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Tue, 19 December 2017 10:32  |
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There have been some fairly recent comments about using lights to keep rodents and other critters out of RVs stored outside. I recently gave my 30 foot travel trailer to my son who lives north of Albuquerque in the Placitas area. Harbor Freight's current sale flyer lists rope lights for $9.99 per string and I wonder about the amount and manner in which these should be deployed to keep the critters out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327295 is a reply to message #327290] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 11:52  |
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I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had a segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl spaces.
1. Apple cider vinegar.
2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
3. Ammonia.
4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
Hope this helps, Scott.
Scott Nutter
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| [GMCnet] The problem with these is how long the odor will last to be effective [message #327296 is a reply to message #327295] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 12:07 |
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On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM Scott Nutter wrote:
> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had a
> segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
> spaces.
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> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
> 3. Ammonia.
> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck
> extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>
> Hope this helps, Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
> Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327297 is a reply to message #327290] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 12:17 |
Carl S.
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Mac,
Although Albuquerque is about 2000' higher than Tucson, I think they still have the same pack rats as we do here. I use rope lights around my coach and it has worked well. I used to go to the trouble of stringing them out under the coach, but now I usually just surround the coach with them and it seems to work just as effectively.
Another great product for keeping them out of more enclosed spaces is the Rid-a-Rat: http://www.rid-a-rat.com/About-us.html
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327298 is a reply to message #327290] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 12:09 |
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Having lived in Santa Fe for 19 years I am familiar with the rodents found in the Placitas area. Deer Mice and Packrats.
There were a lot of Pinon trees whose cones provide the Pinon seeds (nuts) that we use on salads. The Deer mice and the pack rats (wood rats) gather these and also the berries from the Juniper bushes. They like to store these in the RV for the winter. I once found four separate large piles in a rear cupboard. Piñon nuts, Juniper berries, bird seed and Decon pellets which were all stored for later eating
The Decon pellets were hauled from my garage about 150 yards away. The bird seed was hauled from a bird feeder by the patio behind my house about 200 yards from the motorhome. The parking area for the GMC was surrounded by Junipers and Pinons
We stopped feeing the birds to eliminate the birdseed problem.
We tried all the usual suggestions: dryer sheets, mothballs, cat urine, camphor blocks, etc. None worked.
we found that the ultrasonic mouse preventer plugins worked best. We also found a peanut butter baited mouse trap worked well for the mice but it had to be frequently checked.
Those things worked for the interior of the GMC but didn’t protect the wires on top of the engine or on top of the Onan which were favorite nesting places for pack rats. I once opened the cover to my engine and a 12” pack rat jumped from its large stick nest onto the frame rail. He lay there until I bumped him with a yardstick The nest even had a mouse trap hauled from the front patio and a small Decon pellet box from the garage.
Both the Onan and the engine had many wires and vacuum hoses chewed off.
The best solution we found for the Onan and engine was to run a light extension cord with a 7 watt nightlight. One laid on the onan and the other on the engine. We cleared several nests until we tried the lightbulbs. They will not build a nest in a lighted area so we kept those on for 24 hours a day. That took care of the pack rat problem. So light bulbs work well. I don’t think that you need strings of them. A single bulb will work but the light doesn’t shine under the cupboards or beds.
When we moved to the Denver area we no longer were surrounded by Junipers and Pinons and we are able to keep the GMC in its own garage. No more mice problems. We still keep a baited trap in it but haven’t caught a mouse in over 5 years we’ve lived here.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:32 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
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> There have been some fairly recent comments about using lights to keep rodents and other critters out of RVs stored outside. I recently gave my 30 foot travel trailer to my son who lives north of Albuquerque in the Placitas area. Harbor Freight's current sale flyer lists rope lights for $9.99 per string and I wonder about the amount and manner in which these should be deployed to keep the critters out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
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> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK
> Since 30 November '53
> USAF and FAA, Retired
> Member GMCMI & Classics
> Oklahoma City, OK
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> '76 ex-Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327299 is a reply to message #327297] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 12:23 |
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I have a skinny female cat. She kills most anything smaller than she is.
Works cheap.
Jim Hupy
On Dec 19, 2017 10:18 AM, "Carl Stouffer" wrote:
> Mac,
>
> Although Albuquerque is about 2000' higher than Tucson, I think they still
> have the same pack rats as we do here. I use rope lights around my coach
> and it has worked well. I used to go to the trouble of stringing them out
> under the coach, but now I usually just surround the coach with them and it
> seems to work just as effectively.
>
> Another great product for keeping them out of more enclosed spaces is the
> Rid-a-Rat: http://www.rid-a-rat.com/About-us.html
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327300 is a reply to message #327299] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 12:31 |
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I'll forward this to my son, Jim, but since he has coyotes and bobcats roaming around his little "ranchette" I'm not sure having a yard cat would be a good idea. They make sure that their dogs are only out by themselves for necessary body functions!
I have already forwarded a couple of other suggestions to him.
D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com
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From: Gmclist on behalf of James Hupy
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors
I have a skinny female cat. She kills most anything smaller than she is.
Works cheap.
Jim Hupy
On Dec 19, 2017 10:18 AM, "Carl Stouffer" wrote:
> Mac,
>
> Although Albuquerque is about 2000' higher than Tucson, I think they still
> have the same pack rats as we do here. I use rope lights around my coach
> and it has worked well. I used to go to the trouble of stringing them out
> under the coach, but now I usually just surround the coach with them and it
> seems to work just as effectively.
>
> Another great product for keeping them out of more enclosed spaces is the
> Rid-a-Rat: https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rid-a-rat.com%2FAbout-us.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb080f3b0eb024fdb6ce108d5470da fdc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636493046461314196&sdata=dCXUgC9S54qd%2Bba5HLwrHgU1ArF2zYyhkSiEj%2B2vOMA%3D&reserved=0
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327301 is a reply to message #327298] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 12:34 |
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The traps I use are these https://www.intruderinc.com/collections/better-pest-control-solutions/rodent-mouse-control.
The ultrasonic repellers are here: http://www.victorpest.com/store/mouse-control?animal_interaction=378. The Victor Mini Pestchaser.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Dec 19, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Emery Stora wrote:
>
> Having lived in Santa Fe for 19 years I am familiar with the rodents found in the Placitas area. Deer Mice and Packrats.
>
> There were a lot of Pinon trees whose cones provide the Pinon seeds (nuts) that we use on salads. The Deer mice and the pack rats (wood rats) gather these and also the berries from the Juniper bushes. They like to store these in the RV for the winter. I once found four separate large piles in a rear cupboard. Piñon nuts, Juniper berries, bird seed and Decon pellets which were all stored for later eating
>
> The Decon pellets were hauled from my garage about 150 yards away. The bird seed was hauled from a bird feeder by the patio behind my house about 200 yards from the motorhome. The parking area for the GMC was surrounded by Junipers and Pinons
> We stopped feeing the birds to eliminate the birdseed problem.
>
> We tried all the usual suggestions: dryer sheets, mothballs, cat urine, camphor blocks, etc. None worked.
> we found that the ultrasonic mouse preventer plugins worked best. We also found a peanut butter baited mouse trap worked well for the mice but it had to be frequently checked.
>
> Those things worked for the interior of the GMC but didn’t protect the wires on top of the engine or on top of the Onan which were favorite nesting places for pack rats. I once opened the cover to my engine and a 12” pack rat jumped from its large stick nest onto the frame rail. He lay there until I bumped him with a yardstick The nest even had a mouse trap hauled from the front patio and a small Decon pellet box from the garage.
>
> Both the Onan and the engine had many wires and vacuum hoses chewed off.
>
> The best solution we found for the Onan and engine was to run a light extension cord with a 7 watt nightlight. One laid on the onan and the other on the engine. We cleared several nests until we tried the lightbulbs. They will not build a nest in a lighted area so we kept those on for 24 hours a day. That took care of the pack rat problem. So light bulbs work well. I don’t think that you need strings of them. A single bulb will work but the light doesn’t shine under the cupboards or beds.
>
> When we moved to the Denver area we no longer were surrounded by Junipers and Pinons and we are able to keep the GMC in its own garage. No more mice problems. We still keep a baited trap in it but haven’t caught a mouse in over 5 years we’ve lived here.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>
>> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:32 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
>>
>> There have been some fairly recent comments about using lights to keep rodents and other critters out of RVs stored outside. I recently gave my 30 foot travel trailer to my son who lives north of Albuquerque in the Placitas area. Harbor Freight's current sale flyer lists rope lights for $9.99 per string and I wonder about the amount and manner in which these should be deployed to keep the critters out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>> D C "Mac" Macdonald
>> Amateur Radio K2GKK
>> Since 30 November '53
>> USAF and FAA, Retired
>> Member GMCMI & Classics
>> Oklahoma City, OK
>> "The Money Pit"
>> TZE166V101966
>> '76 ex-Palm Beach
>> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327305 is a reply to message #327303] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 13:05 |
Carl S.
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Works for me. We have several types of rodents living within feet of our coach. Pack rats (wood rats), kangaroo rats, deer mice, and at least two types of ground squirrels. Since I started lighting up the coach at night with light ropes connected to a photocell switch, and using the Rid-a-Rat LED strobes, I have not had one single rodent in the coach, the engine compartment, or the generator compartment.
Try it.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327306 is a reply to message #327305] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 13:29 |
Hal StClair
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As I live in the same neighborhood I have had issues with the same little huggers too. Saturday when I went to move my parked VW I discovered a packrat had decided to collect all manner of caucti,old gloves and who knows what under the hood. At least they hadn't started eating the wires yet. And the lights seem to keep the little beasts away. Hal
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327307 is a reply to message #327305] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 13:25 |
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We live out in a rural area with natural surroundings. Critters abound
here. All the usual suspects. Grey squirrels, Red squirrels, chipmunks,
possums, skunks, cotton tail rabbits, mice, etc. We have a large pantry
with floor to ceiling shelving to store off season dishes, seldom used
baking pans, light bulbs, and the list goes on. Judy went to retrieve a
bundt cake pan and found it nearly full of cat kibbles. Upon further
investigation, more dishes and pans on every shelf contained some kibbles.
Never saw the critters that stored them there, so they must have been
nocturnal. Put out copious amounts of warfarin and not long after, the
pilfering of kibbles ceased. Other GMC owners use strings of led lights to
good effect as well.
On Dec 19, 2017 11:06 AM, "Carl Stouffer" wrote:
> Works for me. We have several types of rodents living within feet of our
> coach. Pack rats (wood rats), kangaroo rats, deer mice, and at least two
> types of ground squirrels. Since I started lighting up the coach at night
> with light ropes connected to a photocell switch, and using the Rid-a-Rat
> LED strobes, I have not had one single rodent in the coach, the engine
> compartment, or the generator compartment.
>
> Try it.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] The problem with these is how long the odor will last to be effective [message #327308 is a reply to message #327296] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 15:30 |
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Jim
Re: #4
You are a sick twisted man....carry on ! lol
On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM Scott Nutter
> wrote:
>
>> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had a
>> segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
>> spaces.
>>
>> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
>> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
>> 3. Ammonia.
>> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck
>> extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>>
>> Hope this helps, Scott.
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
> final
>> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] The problem with these is how long the odor will last to be effective [message #327309 is a reply to message #327308] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 16:32 |
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Mountain Lion urine?
Hold my beer...
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Jim
Re: #4
You are a sick twisted man....carry on ! lol
On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM Scott Nutter
> wrote:
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>> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had a
>> segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
>> spaces.
>>
>> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
>> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
>> 3. Ammonia.
>> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck
>> extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>>
>> Hope this helps, Scott.
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
> final
>> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327310 is a reply to message #327295] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 17:22 |
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This may sound a little crazy. I keep my radio in my shop on a talk radio station at normal volume.
The critters can’t handle the constant talking. Must be a talk station.
Gary Coaster / Reno, NV
1977 GMC Eleganza ll
GMC RV Day Night Shade Sales
GMCShades@gmail.com
www.GMCMotorhomemarketplace.com/GMC_Shades/
> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Scott Nutter wrote:
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> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had a segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
> spaces.
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> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
> 3. Ammonia.
> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>
> Hope this helps, Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
> Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327312 is a reply to message #327310] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 17:48 |
Jay Honeycutt
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I understand that you gearheads lean towards complicated gadgetry . . . but
you might want to
consider a low-tech solution? )))
Irish Spring bar soap. Cut out the "top" (long dimension) and place
throughout the vehicle.
Keeps the mice away; I can't vouch for larger critters. And, a somewhat
pleasant smell.
Jay
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On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 5:22 PM, Gary wrote:
> This may sound a little crazy. I keep my radio in my shop on a talk radio
> station at normal volume.
> The critters can’t handle the constant talking. Must be a talk station.
>
> Gary Coaster / Reno, NV
> 1977 GMC Eleganza ll
> GMC RV Day Night Shade Sales
> GMCShades@gmail.com
> www.GMCMotorhomemarketplace.com/GMC_Shades/
>
>> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Scott Nutter wrote:
>>
>> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had
> a segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
>> spaces.
>>
>> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
>> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
>> 3. Ammonia.
>> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck
> extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>>
>> Hope this helps, Scott.
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
> final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327315 is a reply to message #327290] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 18:28 |
Scott Nutter
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Mike,
You are right. Jim is twisted.....just don't laugh at his crazy posts and maybe he'll slow down a bit............
(I hope he doesn't jack up the price of my latest order after this....)
Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327317 is a reply to message #327312] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 18:59 |
Richard Denney
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That's the Redhead's favorite soap. It's all we buy in our house.
I found an open bar we left in a cabinet of the bathroom on the coach that
had chew marks all over it.
Rick "maybe Virginia mice have different tastes" Denney
On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 6:49 PM Jay Honeycutt wrote:
> I understand that you gearheads lean towards complicated gadgetry . . . but
> you might want to
> consider a low-tech solution? )))
>
> Irish Spring bar soap. Cut out the "top" (long dimension) and place
> throughout the vehicle.
>
> Keeps the mice away; I can't vouch for larger critters. And, a somewhat
> pleasant smell.
>
> Jay
>
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> On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 5:22 PM, Gary wrote:
>
>> This may sound a little crazy. I keep my radio in my shop on a talk radio
>> station at normal volume.
>> The critters can’t handle the constant talking. Must be a talk station.
>>
>> Gary Coaster / Reno, NV
>> 1977 GMC Eleganza ll
>> GMC RV Day Night Shade Sales
>> GMCShades@gmail.com
>> www.GMCMotorhomemarketplace.com/GMC_Shades/
>>
>>> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Scott Nutter
> wrote:
>>>
>>> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had
>> a segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
>>> spaces.
>>>
>>> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
>>> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
>>> 3. Ammonia.
>>> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck
>> extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>>>
>>> Hope this helps, Scott.
>>> --
>>> Scott Nutter
>>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
>> final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>>> Houston, Texas
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rodent/critter repellant for RVs stored outdoors [message #327318 is a reply to message #327312] |
Tue, 19 December 2017 19:07 |
rallymaster
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How long does it work for you? Do the mice ever get used to it? I know
the Irish Spring odor lasts a long time to my senses, but I don't know
about meeces. It works for a while on deer in the roses, but seems to
only last one spring.
ronC
On 12/19/2017 3:48 PM, Jay Honeycutt wrote:
> I understand that you gearheads lean towards complicated gadgetry . . . but
> you might want to
> consider a low-tech solution? )))
>
> Irish Spring bar soap. Cut out the "top" (long dimension) and place
> throughout the vehicle.
>
> Keeps the mice away; I can't vouch for larger critters. And, a somewhat
> pleasant smell.
>
> Jay
>
> ᐧ
>
> —
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> On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 5:22 PM, Gary wrote:
>
>> This may sound a little crazy. I keep my radio in my shop on a talk radio
>> station at normal volume.
>> The critters can’t handle the constant talking. Must be a talk station.
>>
>> Gary Coaster / Reno, NV
>> 1977 GMC Eleganza ll
>> GMC RV Day Night Shade Sales
>> GMCShades@gmail.com
>> www.GMCMotorhomemarketplace.com/GMC_Shades/
>>
>>> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Scott Nutter wrote:
>>>
>>> I know this might sound crazy, but yesterday on the local news they had
>> a segment that delt with keeping unwanted animals out of attics and crawl
>>> spaces.
>>>
>>> 1. Apple cider vinegar.
>>> 2. Smelly shoes, clothes, etc with human scents.
>>> 3. Ammonia.
>>> 4. Predator animal urine (bobcat, mountain lion, etc). Good luck
>> extracting that, maybe wear gloves!!
>>> Hope this helps, Scott.
>>> --
>>> Scott Nutter
>>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
>> final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>>> Houston, Texas
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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78 Eleganza II
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