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04-23-2016, 02:41 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Jefferson,
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M.O.C. #13170
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Little things found in RV
We went to replace the bedding in the RV after it being in storage for the past 3 weeks. We had stripped the bed when we returned from Texas. We found about a dozen little droppings of some kindon the mattress an more on my t-shirts in the drawer. They vary in size but are generaly about 1/8" long, maybe 1/32" in diameter,with most much smaller. Anyone have any idea what these may be from? We also found a couple of dead asian bettles but I don't think there is any relationship there. HELP!!
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04-23-2016, 03:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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Mouse/pack rat?
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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04-23-2016, 04:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
X2 for DODICK
We had the same problem. Placed a few of the round traps baited with peanut butter and all in all trapped about 6 of the little critters.
All clear now.
Phil P
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04-23-2016, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
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Yep MICE, probably more than one.
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04-23-2016, 05:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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Sounds like field mice to me
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04-23-2016, 05:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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M.O.C. #10496
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Agree with others ... MICE.
There is a potential for exposure to Hantavirus.
Read more here : http://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/
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04-23-2016, 06:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
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M.O.C. #9257
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About those traps, I heard someone recommend that traps be set OUTSIDE your rig so what you are trying to capture isn't attracted to something INSIDE your rig, or what's inside your rig gets baited and trapped outside. Kinda makes sense but I've never had to do this.
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04-24-2016, 05:54 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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If evidence is found inside, I put my trap lines out both inside and outside.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-24-2016, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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As a percussion when we store for the season we put our mattress in a plastic mattress bag as well as our recliners and Sofa. You can reuse the bags from season to season. We once had Pack Rats what a mess!
their droppings are larger then a mouse.
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04-24-2016, 12:12 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Dafter
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #17903
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Poison blocks work way better than traps. Put the blocks inside and outside. The ones I buy have a hole in the middle so you can put them in a bait station. Put string through the holes and tie them to the tires and jacks so the squirrels can't carry them away. I build walls around the jacks and tires. If you have mice inside the trailer you will see the blocks have been chewed on. I've only had them inside 1 year using this method and just a couple of the blocks were chewed on, no damage to the inside and no stinking dead shriveled up mice to pull out of traps. The outside blocks are chewed on and some are completely gone every year.
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04-24-2016, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SWFL
Posts: 964
M.O.C. #17801
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Is it possible for a family pet to eat the outside baits?
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04-25-2016, 03:18 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #17919
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I use Cab Fresh and have never had an issue with mice. Been using it for years. Farmers here in the upper Midwest use it in their machinery. Our camper is parked outside behind the garage.I put two pouch's inside and one in the storage area each fall. Her is a link to the comapny's web site. http://www.earthkind.com/products/fe...dent-repellent.
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