BonPacific Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, xxdabroxx said: That cat looks like it wants to kill me in my sleep Terry. Well, she is a cat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterDrow Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 It's been alluded to but be careful with poisons if you (or your neighbors) have other pets. That stuff kills dogs and cats incredibly fast, whether ingested directly or by the ingestion of a mouse that ate some poison. Have you been able to figure out how they go into the shop to begin with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 A mouse only needs a hole the size of a dime to gain access. Are you sure they are mice? Moles need even smaller access points and are harder to catch. You may need a pro for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 my first nesting area was in the pulley shield of my air compressor which is next to the OH door, then found them in a drawer in the main shop.. cleaned out both areas then put out poison,, 2 weeks later had more fuzz in drawer:( set traps next to the drawer and window sills that showed traffic.. will reset in new areas tomorrow in case they dont want to climb to get food anymore.. have closed of the area i think they came in at. OHead door opening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 They were getting up in the attic. They were shimmying up the walls under the drywall at the base of the garage. I installed rubber baseboard along the entire perimeter. You have to find out how they're getting in because they will learn to avoid traps. Mice will investigate a dead brethren. When they figure it out they will warn others by using feces. Once they figure it out you'll have to try several different traps and use different baits. You don't want to leave a dead mouse in a trap for them to investigate! My final attempt at killing them, I took a single Decon tray full of pellets and scattered the contents across the floor thinking they would suspect a convenient tray of food. A few days later the bait was gone. I believe they harvested the bait and took it somewhere because there was too much bait for just a few mice. You don't want them to procreate. One of the traps had a small mouse in it. Half of the body was skinned and some of the extremities were eaten. The only one I found like that. I think I still have 1 or 2 up there so I'm curious what a pro would do. Could they smoke bomb an attic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 As others have said be careful with the poison if you have pets around. When I first got Duke he got into an old box of mouse poison he found behind some wood in the back yard and got terribly sick, I got lucky that it was old and he pulled through just fine with some meds from the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 we lost a dog this past summer to still unknown causes - major organ failures, lots of issues. We never knew what it was and although the breed is known for some genetic issues, I still to this day suspect poison possibly put out by one of the neighbors to kill rabbits and other wildlife. Be cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Same here with my previous dog who died suddenly. I suspect neighbors putting out poison as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Like C Shaffer mentioned, I read part of the reasons for new poison regulations was because of pets and children. I felt it was a safe option because in my case it's unlivable attic space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I vote for the old fashioned snap trap. You know when you have a mouse and can dispose of it properly. If one is poisoned and crawls off somewhere to croak, you will be saddled with the odor for a looooong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Sometimes, a mouse has gotta has himself, "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do you, punk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassAct Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Bring it on, man. Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Like C Shaffer mentioned, I read part of the reasons for new poison regulations was because of pets and children. I felt it was a safe option because in my case it's unlivable attic space. Poison is never safe if you or the neighbors have pets or children. It's the terminally ill pest that creates a big risk after it eats the poison and before it dies. A sick rodent doesn't always crawl in a hole. When they stagger out in the open they are an irresistible poison filled treat for a cat or dog. I don't think a child will try eat the impaired rodent but they will try to play with it. This exposes the child to disease or the poison. If the rat can get in the shop it can get back out after eating the poison. You are creating an unsafe situation in the neighborhood. Use whatever traps you feel are appropriate. Use poisons for bugs, not mammals. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 well its been 2 or 3 wks for the traps and i finally got one 2 days ago. have checked all the possible openings and found some daylight in the OHead door area its now dark as well so maybe i got the problem solved.. in the future i will use traps exclusively.. dont need sick dogs or cats in the neighborhood on my account.. but i am in the country and pets ae to be leased not running loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 The old fashioned spring trap is best. A mouse can enter anywhere he can get his head through. Or he will chew his way through. Poison- if they die on an enclosed space, you will then have the odor of Eau de mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 12/27/2016 at 5:07 PM, elrodk said: Poison is never safe if you or the neighbors have pets or children. It's the terminally ill pest that creates a big risk after it eats the poison and before it dies. A sick rodent doesn't always crawl in a hole. When they stagger out in the open they are an irresistible poison filled treat for a cat or dog. I don't think a child will try eat the impaired rodent but they will try to play with it. This exposes the child to disease or the poison. If the rat can get in the shop it can get back out after eating the poison. You are creating an unsafe situation in the neighborhood. Use whatever traps you feel are appropriate. Use poisons for bugs, not mammals. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. Yes, you want to make sure you find out how they are getting in and close it off or you will create an endless situation. As I said in my case I had done that and I have no children or pets. When you can find no exterminator that uses other means other than what you've tried there is just no alternative but to use poison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneT Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I cant believe that no one else uses a Ratzapper. No bloody traps or springs to deal with and instant kill. A little expensive but worth it. https://www.amazon.com/Rat-Zapper-Ultra-Rodent-RZU001/dp/B00CM859OA Use dry dog food or unpopped popcorn as bait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 High voltage? I can imagine the smell of burning hair and rodent meat. I'll stick with the Victor traps- proven for decades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Any way that works is good with me. They say mice are good eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 On 1/9/2017 at 1:49 AM, GeneT said: I cant believe that no one else uses a Ratzapper. No bloody traps or springs to deal with and instant kill. A little expensive but worth it. https://www.amazon.com/Rat-Zapper-Ultra-Rodent-RZU001/dp/B00CM859OA Use dry dog food or unpopped popcorn as bait. I tried traps like that in the attic and they just stuff the opening with insulation and poop on top of the trap. No good for the valedictorians of their class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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