Mouse problem

DanaDana Member Posts: 55
Pesky mice are eating the cover around the tire, under the seats, on both sides.  I've tried everything from mouse pouches to poison to sonar boxes.  I have trouble setting traps but I just want to keep them out.  If I knew where they were coming in I would plug it with steel wool.  I have crawled under the trailer and just don't see anything I would want to plug.  I don't have nests anymore since I moved the trailer but they sure seem to love that white stuff under the foil around tire. Any suggestions? Can I cover the tire with something?

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  • Jake_Elwood_and_usJake_Elwood_and_us Member Posts: 57
      Before we bought our 2021 400 we had a converted Ram van which had a resident mouse which I could not figure out where it was coming in from. 
      I sold the van partly because of this problem and after close to 2.5 years owning the Tab it appears so far we don't have this problem. 
      We live in a wooded area and do have mice occasionally in the engine area or glove box of our truck.
      What year and model do you have?

    2021 T@B400 BD  2000 4x4 Tundra 2021 Ford 150 STX 2.7 ecoboost, Calif. coastal-sand & redwoods
  • TourDeForthTourDeForth Member Posts: 12
    If you’re having trouble setting mouse traps try the live catch mouse traps. They are very easy to set, I just fill the bait holder with oatmeal and have had good success catching mice. When I catch them I just drive a few miles from home and let them go. Here is what I use https://www.walmart.com/ip/Onemayship-Humane-Mouse-Traps-2-Pack-Live-Catch-and-Release-Good-Mousetrap/341243998?classType=VARIANT&from=/search
  • DanaDana Member Posts: 55
    I have a tab 320, 2021.  Thx for feedback, I believe it is a resident mouse but have no idea where it is hiding.  Will try the mouse trap suggested, thankyou!
  • rfuss928rfuss928 Member Posts: 986
    I have a seasonal cabin and a rural home that require rodent control.  Over many years I have found Tomcat mouse blocks the most effective and convenient.  I buy them by the bucket full but they make these bait stations that should work for your situation.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT1XQZS?th=1&psc=1
    Good luck...

  • DanaDana Member Posts: 55
    I have those Tomcat bait stations in there.  One was full of the white stuff from the tire cover, the other looks like its been eaten a little bit.  We'll see!  Thx
  • DanaDana Member Posts: 55
    Caught my resident rodent with the humane traps mentioned above.  Will keep doing that! 
  • SLJSLJ Member Posts: 522
    These mouse traps work great. Easy to set and drop the mouse out of without touching the mouse. Put a dab of peanut butter in and squeeze to reset and it's good for many catches. https://amzn.to/4d9WRGy

    2021 T@B 320 S Boondock
    2023 Ford Maverick XLT
    The Finger Lakes of New York
  • Cheryl13Cheryl13 Member Posts: 33
    We have had success with Irish Spring soap as a mouse repellent. We used it in our T@B 400 when it was stored in a field in the country from August through March and had zero mice. We also use it in the garage where we store towels, clothing, sleeping bags, etc. We have not had any mice. Just put the box where you don't want the mice. Remove the cellophane and put the paper box in or on the thing you want to protect. For the T@B in the field, we used 3 bars, one in the cubby under the bed - the right side storage compartment, one on the front seats near the table, and one in a drawer in the kitchen. 
    2021 T@B 400
    2019 Subaru Ascent
  • ColleenD2ColleenD2 Member Posts: 448
    I've seen videos of mice snacking on Irish Spring. Sadly, it's a coincidence no mice. I remember Mandy Lee having mice and you just have to crazy seal up the camper.
    2019 Custom T@B 320 U Boondock Lite-ish
    Custom Colors & Custom Interior
    We've slept in 34 states, 2 countries & counting
  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,545
    edited September 26
    I agree regarding the sealing. This was a big concern of mine early on, and I went through every inch of my T@B (including inside the tail section behind the rear deck) looking for ANY opening though which a mouse might enter. I didn't find any, and in ten seasons have not had any issue with mice in the camper.
    Not that I don't have mice hanging around, and my house has been a different story. Experience there suggests that locating and plugging the entry holes is the optimal solution. I realize that on some houses that may not be possible, but it shouldn't be an insurmountable task with a small camper.
    2015 T@B S

  • DanaDana Member Posts: 55
    I plugged holes under the fridge with steel wool, havent seen any mouse evidence in the clamshell since.  I think they're getting in somehow by the tire.  It's under the seat with all the plumbing, victron, etc that I have caught two.  They like the other side under the seat as well.  I crawled under the camper and see no place to plug. 😒
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