Mice not waiting til Fall

lakeadoodle · 08-19-2021, 10:57 AM

Seeing signs of mice indoors and have adjusted the pest service accordingly. Anyone else having this issue? I know we had some cooler days/nights in July but things have warmed up since. Wonder if the amount of rain contributes to this issue?

SAB1 · 08-19-2021, 03:26 PM

Not really early at all. daylight is dwindling and fall is just about here like it or not. Acorns and beachnuts have been falling for a good couple weeks now so mice, chipmunks and squirrels are very much into winter storage..............

Dad207 · 08-19-2021, 07:12 PM

Recall the summer of 2018 -- very wet, resulting in a lot of food for the mice with lots of subsequent reproduction, followed by those mice seeking shelter when things got cool. Bait your traps and seal you holes now!

garysanfran · 08-19-2021, 07:32 PM

About two months ago, I set up the bucket-of-water and spinning bottle with peanut butter trap, outside. I've caught 38 mice as of this morning.

However, the mink are keeping the population of small rodents down. I haven't seen a chipmunk in quite some time.

marinewife · 08-19-2021, 08:09 PM

...that's because all of your chipmunks traveled to my property!

JEEPONLY · 09-27-2021, 09:16 AM

I'm looking for the old thread on mice that had pictures of the "bucket trap", and how to make one.
I think I'll be needing it!
Thanks in advance.

ps. I was going to start a new thread but couldn't remember how- help?

WinnisquamZ · 09-27-2021, 09:28 AM

Have been finding droppings around the engine block in the wife’s car. I spray with a water/cayenne pepper mixture and keeps them out

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Slickcraft · 09-27-2021, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

I'm looking for the old thread on mice that had pictures of the "bucket trap", and how to make one.
I think I'll be needing it!
Thanks in advance.

ps. I was going to start a new thread but couldn't remember how- help?

Post # 21 here:
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ht=mice+bucket

AC2717 · 09-27-2021, 09:39 AM

I have seen a made set up on facebook marketplace.
See link
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-198418c57c68

i like this one the best:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2-1d46e6f41343

codeman671 · 09-27-2021, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

I'm looking for the old thread on mice that had pictures of the "bucket trap", and how to make one.
I think I'll be needing it!
Thanks in advance.

ps. I was going to start a new thread but couldn't remember how- help?

Look up Flip and Slide mouse trap on amazon. I'm going to try that this winter.

Merrymeeting · 09-27-2021, 03:52 PM

Can you post solution recipe? My wife's car has the same issue.

WinnisquamZ · 09-27-2021, 04:40 PM

I just use two table spoons in a spray bottle with water. I spray the hood insulation and around the engine block, not the motor itself

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garysanfran · 09-27-2021, 05:52 PM

I fill the bucket half way and use peanut butter for bait. Caught 39 this summer. Just a simple metal rod through a drilled hole in bottom and top of plastic bottle...It spins when the mouse goes for the PB and drops into the bucket and drowns.

rander7823 · 09-28-2021, 07:03 AM

One morning in October I started my car and when I turned the defroster on the dash vibrated like it was going to come off. Went to the dealer and they pulled about 2 lbs of acorns out of the vents. They told me to tie off some Bounce dryer sheets in the engine compartment. Haven't had a problem since and just need to replace them in the early fall.

garysanfran · 09-28-2021, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rander7823

One morning in October I started my car and when I turned the defroster on the dash vibrated like it was going to come off. Went to the dealer and they pulled about 2 lbs of acorns out of the vents. They told me to tie off some Bounce dryer sheets in the engine compartment. Haven't had a problem since and just need to replace them in the early fall.

I had the same problem and now I place a screen over the air intake and remove the filter (which they destroy) when I park for any length of time.

garysanfran · 09-28-2021, 07:16 AM

They like to eat wiring in newer cars because, it is my understanding...Educated by the mechanics at Irwin Toyota, newer cars have soy-based wires.

Starting in the early 2000’s, car manufacturers began using bioplastics* (e.g. soy based wiring) in cars. They state their reasoning was in an effort to reduce dependency on petroleum and to “go-green.” In reality, bioplastics are cheaper to produce.

JEEPONLY · 09-28-2021, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garysanfran

I fill the bucket half way and use peanut butter for bait. Caught 39 this summer. Just a simple metal rod through a drilled hole in bottom and top of plastic bottle...It spins when the mouse goes for the PB and drops into the bucket and drowns.

Very simple- thanks!

08-19-2021, 10:57 AM	#1
lakeadoodle Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 32 Thanks: 32 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Mice not waiting til Fall Seeing signs of mice indoors and have adjusted the pest service accordingly. Anyone else having this issue? I know we had some cooler days/nights in July but things have warmed up since. Wonder if the amount of rain contributes to this issue?

08-19-2021, 07:12 PM	#3
Dad207 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Now residing in Echo Shores, Alton NH, originally from Baltimore MD. Posts: 111 Thanks: 192 Thanked 63 Times in 30 Posts	Rain & Mice Recall the summer of 2018 -- very wet, resulting in a lot of food for the mice with lots of subsequent reproduction, followed by those mice seeking shelter when things got cool. Bait your traps and seal you holes now!

08-19-2021, 07:32 PM	#4
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 651 Thanked 666 Times in 340 Posts	About two months ago, I set up the bucket-of-water and spinning bottle with peanut butter trap, outside. I've caught 38 mice as of this morning. However, the mink are keeping the population of small rodents down. I haven't seen a chipmunk in quite some time. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

09-27-2021, 09:16 AM	#6
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Pictures!!! I'm looking for the old thread on mice that had pictures of the "bucket trap", and how to make one. I think I'll be needing it! Thanks in advance. ps. I was going to start a new thread but couldn't remember how- help?

09-27-2021, 09:39 AM	#9
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,564 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	I have seen a made set up on facebook marketplace. See link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-198418c57c68 i like this one the best: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2-1d46e6f41343 __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

08-19-2021, 03:26 PM	#2
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 188 Thanked 318 Times in 233 Posts	Not really early at all. daylight is dwindling and fall is just about here like it or not. Acorns and beachnuts have been falling for a good couple weeks now so mice, chipmunks and squirrels are very much into winter storage..............

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08-19-2021, 08:09 PM	#5
marinewife Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: the quiet side of the lake Posts: 108 Thanks: 56 Thanked 65 Times in 32 Posts	...that's because all of your chipmunks traveled to my property!

09-27-2021, 09:28 AM	#7
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,026 Thanks: 210 Thanked 649 Times in 432 Posts	Have been finding droppings around the engine block in the wife’s car. I spray with a water/cayenne pepper mixture and keeps them out Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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09-27-2021, 03:52 PM	#11
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	Can you post solution recipe? My wife's car has the same issue.

09-27-2021, 04:40 PM	#12
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,026 Thanks: 210 Thanked 649 Times in 432 Posts	I just use two table spoons in a spray bottle with water. I spray the hood insulation and around the engine block, not the motor itself Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

09-27-2021, 05:52 PM	#13
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 651 Thanked 666 Times in 340 Posts	My bucket trap... I fill the bucket half way and use peanut butter for bait. Caught 39 this summer. Just a simple metal rod through a drilled hole in bottom and top of plastic bottle...It spins when the mouse goes for the PB and drops into the bucket and drowns. Attached Images __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

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09-28-2021, 07:03 AM	#14
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 549 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Bounce sheets One morning in October I started my car and when I turned the defroster on the dash vibrated like it was going to come off. Went to the dealer and they pulled about 2 lbs of acorns out of the vents. They told me to tie off some Bounce dryer sheets in the engine compartment. Haven't had a problem since and just need to replace them in the early fall.

09-28-2021, 07:16 AM	#16
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 651 Thanked 666 Times in 340 Posts	Another issue with mice and cars... They like to eat wiring in newer cars because, it is my understanding...Educated by the mechanics at Irwin Toyota, newer cars have soy-based wires. Starting in the early 2000’s, car manufacturers began using bioplastics* (e.g. soy based wiring) in cars. They state their reasoning was in an effort to reduce dependency on petroleum and to “go-green.” In reality, bioplastics are cheaper to produce. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~