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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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SO, what is everyone else up to?

I discovered this morning that I have ANOTHER mouse, and this one keeps licking the trap clean.

Grrrrr...

That would be mouse #3 in just as many days.
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
Its definitely not easy. He hasn't exactly been very nice to me through this whole experience. But, I made a promise and I will keep that promise, as long as he keeps his. If he doesn't find a replacement before my closing, he's SOL. That's all I have to say about that.
That is all that you can do Lisa. You kept up your end of the bargain in good faith. This just goes to show what kind of person that you are.



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SO, what is everyone else up to?



I discovered this morning that I have ANOTHER mouse, and this one keeps licking the trap clean.



Grrrrr...



That would be mouse #3 in just as many days.
Try using the glue traps. They have some that are inclosed in a box. They smell the food run in and then they are stuck there.
I used these after my automated shop vac trap kept waking me up!!




 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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I've forgotten how to check thread activity. You know, who does what how many times. Please reinform me. Lisa, I will give your mice's problem some thought. Over the years I've had problems with them in the motor home if I leave it stored somewhere for an extended period, so I've had lots of practice getting rid of well entrenched families.
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Good morning! Everyone have a great day, I'm out the door. Check in tonight,
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Lisa, super glue a raisin to the bait holder. They love raisins and will not give up until they pull it free. They think they're clever little chits ya know. I learned that watching Tom and Jerry.
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
SO, what is everyone else up to?

I discovered this morning that I have ANOTHER mouse, and this one keeps licking the trap clean.

Grrrrr...

That would be mouse #3 in just as many days.
I always found when I had a mouse problem I would catch from 4 to 8 ( that is the normal litter count ) then everything would be good til next litter

I use to have problems with them getting in my drill bit cabinet and having families,started keeping moth ball in it ,problem solved
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by megawatt00
That is all that you can do Lisa. You kept up your end of the bargain in good faith. This just goes to show what kind of person that you are.




Try using the glue traps. They have some that are inclosed in a box. They smell the food run in and then they are stuck there.
I used these after my automated shop vac trap kept waking me up!!
Hmm. I guess I go to the store tonight...

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Lisa, super glue a raisin to the bait holder. They love raisins and will not give up until they pull it free. They think they're clever little chits ya know. I learned that watching Tom and Jerry.
That's actually a pretty good idea. anything that needs a good yank would definitely trip the trap. But I have to go to the store to buy super glue..so I think I might get a glue trap as well, and do both of these ideas and see which one works first.
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by megawatt00
Try using the glue traps. They have some that are inclosed in a box. They smell the food run in and then they are stuck there.
They used those at the last plant that I worked at in California. Every morning the janitor/groundskeeper would go into the office and collect the sticky traps with mice stuck on them. That afternoon he would set them out in the parking lot and run over them with a riding lawn mower.

I always thought he fit the profile of a serial killer.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas Outlaw
They used those at the last plant that I worked at in California. Every morning the janitor/groundskeeper would go into the office and collect the sticky traps with mice stuck on them. That afternoon he would set them out in the parking lot and run over them with a riding lawn mower.

I always thought he fit the profile of a serial killer.
I would have to most definatly agree with you there Scott!
He probably did this at night:







 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Glue traps work GREAT.
What I do is to put some table spice like Mrs. Dash in a spot right in the middle of the tray.
They smell it and go right to it.
I had a rat problem at work last year and it took two trays to catch 13 rats. Seven stuck to the first one and the other six the next day on the next one.
Fill a bucket with water and hold them under for a few minutes, then toss in the dumpster.
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Fill a bucket with water and hold them under for a few minutes, then toss in the dumpster.
PETA approved? I love it!! I've never seen a glue trap, they sound like neat toys.

 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas Outlaw
They used those at the last plant that I worked at in California. Every morning the janitor/groundskeeper would go into the office and collect the sticky traps with mice stuck on them. That afternoon he would set them out in the parking lot and run over them with a riding lawn mower.

I always thought he fit the profile of a serial killer.
Wow. That is a bit creepy.
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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MY favorite type of PETA is "People Eating Tasty Animals" Scott.....is that guy in prison now? hahaha Lisa...good luck on your continued hunt! Not much going on with me today, sitting in Cali, waiting on my train this afternoon home. Almost took this trip off, had just a FEW Beers sat. night at the costume party...was moving slow yesterday lol
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Glue traps work GREAT.
What I do is to put some table spice like Mrs. Dash in a spot right in the middle of the tray.
They smell it and go right to it.
I had a rat problem at work last year and it took two trays to catch 13 rats. Seven stuck to the first one and the other six the next day on the next one.
Fill a bucket with water and hold them under for a few minutes, then toss in the dumpster.




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PETA approved? I love it!! I've never seen a glue trap, they sound like neat toys.


Here you go Mark. Glue Traps | Victorpest.com
 
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Here you go Mark. Glue Traps | Victorpest.com
Thanx Jim, saved. Am not looking forward to another mouse infestation, but will sure give those a shot. The old fashioned Victor spring loaded have actually gotten so cheap they're hard to fool with nowadays.
 



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