

But deff have alot of clean up to do. Really don't have the time but will make some this weekend to atleast get it cleaned up and cleaned out.

It's a shame for sure should have passed this truck on to someone who would use it. I hate to let things sit. Thought it was safe inside the garage for the most part.. No clue where they would have gotten in from, will try to find that.

I had a 97 Chevy before my Ram used primarily for plowing but also an occasional daily driver. Broke the torsion bar mount crossmember in February while plowing. Luckily it was the last snow of that season. Bought my Ram in March (4 years ago this Sunday) and in April decided to move the Chevy. It was infested inside. Nests found in the seat back, glove box, and inside the steering column. What a mess... and the smell was beyond disgusting. Used a leaf blower to remove the nests and debris. Left the doors open to air it out and scrubbed everything with disinfectant cleaner. It was a work truck with rubber floor mats that made it easier. Was able to clean it up reasonably well and successfully sell the truck. As of last fall, she was still on the road...

 

[Timd32]

I had a 97 Chevy before my Ram used primarily for plowing but also an occasional daily driver. Broke the torsion bar mount crossmember in February while plowing. Luckily it was the last snow of that season. Bought my Ram in March (4 years ago this Sunday) and in April decided to move the Chevy. It was infested inside. Nests found in the seat back, glove box, and inside the steering column. What a mess... and the smell was beyond disgusting. Used a leaf blower to remove the nests and debris. Left the doors open to air it out and scrubbed everything with disinfectant cleaner. It was a work truck with rubber floor mats that made it easier. Was able to clean it up reasonably well and successfully sell the truck. As of last fall, she was still on the road...

Good to hear, yeah will get it cleaned up this weekend, not going to sit on it knowing there are issues.

As they say we will get thru this. Not what I wanted to be doing, but no one really to blame but me.

We have some strays that linger a gray and orange tabby, I think they have helped. But we also have every other sort of creature out my way. Last year had a bobcat out back, possum, skunk, black bear, raccoon, so leaving the food out for outdoor cats is not going to end well is what I envision

 

[LAllen]

Victor-M3105 The "TIN CAT"

I used this trap to to catch the mice that were eating my battery blanket. Placed it behind the front wheel.
Note, I did put some bait in the trap to attract them.

I also used this trap to eliminate a mouse infestation problem in my barn. Caught 10 mice the first night, about 15 the next night, kept catching them till it didn't catch any more. So far they haven't come back ( 8 months ).

I didn't use this trap because it is a "live catch" trap, I took care of the mice after they had been caught by the "tin cat".

This trap WORKS! better then I ever expected.

15' 3500 4WD club cab
01' 2500 2WD quad cab
lots of mods

 

[Timd32]

They are probably so.busy chomping on my Dodge that that have not come back out to be caught in the traps.

That Tin Cat looks good.

None of my traps are even eaten, so if I start to see any new activity will give that style a shot.

 

[seafish]

Shawn Woods is a rodenticide histiory buff and expert who publsihes his findings on youtube using nighttime cameras on youtube.

Here is the inexpensive but practical way he developed to take care of rat infestations.

 

[seafish]

In that video above, be SURE to check out the IS section with escaped lab rat that is repeatedy using a dowel to set the trap off before going in for the bait!!!

I also like the idea of using sunfowers around and on top of the trap, as well as using DIFFERENT baits, both sweet and savory.

That said, IMO a small scap of cooked bacon ALWAYs works...I mean who can resist bacon ??

 

[seafish]

And here is Shawn's favorite MOUSE trap of all times. With it, he easily catches 21 mice in 3 days

I think this thing must be the ORIGINAL Tin Cat

 

[HPSimpson]

Easy way to rid mice is barn cat they do outstanding job couple weeks no more mice, simple.

 

[seafish]

Easy way to rid mice is barn cat they do outstanding job couple weeks no more mice, simple.

Of course that's the best way cuz you get a friend out of the deal as well...I love my barn kitty !!!

 

[Timd32]

Shawn Woods is a rodenticide histiory buff and expert who publsihes his findings on youtube using nighttime cameras on youtube.

Here is the inexpensive but practical way he developed to take care of rat infestations.

Well that set up works really well.

A friend had a rat issue at his daughter's house, they ate thru the wall and even part of the dishwasher and were living behind the dishwasher.

Now I have been having mice issues, not rats.

I shared that video with him and he built one last night and already caught one today.

 

[seafish]

but, but, but ... he didnt add the spike nails to keep the rat from backing out just incase its neck didnt break !!!

The nails were my favorite part !!! JK/LOL

 

[JR]

I just may have to make some of those up for my chicken coop. It's a never ending battle out there

 

[Timd32]

but, but, but ... he didnt add the spike nails to keep the rat from backing out just incase its neck didnt break !!!

The nails were my favorite part !!! JK/LOL

Your right...... good call.