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madripoor_rose in homekeeping

Dealing with mice?

Jan 16, 2011 12:06

I just went to get a roll of toilet paper from a under-the-sink cabinet in the main bathroom, and found it shredded. Haven't actually seen a mouse, or any droppings, but assuming that's the cause.

Anyone have any tips on dealing with mice other than getting traps and cleaning?

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You Could Try These petzipellepingo January 16 2011, 18:49:42 UTC

Place instant mashed potato flakes near openings where mice are entering the home. The mice or rats will eat the flakes and in time, the flakes swell in the mice's stomach and prevent digestion. The mice die after 2 to 3 days. Use dried oats in the same manner.

Soak a cotton ball with pure peppermint oil and place near openings, in cabinets, under counters and near garbage cans. Mice do not like the smell of peppermint and will avoid the home and continue traveling. Replace the cotton balls every few weeks for as long as rodents are noticeable. Oil of cloves and mint sprigs work as well. These oils will eliminate flies as well.

Make a paste of boric acid, flour and water. Mix 1 tbsp. of boric acid and 1/2 cup of flour with just enough water to make a thick paste. Roll the paste into small balls and place in the corner of cabinets, under the sink, near openings into the home and behind appliances. This eliminates roaches as well. Do not place the paste anywhere children or pets can access them as boric acid is a poison.

Re: You Could Try These madripoor_rose January 16 2011, 20:00:49 UTC

Oh, thanks! I'll try the instant potatoes if the traps I bought don't work, and the peppermint and clove oil.

We've used boric acid in there before, for a bug infestation, behind the baseboards. Though we do have dogs, so I try to avoid it. Might be worth doing again.

neadods January 16 2011, 18:57:53 UTC

When we first discovered mice, we put a lot of shreddable things in plastic bins.

Then we scolded all 5 cats.

madripoor_rose January 16 2011, 20:02:46 UTC

Oh yeah, packing the paper products away is a good idea, one I hadn't thought of, thanks!

And heh. Been asking the dogs why they love to chase squirrels and rabbits but apparently haven't noticed the mice.