Chet18013
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Every once in a while the topic of mouse control in a stored RV comes up. About 8 years ago, I posted a photo of my "Ultimate Mouse Trap", which didn't make the transfer to the new forum when we left Compuserve. I just happen to find the photo again, so here it is.
The 5 gallon bucket has about 2 " of antifreeze in the bottom of it. The round drum is a SMOOTH plastic bottle or metal can. The tan spots on the drum are peanut butter. You cut two "V" notches in the top of the 5 gallon bucket so the drum is held in place and can rotate.
A mouse will climb up the 1" x 1" stick ramp, follow his nose to the peanut butter, slide off the drum as he tries to get the peanut butter and drowns in the antifreeze.
I have eliminated anywhere from 2 to 14 mice in a season with this setup.
Using a disposable latex glove and a zipplock bag, the mice are easily extracted and disposed of in the outgoing garbage.
Chet18013
The 5 gallon bucket has about 2 " of antifreeze in the bottom of it. The round drum is a SMOOTH plastic bottle or metal can. The tan spots on the drum are peanut butter. You cut two "V" notches in the top of the 5 gallon bucket so the drum is held in place and can rotate.
A mouse will climb up the 1" x 1" stick ramp, follow his nose to the peanut butter, slide off the drum as he tries to get the peanut butter and drowns in the antifreeze.
I have eliminated anywhere from 2 to 14 mice in a season with this setup.
Using a disposable latex glove and a zipplock bag, the mice are easily extracted and disposed of in the outgoing garbage.
Chet18013