On Apr 23, 7:09=A0am, Frank <frankdotlogullo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Suzie-Q wrote:
> > In article <gu2dnTHHINQqUZDVnZ2dnUVZ_ozin...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > =A0Frank <frankdotlogullo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> fries...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >>> 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.
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> >>> 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,
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> >>> a week later, 3 of my crates have droppings in them again. I have
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> >>> using this shed since last October, and it was working well until
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> >>> mouse moved in.
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> >>> I am looking for advice in how to preventmicefrom getting in,
> >>> anything that might repel them, and how would be the best way toget
> >>>ridof 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 togetin, but obviously large enough formice. 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.
>
> >>Micecangetthrough very small openings. They may even be coming in
> >> under the shed door. =A0Igetthem in the house even though I seal any
> >> potential opening. =A0In your case, I would use spring traps and
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> >> bait to kill any thatgetin 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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You may have more openings than you are aware of. One trick that
helped me was to
wait until dark, and have someone walk around structure with a
flashlight. Wait inside
shed, and see if you see any other cracks of light. If you see light,
you need to find a
way to block the entry.
Mike
http://www.ridmiceforever.com
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