Suzie-Q wrote:
> In article <gu2dnTHHINQqUZDVnZ2dnUVZ_ozinZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> Frank <frankdotlogullo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> friesian@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>>> I have a small metal shed that I keep buiness supplies in. About a
>>> month ago, I discovered that I had at least one mouse in there. Almost
>>> all of my crates had some droppings in them. The two bottom crates
>>> were clear, and the 3 crates with locking lids were clear. Everything
>>> else had stuff in it. One of them had the live mouse, though it ran
>>> away when I dropped the crate.
>>>
>>> I removed everything from the shed, cleaned out everything, and
>>> cleaned out the shed. There were two small gaps in the bottom of the
>>> shed, so I put cement in them to close the holes. I don't think that
>>> was how it enetered though since the bottom crates were clear. My dad
>>> put up metal covers over the vents at the top of the shed.
>>>
>>> I was sure every hole was closed before I put stuff back in. Yet, only
>>> a week later, 3 of my crates have droppings in them again. I have been
>>> using this shed since last October, and it was working well until this
>>> mouse moved in.
>>>
>>> I am looking for advice in how to prevent mice from getting in,
>>> anything that might repel them, and how would be the best way to get
>>> rid of them. If I put traps in with bait, will that end up attracting
>>> even more of them? Or just catch them if they are already inside?
>>>
>>> Most of my crates have a couple small holes beneath the handles. Too
>>> small for a rat to get in, but obviously large enough for mice. Should
>>> I replace the crates with locking lids that don't have any holes, or
>>> can I block these holes with something that will deter them from
>>> getting in? Any ideas for what I should use to block the holes? I can
>>> tape something over the holes. I know they can chew through plastic,
>>> and the crates are only plastic. But hopefully I can use something
>>> that will deter them.
>>>
>>>
>> Mice can get through very small openings. They may even be coming in
>> under the shed door. I get them in the house even though I seal any
>> potential opening. In your case, I would use spring traps and poison
>> bait to kill any that get in shed.
>
>
> Or you can use a humane trap with peanut butter inside, catch the
> mouse, drive it down the street and let it go.
>
maybe, just give the mouse the keys to your car and let it drive itself ;)
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