Mice in a Camper

RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Diana (Guest Post) (05/04/2008) I've tried using a whole box of dryer sheets. Went today to open up 26' trailer. Wall to wall dryer sheets have mice poop and urine on it. Also put down D-con, that was all eaten up. Found dead mice. Use to be just winter months when the camper was closed up. Last year it was every few days. So, I'm going to try the peppermint oil, will let you know how that works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By carolyn (Guest Post) (04/20/2008) The dryer do not work I tried it this past winter they still get in. Anyone have any better suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. thank You Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Joe (Guest Post) (03/30/2008) They do not work. Get spray from RV dealer that you use on rolled up paper. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Kellie (Guest Post) (03/28/2008) I wonder if mice are like people in the sense that some like peppermint and/or dryer sheets and some don't. I'm going to try the peppermint and if that doesn't work I'll try the dryer sheets. By the way I read if put a dryer sheet half out your pocket it keeps mosquitos away from your tender skin; I will try it this year camping....Bye y'all Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Rachel (Guest Post) (03/18/2008) My friend and I are doing a science fair project for school on what repels mice. These suggestions will be very helpful for my research paper. Thank you all! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Mike (Guest Post) (12/02/2007) Moth balls are the way to go Put in a few balls in various spots and rest peacefully. First year with a trailer I used Dryer sheets and they do not work I have used moth balls for the past 7 and haven't seen a mouse since! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Steve (Guest Post) (08/08/2007) I put moth balls in plastic tupper-ware with holes poked in the containers. I havent had another mouse since. The tupper-ware keeps the moth balls fromm rolling around. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Bill GOodman (Guest Post) (07/15/2007) Another year in the battle with the mice. I believe they appreciate the bedding that dryer sheets provide. I spread a whole box of the smelly scented type and it didn't deter them at all. Poop all over them. Last fall, we read about peppermint oil on cotton balls and tried them all over as well. Same effect - or should I say NO effect. It actually looks worse this year. I don't know what to try next but will probably go with the fox urine method. Something has to work! This is a popup camper and sealing the underside is just not feasible. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Cindy (Guest Post) (06/15/2007) uh how about a cat lol? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Carolyn (Guest Post) (06/07/2007) Can you use the peppermint oil near or around food...like in a pantry? Thank you Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By esther (Guest Post) (06/07/2007) I used Bounce dryer sheets all over in every corner ( closet, fridge, bed, drawers, cupboards etc.)of my camper last winter to spring. I never found any mouse droppings at all. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post by jmz2005 (129) | (06/07/2007) Profile | Contact I sprinkled baking soda in my daughter's closet when we were catching at least a mouse a day in there, almost 2 yrs ago, and haven't seen a mouse since. I do vacuum it up every few months and add new to keep it fresh. I am terrified of mice. Good luck. HTH. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By (Guest Post) (06/07/2007) Try putting peppermint essential oil on balls of cotton and place them where you see mouse droppings. It should repel them Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post by Simply Joyful (12) | (06/06/2007) Contact Where can I buy this "Peppermint Oil" ? I live in Illinois/Wisconsin area. Thanks! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Sandy (Guest Post) (06/06/2007) I read one time to try dryer sheets so I tried it. Well, the mice pooped all over it. Then I tried peppermint oil on cotton balls. It was too hard for the mice to poop on them, so they just pooped along side them. I have not found anything that works. Now we bought a strong spot light that we will take under the camper and look for any little hole that they get in through. I think it might be around the slide outs that they get in. We'll just keep trying to seal it up. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post by trbrown22 (107) | (06/05/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact I've never heard of dryer sheets doing the job. I would think the dryer sheets would help make them a nice soft nest, but I do not know, the smell might drive them away. I do know that peppermint essential oil will help repel them. Here is a paragraph I grabbed from another site: But essential oils such as peppermint, mothballs, ammonia and onion have been known to drive mice away. Some people even say fox urine will send your mice packin because the fox is a natural predator of mice. Peppermint oil sure sounds more pleasing to the other residents of the apartment: you! OH, also, ammonia will help with any other odors too. It attracts odors and cleans the air. But be very careful with ammonia and emtpy any containers before moving the camper. As for the peppermint, I'd suggest putting a few drops on cotton balls and tossing them freely around the camper. They will smell wonderful for you and awful for the mice. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Mice in a Camper Post By Darlene (Guest Post) (06/05/2007) Peppermint oil, not the kind used in candy, will send them on their way. It works! I've used it before with great success. You can buy the peppermint oil at a health food store. Put the peppermint oil on rags or cotton balls and then just place them where you want them. No harm to anyone and the mice don't like them. I hope this helps you. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse