I dealt with this problem last year. I live near a field and last winter I must've dealt with at least 15-20 mice. I hadn't had any again until now so I know this isn't the only one. How can I get rid of them once and for all?
2007-11-04 19:06:24 · 7 answers · asked by Smartass 2012 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Unfortunately, in winter, the field mice will
decide to become house guests.
They don't eat much, but they are annoying.
If you bait them, they die in the walls and you
will regret it come summer.
Traps or a good active cat are your best answers.
2007-11-05 13:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some great; albeit fun answers so far.
First of all you should probably determine where they gain access; considering they can get through a hole/crack; smaller than a DIME.
Snap traps will help; even at the exterior; but GUMMY BEARS are far better than P Nut Butter (No offense to that answer)... They don't turn Rancid; which will only cause a mouse to seek other BAIT or nesting material.
Another; even more important issue however; is the notion of BAIT. The idea is NOT to attract them, no matter if you have snap traps or elaborate laser cannons. The issue is at best; REPEL them. I have to say... If for example; you placed a trap; no matter the BAIT; and killed one mouse; THE OTHERS will not suddenly feel threatened and avoid gaining access.
Your options likely equal the number of suggested/ HYPED/ tested/ methods you'll ever find.
On a light hearted note; I could say; "Re-Locate" to the City; but the Country Cousins would eventually visit the city cousins.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-05 02:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are probably field mice - come in for the winter to hibernate and go out again in the summer.
You can't keep them out as they get through really tiny spaces. If you set traps the traps only work when the mouse is active.
I found that they don't like smell of onion or garlic and I put onions/garlic where the mice are getting in, in my laundry store (to prevent nesting there) and on my food cupboard shelves.
Keep all your food put away as that encourages them.
My OH swears by the sonic deterrants but they give me bad headache even though I can't hear them.
2007-11-04 19:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by Storm Rider 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case you get a pair cats then you certainly extra useful desire that they are solid mousers. some are, and a few are not. we are residing by woods, and constantly have hardship with mice. We had a cat that became rather solid catching mice. And on an analogous time as my son's burmese python became interior the residing house we on no account had any hardship with mice. yet, a cat could probable be the main suitable answer.
2016-12-15 16:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by barreda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. Last year i bought (a 4 pack) what I think are called a "sonic" deterrent, that you plug into an outlet, and they emit a high frequency tone (inaudible to humans). They seem to work pretty good. I think they are the brand, Black Flag, kind of spendy, but not as messy.
2007-11-04 19:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by sha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could have swore you said moose. Set out a bunch of snap traps and use peanut butter as bait. You'll get tired of finding dead mice.
2007-11-04 19:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by br@ini@c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a cat, (or two). We have two and the only mice we ever see are dead ones that they bring in occasionally. Hope this helps.
2007-11-04 19:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by SKCave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋