For the first time in my life, I have a mouse problem. I also have two lazy cats. The mice are in two of my kitchen cupboards. I've repeatedly cleaned them out using bleach and peppermint oil but my mice seem to like it! I then bought two humane traps. I've had them down nearly 2 weeks and not a nibble. I used peanut butter, then cheese. I don't want to kill them, I'd just like them to leave! Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Take everything out of those cupboards. Then check (with a flashlight) bottom and sides for any spaces where the mice can get in. Mice can go through very tiny spaces. Seal those spaces with silicon seal. I found spaces in my cupboards around where the sink pipes come in and go out.
Stop feeding your two lazy cats so well, and maybe they will get the urge to hunt those pests !!!!!!! Just kidding(NOT). Once mice find a way in AND food available, snap traps are really the only safe and sure solution. Well, poisons work too, but that's not safe for humans OR pets, or other animals. Most mouse poisons make the mice very thirsty, so usually the mice head outside looking for water. Which is great, but other animals might eat them and be poisoned too. Also, finding even the smallest of spaces and plugging them to keep the critters out, is what needs to be done.
haha thanks! i dont think i could use either!id not have a problem if the cats killed them,i dont think,lazy beggars.i might try a different type of humane trap-and i ll definately go round filling holes in.thanks!xxx
Hi. I read somewhere I am sure online people put out juicy fruit gum I know it sounds silly but there were a lot of comments about it working. Hey worth a try. Lol. Good luck
I tried that years ago and it didn't work at all. Snap traps baited with peanut butter works the best., The real trick is to use just a tiny bit stuffed into the "food holding" part of the trap, so they really have to work at getting it out.
i think you need to kill them. i have had over 40 in 3 years. the only way to stop them was to kill them. i had babie etc.
yes with a baby youd have to,i understand that,but its just me and my dogs,lazy cats,and the meece!ive just gone round filling holes in with screwed up tinfoil and taping it in,if i have to resort to poison i suppose i will but im trying nice ways first!xx
As you have dogs and cats, I would HIGHLY recommend you NOT use poisons. Pets can be very curious, and I would hate for one of yours to snatch up one of the poison-killed mice and eat it.....think dead pet.
I've read all the comments, but no one has mentioned or questioned how are the mice getting into your house or apartment.
This is your biggest problem, as just keeping them out of your cupboards will not stop them from making holes/entry points somewhere else.
There are natural repellents and if not working for you, it's possible your solution was not strong enough.
Natural Rodent Repellent
Peppermint Oil
Cinnamon
Vinegar
Citronella
Ammonia
Bleach
Mothballs
Just remember: close off the outside entryways or the mice will keep coming back.
Cybergrannie, I DID make suggestions on plugging mouse entry points.
My parents had a 1952 Lincoln Continental parked in a second garage stall for a couple of years, while Dad decided what and how he was re-doing the interior. My Mom put mesh bags with moth balls in them, all over the car interior, and refilled them when the moth balls evaporated. She put cotton rags soaked with camphor oil around various spots in the car. Someone suggested Irish Spring soap and Cinnamon sticks. None of these things worked to repel the mice.
Sorry, you're correct; I missed your mention of finding the entry point.
I just think that is the important beginning point.
I ran across this and tried it. Worked very good for me. mygardenlife.com/
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