Rodent Repellent?
More Turbo
Joined: Sep 2009
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I've been using diluted peppermint oil in water as a repellent. Two teaspoons oil in one cup of water, mixed in a spray bottle. I occasionally spray areas where I see evidence of rodents. I've used under the hood of my seasonal-use vehicles, also in my well-house and RV. Doesn't leave any residue, lasts about a month+, and won't harm the pets. I don't use any poisons, as I don't want another animal to eat a poisoned rodent. I've tried the "Bucket Trap" concept, but haven't had great success.
5th Wheeling
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Florence, Oregon
I've been using one of these and haven't had any rodent problems since.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189
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From: Ethel WA.
I use a mix of peppermint oil and a home made oil if ghost pepper oil. I boil chopped ghost peppers about 5-6 in a cup of vegetable oil. Cool then mix one teaspoon of each in 1/2 gallon of water with 1 teaspoon of liquid soap. Then spray and let dry before I drive the truck.
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Smokeploe
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2015
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Judging by the replies I'd think Marvel Mystery oil would work pretty well as well. JK. Just showed my age (but I like the stuff for other purposes
In the last year I've used Grandpa Gus' repellant packs against mice, and thus far no problems. But I also have two variably motivated barn cats so who knows.
In the last year I've used Grandpa Gus' repellant packs against mice, and thus far no problems. But I also have two variably motivated barn cats so who knows.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hartford, WI
Never found anything that really worked in the last 20 years for my RV. Sometimes nothing works and sometimes something works. My thought is that nothing works for rodents but it looks like it works when you put it there and they don't happen to visit your RV.
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2022
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From: Everywhere and nowhere
They are attracted to the corn meal and the baking soda makes them feel bloated so they go lay down to sleep it off but it kills them cause they can't fart or burp.
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5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 42
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From: NW Mississippi
I've been using these on truck, RV and riding lawnmower for about the last year. Was spurred to do it due to signs of rodents in the wiring area of the zero turn. Nothing since started using them.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2022
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From: Abilene, Texas
While I was in the Air Force, crew chiefs all over the world swore by using Irish Spring soap in cargo bays of various aircraft. I tried it in the engine bay of my Massey Ferguson tractor and riding lawn mowers and it works great! I got the same great results in my shop building when I discovered a rat's nest. I Carve a bar into 5 or 6 pieces, distribute them around the shop or in a vehicle, and the vermin just leave. They can't stand the perfume smell. BONUS: Makes the shop smell nice!
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,308
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From: Hartford, WI
I've been using these on truck, RV and riding lawnmower for about the last year. Was spurred to do it due to signs of rodents in the wiring area of the zero turn. Nothing since started using them.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 329
From: Ontario
The Irish Spring soap myth is an oldie now. There are videos showing mice eating Irish Spring, so if anything it actually attracts them. I'm not so sure about using any bait that attracts them and then kills them if they crawl up and die in your RV .
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Wyoming
The Tomcat bait is one that they take back to the nest. It doesn't kill them right away. So they shouldn't be croaking in the trailer, unless they have decided to nest in there. I put my Tomcat bait station outside the trailer. Inside the trailer I use the snap traps to kill them right then and there, should they make it that far. I've caught only one in the snap traps. I use the Irish Spring soap as well as peppermint oil as a way to keep them out.
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 42
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From: NW Mississippi
I never had a problem with the truck or RV, and still have not.
On the riding lawn mower, prior to the installation of the rodent repeller, they were making a home under the seat (where most of the wiring is). Not a sign of them since then.
Fleet Mechanic
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