We also used to lower stuck mice into the vapor degreaser. The tricholrethylene would evacuate their lungs and death would be nearly instantaneous. Same thing would occur if you happened to fall into that machine.

 

Your Welcome Mark. I used them before so that the kids wouldn't have to see the "poor little mouse:

That is the best degreaser in the world. We used to call it Robinol.

 

Lisa, this is from the Victor website. Some tips from their FAQ that may help.

Q: The bait is being eaten off the snap trap but the rodent is not being caught.
A: Try to use the least amount of bait possible in any style mouse trap used. The more bait you use, the easier it is for rodents to remove it without disturbing the traps. The goal is to have them apply extra force to the trigger pedal with their nose/tongue to remove the bait. To do this press a small amount of bait into the bait pedal.
Additionally, by using nesting materials like a string, mice will need to tug on the material to free it from the trap.
Be sure to position the snap trap so that the baited end of each trap is placed perpendicular to the wall. Rodents generally travel with their bodies against a wall for protection. It may be necessary to bait a rat trap without setting the trap and allow the bait to be eaten a couple of times. Then set the trap with more bait. Rats tend to shy away from new objects so this method gets them accustomed to the trap. Mice are more inquisitive than rats, so pre-baiting is less likely to be needed.


Q: What is the most common mistake in trapping?
A: The true number of rodents present is underestimated. As a result, not enough traps are used. Although you have killed a few rodents, the remainder of the population continues to multiply.

 

unfortunately its difficult to get true 1,1,1 trichlor solvents anymore,,,, something about health hazards..... I know we use something different in the vapor degreaser...

 

I know they banned it at Titleist and went some envior friendly crap that did't do anywhere near the job that the Triclor did.

 

We no longer use the 1.1.1. We now use UN1710 but are working on eliminating that too. Working on going to an aqueous based system.

 

Eeeeeeewwwww. I've never had a problem like this before and its creeping me out.

I had ONE mouse last winter. After he was trapped no more problems.

 

Since you mentioned the one that may have been preggo, I thought that might relate.

I've never had to worry about mice in my house. 5 years here and not a single one. I think it's something with the female cats that keep them away, because my neighbors have a problem with mice, and our houses are only like 20-30 feet apart.

 

Cats are the best at keeping them away. I have always had cats around and have never had a mouse problem.

Cats, true predators.

 

Hmm. You know last winter I had my sister and her dogs living with me. She has one dog, Daisy, a hound mix, who is a pretty good hunter.

I wonder if I had them, and she ate them all without any of us knowing.

Mattie just lays there and watches them run by.

Boy if I wasn't moving, I'd definitely go rescue a kitty. I miss having cats to begin with, but with Randy's cat Bender being the loner that he is, I didn't think it would be a great idea.

 

Lisa, if you rescue one, make sure it's a female. Females are much more the mousers than the males. I'd bet if you got another cat, Bender would adjust after a while. It may take a few weeks, but he'd adjust and they would become buds.

 

We don't want me on cats, do we? I think I like mice better. I guess because women approve of getting rid of mice, but frown on getting rid of cats.

 

Ever since our addition was put on we have had mouse problems. I know about where they come in but not exactly. Frustrating as heck. We have a young male cat that is a pretty good mouser though.

 

Yeah i am tempted, but I shouldn't. It wouldn't be fair to the cat. Just as she was getting accustomed to the new house, I would have to uproot her and put her in a crate for 11 hours. That isn't fair. Maybe once I get to Iowa, we'll consider another pet.

Randy rescued a few abandoned kittens from a coal car last winter. We had them for a couple days and fattened them up a bit and made sure they were healthy before finding them homes. Cute little buggers they were, I had a hard time letting go I got pretty attached to them. Anyway, we introduced them to Bender, and he reacted so violently, it surprised both of us. Both kittens were male, so we thought that might have something to do with it. This past summer he managed to get out and at about 2 in the morning, after listening to intense meowing, I caught him in the back yard in the middle of a rendezvous with a little redheaded female tabby, so I can only assume he likes girls.

 

Good afternoon everyone!