tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post3148320226851051038..comments2024-03-28T16:50:48.709-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: MOUSE IN THE HOUSE1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-55626188454560958852012-08-19T11:51:30.568-05:002012-08-19T11:51:30.568-05:00Wow, that is very clever. Funny thing, I love the...Wow, that is very clever. Funny thing, I love the smell of Irish Spring soap so I wouldn't mind that scattered around, ha. There are a couple of spots that I wonder if that's where they are coming in. I was thinking too that we could put some behind the piers (it's a pier and beam house) outside, that might deter them from even coming around the house to begin with. Great idea, I think I might just try that first. Thank you!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52127198403196285172012-08-19T08:50:45.282-05:002012-08-19T08:50:45.282-05:00I work at a hardware store where we were often hav...I work at a hardware store where we were often having mice come in and eat our grass- and bird-seeds. We found that placing bars of (original scent) Irish Spring soap has deterred the mice completely. It has worked well in my home too, as my cats are amazing at all things except rodenticide. In my home I place them where I think the mice were getting in (near a drafty door) and at the store we just set a couple of bars next to the seed bags. Good Luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-3367583436643178942012-08-10T22:17:32.006-05:002012-08-10T22:17:32.006-05:00Now THAT is ingenious, thank you for that link as ...Now THAT is ingenious, thank you for that link as well! Really smart, thank you!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4407431338254581162012-08-10T22:15:34.153-05:002012-08-10T22:15:34.153-05:00I love that idea too! Sort of like room freshener...I love that idea too! Sort of like room freshener that is a mouse repellent too! Awesome. I think there is a place here in town that I've seen that has the peppermint oil (and other essential oils) for sale. I'll definitely try that. Thank you! And thanks for stopping by!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34212460726265013692012-08-10T22:14:16.577-05:002012-08-10T22:14:16.577-05:00Cat fur is a great idea too! And with three cats ...Cat fur is a great idea too! And with three cats at home (in the city) that's an easy source, ha. I can't wait to have another one (or two or three) out there someday. p.s. your kittens are adorable (everyone go check out her blog to see the kittens). :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13157146905034819272012-08-10T22:12:32.780-05:002012-08-10T22:12:32.780-05:00Ha, you're the first. But probably not the la...Ha, you're the first. But probably not the last. LOL! :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-53419086307422755902012-08-10T22:10:27.372-05:002012-08-10T22:10:27.372-05:00Now that's cool! I love the idea of all natur...Now that's cool! I love the idea of all natural solutions like that. I'll try it and let you know.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-20144718409198508482012-08-10T22:10:02.527-05:002012-08-10T22:10:02.527-05:00:-( That's what I was afraid of hearing.:-( That's what I was afraid of hearing.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13729581050151992862012-08-10T22:07:37.263-05:002012-08-10T22:07:37.263-05:00Anywhere, I have "smelled" a skunk while...Anywhere, I have "smelled" a skunk while out mowing. I'm sure they are there somewhere, just hope they stay elsewhere. I thought about some sort of containers for linens and stuff. But like Jessica said, i hope these little buggers don't have steel teeth, LOL!<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13392013179753920582012-08-10T21:58:13.101-05:002012-08-10T21:58:13.101-05:00I appreciate your realistic take. I will have to...I appreciate your realistic take. I will have to remember that. I just see fur and see cute. I can't help it. But perhaps I needed to be brought back down to Earth, ha. THank you!! I'll keep y'all posted on the "battle"!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79526537745257322662012-08-10T21:54:08.868-05:002012-08-10T21:54:08.868-05:00Well that's not encouraging, LOL! Maybe the c...Well that's not encouraging, LOL! Maybe the cat is too full? LOL!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64753161519756668182012-08-10T21:52:56.025-05:002012-08-10T21:52:56.025-05:00Another vote for the high tech! Yes, I have seen ...Another vote for the high tech! Yes, I have seen a couple while mowing, in the tall grass. Believe it or not, I used to have a pet mouse (two actually) when I was a young child. Probably why I cant' bear to kill them, ha, but I do know they are very smart. And probably why I don't see them around. They are hiding and plotting! ha.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-48009095734762494832012-08-10T21:44:50.834-05:002012-08-10T21:44:50.834-05:00In an old house that's kind of hard but I will...In an old house that's kind of hard but I will look. I do know of a couple small holes, but thought it was too small, perhaps not. Steel wool is a great 'eco friendly' solution. Thank you! <br /><br />Yes, I do't mind the occasion houseguest, just don't want to have them all over the place. This is the first thing I've seen that is mouse related so I'm guessing (hoping?) it will an "occasional" thing.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-17451634117702097902012-08-10T21:38:30.130-05:002012-08-10T21:38:30.130-05:00I know, I wish we could have them out there (we wi...I know, I wish we could have them out there (we will someday!). 2nd Family that lives at the other end of the property has several cats. I'll have to ask next time I see them. I think I see an electronic thingy in our future!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-47237711844452977452012-08-10T21:33:31.664-05:002012-08-10T21:33:31.664-05:00Awesome to know! I'm willing to try that.Awesome to know! I'm willing to try that.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70320980725662784732012-08-10T21:33:13.185-05:002012-08-10T21:33:13.185-05:00I always wondered if those worked? Thanks!!I always wondered if those worked? Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-84286015589643242832012-08-09T11:19:01.613-05:002012-08-09T11:19:01.613-05:00http://journal.chrisglass.com/2005/09/how_to_catch...http://journal.chrisglass.com/2005/09/how_to_catch_a_.htmlmelissa beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617567775900623609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-15284710992328949882012-08-08T08:55:24.161-05:002012-08-08T08:55:24.161-05:00You can use cotton balls with peppermint oil or eu...You can use cotton balls with peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil. They do not like. I have used and the mice were gone. You put the cotton balls with oil down on the places where you do not want the mice. In addition you can some oil in a bottle with water and thus do spray your house. You will also like a fresh scent in the house. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-45476604062513468862012-08-08T06:33:02.775-05:002012-08-08T06:33:02.775-05:00Cat fur then?
One of my friend did it. She collect...Cat fur then?<br />One of my friend did it. She collected some cat fur from friends and she put it in specific area. Just the smell make them flee.<br />Good luck. And yeah a cat, a real one as soon as you are able to have one full time will solve the problem.MadameCoquelicotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119734065186673208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-11067333853982399812012-08-08T01:06:02.207-05:002012-08-08T01:06:02.207-05:00Cute mouse. So how many 'mouse in your pocket&...Cute mouse. So how many 'mouse in your pocket' jokes have you heard so far? :)The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-19840389374640328932012-08-07T21:13:01.921-05:002012-08-07T21:13:01.921-05:00Try Peppermint oil. http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid...Try Peppermint oil. http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Mice-Naturally<br /><br />My sister tried it and it seemed to work.Liisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106496040776722982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-5612268865375942772012-08-07T17:29:12.220-05:002012-08-07T17:29:12.220-05:00We used the sticky traps once and don't think ...We used the sticky traps once and don't think I will ever use them again. The poor little mouse was terrified and not dead when I found it stuck to the trap. I just couldn't stand seeing those little eyes looking up at me. I just use regular traps with peanut butter. At least they die quickly.Peggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510899506984653485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-82324359488365762472012-08-07T16:18:13.779-05:002012-08-07T16:18:13.779-05:00The plastic storage seems to work best if it's...The plastic storage seems to work best if it's opaque. We stored peanuts for the birds in a clear one and the mice chewed right through to get to the sweetshop inside. But perhaps plastic bungs them up too? You'd like to think so. Jessica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-40832095602355789272012-08-07T13:56:29.943-05:002012-08-07T13:56:29.943-05:00The only way I've ever been able to manage mic...The only way I've ever been able to manage mice was with cats and peanut butter. Peanut butter is pretty heartless, but I figure it's safer than poison. They love the stuff but it gums up their intestines and will kill them. Maybe a live trap set with peanut butter? Then at least the little rodent corpses are caught and you can more easily dispose of them... eww. Just be glad it's not a skunk!<br /><br />Also, drawers probably won't save your fabrics, but airtight plastic storage bins will. Keep all the foods and fabrics safely stored in them and maybe the mice will give it up as a lousy place to hang out.AnywhereEdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243890948543124146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-33117044632152950862012-08-07T13:53:50.877-05:002012-08-07T13:53:50.877-05:00First off check for incoming locations, I found wa...First off check for incoming locations, I found water pipe that did not have metal piece around it, also check pipes and toe space under cabinets. Check dressers to see if there is a solid bottom or can they get under then up into drawers. I use large black "rat" size sticky traps, if you don't want to leave them out when you are not there, put some out when you first get there and see if you catch any, then you can take them up when you are gone. You can get the boxes that let them in but not out put some around outside. Or, take a large plastic bucket with a lid, some have a hole in the lid already, put some grain, or bread with peanut butter on it, place it outside where they can get up on top, they go in the hole and then cannot get back out. Trust me ... do not take them out and relocate them, they reproduce faster than rabbits. They are not cute, they are destructive and a health hazard. Good Luck.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.com