Is this from mice? (1 Viewer)

[davidathomas42]

So Wednesday when I came to use this collapsible bowl I noticed what looked like nibble holes on the base of it.

Now it's only been in the Motorhome for a few weeks and I saw no evidence of mice droppings anywhere and it previously lived in the garage so it could have been from then but still slightly worrying.

Does it look like mice have been at it?

 

[Fletton]

I'd say yes.... but if no droppings anywhere... then probs garage

 

[pappajohn]

Yep, definitely Mickey.

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[DanielFord]

I'm going with yes on this one. I'd be putting out traps to confirm this theory. I always have a few set in our van, they catch one or two a year, the neighbourhood cats catch the rest!

 

[Just smiffy]

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So Wednesday when I came to use this collapsible bowl I noticed what looked like nibble holes on the base of it.

Now it's only been in the Motorhome for a few weeks and I saw no evidence of mice droppings anywhere and it previously lived in the garage so it could have been from then but still slightly worrying.

Does it look like mice have been at it?

I take it you mean the house garage and not the Motorhome garage...?

If so that's where it probably happened..

 

[Puddleduck]

If no other damage in the motorhome and no droppings then mice in the garage I would think.

I set the sticky traps and check them several times a day. Also we use the tumble drier sheets. However the cat from the cottage up the road has taken to sleeping under the motorhome when she is not busy patrolling her territory and I am sure that helps control them. Strangely she doesn't seem too bothered by the birds, they ignore her completely and get really close to her but she does hunt / catch mice and voles.

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[davidathomas42]

I take it you mean the house garage and not the Motorhome garage...?

If so that's where it probably happened..

Yea the house garage. Old house to be fair.

Ill go grab some traps tomorrow to be sure. Don't want my nicely stocked food cupboard becoming a mouse buffet

 

[Anthea M]

We don't leave any perishables in the van over winter for that reason but have a bag ready at home just to place in the van when setting off and also fill the fridge just before setting off.
We do leave bedding etc in but always check every few days!!
I hate mice!!!!

 

[Mousy]

I hate mice!!!!

I fought we woz friends

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[Anthea M]

I fought we woz friends

We are , only the four legged variety ! You are safe!!!

 

[funflair]

Catch poor mousy in a humane trap and then mark behind his head with tip ex or nail varnish, let him go and see how many more times you catch him and how far away you have to take him before he comes back.

He could be She of course but the same applies.

Martin

 

[davidathomas42]

Catch poor mousy in a humane trap and then mark behind his head with tip ex or nail varnish, let him go and see how many more times you catch him and how far away you have to take him before he comes back.

He could be She of course but the same applies.

Martin

That sounds a nice humane way to do it and I suppose the little guys/gals are only after keeping warm and fed over the winter.

Taking the little girl to B&Q with me this morning to go pick some traps so will see if they have some friendly ones.

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[movan]

I take mine to the woods about two miles away ... so far the same ones havn't come back ... but it an ongoing battle because my mh stored about 5ft away from a forest.

 

[hilldweller]

No. Rats. BIG RATS.

 

[Popeye]

mark behind his head with tip ex or nail varnish

I marked the ones in my Garage just behind the ears with a less carefully placed shovel blade, have never seen them since!

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[mushy]

I put a piece of chocolate inside an empty wine bottle and a piece outside to lure him in and set the bottle on an incline. Mousey hopped in but got too much wheel spin to get out. Put a message in the bottle supposedly written from him saying he is looking for a new home and toss him in the sea.

 

[Anthea M]

That sounds a nice humane way to do it and I suppose the little guys/gals are only after keeping warm and fed over the winter.

Taking the little girl to B&Q with me this morning to go pick some traps so will see if they have some friendly ones.

You will have an ambivalent feeling towards them when you read about the expensive damage they can do ! Chewing wiring in engine , cushions ,bedding etc did I say I hate mice!!! But not @Mousy !!

 

[hilldweller]

I marked the ones in my Garage just behind the ears with a less carefully placed shovel blade, have never seen them since!

I N C O M I N G !

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[davidathomas42]

X4 Traps set

The local hardware store owed me £5 and they were £2.50 a pair and only had the slightly less humane versions so it's bye bye mouse

I still think it was the previous houses garage where the damage was done and not in the Motorhome but at least I am now covered for any new visitors.

1 in the food cupboard. 1 in the wardrobe and one each end of the floor of the van.

Dinner is bread and butter with a little hot chocolate powder. Yummy last meal.

 

[hilldweller]

Dinner is bread and butter with a little hot chocolate powder. Yummy last meal.

The rats that ate that high tensile plastic will eat the trap whole, spit out the spring then set to on the ketchup followed by the Pringles.

 

[Anthea M]

@davidathomas42 Don't forget the laundry sheets scattered about they don't like the smell apparently . And we plug in a mouse detractor thingy that clicks! Can't remember the name!

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[TheBig1]

use peanut butter as bait and place one trap in the cab under dashboard as a likely entry point

 

[DavidG58]

Radio 2 mentioned the other day that peppermint oil on cotton wool balls will keep them away, no experience myself and not now actually totally sure I remember what they said quite right, but chuck enough deterrents in and one might work, even if not yet a known cure always presumes the broken neck doesn't get them of course

 

[movan]

Radio 2 mentioned the other day that peppermint oil on cotton wool balls will keep them away, no experience myself and not now actually totally sure I remember what they said quite right, but chuck enough deterrents in and one might work, even if not yet a known cure always presumes the broken neck doesn't get them of course

I use that .. it seems to work but can be difficult to find in the shops.

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[DanielFord]

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X4 Traps set

The local hardware store owed me £5 and they were £2.50 a pair and only had the slightly less humane versions so it's bye bye mouse

I still think it was the previous houses garage where the damage was done and not in the Motorhome but at least I am now covered for any new visitors.

1 in the food cupboard. 1 in the wardrobe and one each end of the floor of the van.

Dinner is bread and butter with a little hot chocolate powder. Yummy last meal.

I think these are very humane! I've been using them for years, think of it as an educational process for the mouse. If it takes the food, it loses its head. I have carefully monitored our traps and I am yet to see a repeat offender, all of the mice caught had heads!

 

[Floydster]

Could be this one.....
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[movan]

Could be this one.....
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Well now you've done it havn't you....

I want to adopt them all.

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[Enword]

Radio 2 mentioned the other day

Yep not keen on Radio 2 myself, but never thought it would keep mice away

 

[Hydraman]

I always had the policy that all the ones wearing trousers and glasses could stay, but the others should go.
I will say that I have tried various makes of electronic "rodent repellent devices" they are meant to clear a large area! (none worked for me!)
Might just have deaf rats in our shed?

 

[BobtheBass]

Could be Aardvarks, not mice? Rhubarb stalks stood in plantpots full of lard and cashew nuts should scare them away.