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Started by Charlief, October 18, 2009, 11:28:19 AM

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Charlief

October 18, 2009, 11:28:19 AM
The shed at the back of my property has some new tenants.  Mice have moved in and I need to get them out.  Getting rid of them won't be a problem...... but how do I keep them away?

I have read that moth balls might work.  Any one have any FHE with deterrents? 

I'm going to go through the shed (8'x12') and seal all possible openings with spray foam. 

I might just end up spreading poison all around the shed but I don't want to harm any other animals in the area.  I don't have to worry about any dogs/cats  getting to the poison.

Oldfisti

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October 18, 2009, 12:09:52 PM
I've had moth balls work quite well for garden pests.

I would think they'd be effective for mice as well.
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October 18, 2009, 12:15:53 PM
Quote from: Charlief on October 18, 2009, 11:28:19 AMI'm going to go through the shed (8'x12') and seal all possible openings with spray foam. 

I've had good results sticking steel wool in all possible openings.

Sorry, no FHE with a deterrent.

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October 18, 2009, 12:25:36 PM
+1 on the steel wool.  I wouldn't waste money on the foam.  Fill the holes full of steel wool and put metal flashing over them. 

Barn cats work wonders on furry and feathered critters......
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October 18, 2009, 01:35:43 PM
i dont think you will ever keep them out.
put decon inside the shed.
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October 18, 2009, 01:38:36 PM
we use cats,

want some?   ;D
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October 18, 2009, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 18, 2009, 01:38:36 PM
we use cats,

want some?   ;D
You did seem to have a good crop this year.

Has anyone ever just tried a "No Mice Allowed" sign?
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Charlief

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October 18, 2009, 02:38:11 PM
I NEED to keep the mice out. I just bought a new John Deere tractor and if those make the beast with two backsers move back in I'll be pissed!

Cats are not an option because... Well.... I hate 'em.

I'll probably go all out and buy every trap/poison available.

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October 18, 2009, 02:43:29 PM
Steel wool shoved into the areas and held in place by the spray foam. Rodents don't like the steel wool feeling on their teeth...
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#9
October 18, 2009, 02:46:28 PM
Option 1
http://www.wlwt.com/news/9981163/detail.html

Option 2
Giant centipede eating mouse.

I like number 2 as now you also get a nice cuddly pet.  [thumbsup]
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Speedbag

#10
October 18, 2009, 03:20:52 PM
Bounce dryer sheets.

(yes, really)

I've used them in stored cars for years - and in the spring the car smells fresh! Not sure how you'd apply to a building, other than tossing them everywhere (or packing the nooks and crannies with them).
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Charlief

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October 18, 2009, 03:24:47 PM
Quote from: Speedbag on October 18, 2009, 03:20:52 PM
Bounce dryer sheets.

(yes, really)



I read that on line also and thought... no way.  Hell  I'll cover the floor with them!

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October 18, 2009, 08:43:13 PM
Quote from: angler on October 18, 2009, 12:25:36 PM
+1 on the steel wool.  I wouldn't waste money on the foam.  Fill the holes full of steel wool and put metal flashing over them. 

Barn cats work wonders on furry and feathered critters......

+1

Mice can chew through most anything except steel wool.

Even concrete wont stop them.

Also, they can fit through an opening the size of a dime.  Or so I've read.

I like the centipede idea.  Just get a bag of those and release them in the shed.

Problem solved.

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#13
October 19, 2009, 05:25:13 AM
every year we pack our combine with moth balls, and it works pretty well, except it only seems to work in smaller enclosed spaces, I don't think you can just scatter them out in an open area and have them work, if you had a cupboard or something you wanted them to stay out of the moth balls would work, but I don't know about a whole shed.

Howie

#14
October 19, 2009, 05:30:45 AM
Moth balls don't work on Bronx squirrels.
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