Mouse problem

Dana

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?

Jake_Elwood_and_us

  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?

TourDeForth

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

Dana

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!

rfuss928

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...

Dana

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

Dana

Caught my resident rodent with the humane traps mentioned above.  Will keep doing that! 

SLJ

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

Cheryl13

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. 

ColleenD2

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.

ScottG

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.

Dana

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. 😒

CatDaddy

My two adventure cats, Lewis & Clark, are extremely effective at controlling rodents. I recommend cats for all of your pest control needs… :-)

Shadrax

I’ve had the best luck with moth balls, and stuff dryer fabric softener sheets in all of the vents.  I also leave mouse/rat poison blocks and/or granules in the trailer.  No creatures now for many years.  The trailer is stored in a covered but open shed on a tree farm, along with boats, a tractor, and other trailers.  Occasionally I’ll sprinkle Borax around the vehicles on the ground.  This has also stopped rodents from chewing on rubber fuel lines!