JimD
Well-Known Member
[font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]There was some good info on the NOA (Nonlethal Options forAnimals) Site.
It's more directed toward detering mice from the home, but has good ideas and tips in general:[/font]
[font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]http://www.noasavesanimals.org/mice.htm[/font]
[font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]A Practical Guide To Mouse Proofing
[/font][font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]If you have seen the movie Mousehunt, you know that mouseproofing an environment is a challenge. Mice and rats will enterbuildings through gaps in outer walls, using pipes as their roadways.They are usually attracted by food (open trash cans, dry dog or catfood in paper bags, bird seed, etc.). Mice can fit through an openingthe size of a dime. Frequently animals come inside in thebeginning of winter when they are seeking warmth. Another factor thatwill drive animals inside is nearby construction. The most effectiveanimal proofing techniques are:[/font]
- [font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]Seal all containers with food (especially if they are nearpipes or cracks in the flooring).[/font]
- [font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]Seal gaps and other openings where they can enter the houseusing caulk or sealant.[/font]
- [font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]Humane traps can be used to relocate the animals.[/font]
[font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"]"It isnot necessary to use poisons or any form of inhumane traps (i.e.traditional snap traps or glue traps). They are cruel, ineffective andpose a lethal danger to non-targeted animals such your pets, other wildanimals and even children. If a poisoned or injured animaldies in the walls of your home, the stench will be impossible toremove. The following items used together can be effective inpreventing mice or rats from entering your home:[/font]
- [font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"]Steel wool (brillo pads)[/font]
- [font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"]Camphor (moth balls)[/font]
- [font="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular,sans-serif"]Peppermint oil-soaked cotton balls.[/font]