Author Topic: Mice out of Shanty (Read 2569 times)

Clam Digger · « **on:** Feb 14, 2011, 09:36 AM »

Went fishing in Michigan yesterday, but it was kinda tough as i was standing in about 2 inches of water! My thermal tip up was floating!

Anyway - with the big warm up coming - not sure how much time we have left!
So I need to start thinking about putting the gear up soon!

When I was searching Craiglist for a shanty - many of the posts said "small hole from mice in fabric"

Seems like I read somewhere on how to prevent this! I have a Clam Yukon Flip - can I put something in the sled in the summer months to keep mice away?

Thks

rugby ice · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 09:41 AM »

Use dryer sheets. more is better. Many buddies use these in their campers and duck boats to keep the critters from chewing on everthing. Stuff them in the corners and everywhere else they might nibble.

mdrobny · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 09:41 AM »

dryer sheets!

Clam Digger · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 09:45 AM »

Dryer sheets - great thanks!

wonder why these work? - they smell great!

Duneman101 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:07 AM »

decon and a yappy dog!

Jim F · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:25 AM »

Mothballs too,

but harvesting them is a PIA

Nor Easter · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:46 AM »

Quote

but harvesting them is a PIA

Just try your local Animal shelter. They should have them by the thimble full...

dachmation · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:47 AM »

Yeah Mothballs are the sure thing, although I have used dryer sheets too..

Beets · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:51 AM »

I keep a small radio on am/talk in my garage.

benny4117 · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:54 AM »

Never tried dryer sheets...but tried monthballs in my ATV under the seat didnt work . After pulling out a nest and loading the compartment w/ monthballs....went back two weeks later brand new nest right in with the mothballs. I will have to try dryer sheets though

TheDL · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 12:10 PM »

why would dryer sheets keep mice away?

ice dawg · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 12:15 PM »

I keep my portables in my wheel house now, but I used to remove the fabric from the frame and store it in a tote. and never had a mouse problem.

Sullymon · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 12:55 PM »

Kill all the mice ... problem solved.

Reel Addiction 2 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 01:52 PM »

Dryer sheets. I used them on my sleds when I had them. Don't know why but everytime I put one in my can, airbox, seats etc. I never had any mice problems so I will use them this year on my frabill.

Chuckles · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 01:59 PM »

Bounce fabric softener sheets work....others not quite as well.
There's something in Bounce sheets that others don't have.

slipperybob · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 04:06 PM »

The dryer sheets don't always work, but it does deters the mice from moving in. If the mothballs fails, then I'm pretty sure the dryer sheets will fail too. Some mice will move in no matter. If you can keep it off the ground, it sure helps.

pikeking · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 05:43 PM »

I keep my portable set up in the attic. That way if they want to go in, they can just walk in and not chew their way in. Oh, don't forget to leave a door open.

IceBalls · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 05:44 PM »

My grandmother used mothballs to protect our summer home for more than 25 years....and we never had a mouse problem..... despite the fact that the house was completely empty from October thru June every year. She put those mothballs EVERYWHERE in the house (closets, drawers, cabinets, on top of all furniture, etc.). I would say they work !!!

rswope2004 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 07:22 PM »

dryer sheets do work. ive heard a few theories. one they dont like the smell. another they dont like the way they feel if they rub against them. not sure why but they work

AdamT · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 07:59 PM »

Here's what works for me, keeps everything in one place and I can load it into or out my truck bed in minutes. It's a Team Wild 2 man and a Killzone 4 man pop up.

It's a Racor Heavy Lift(sp?).

Adam

Nor Easter · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:01 PM »

Adam,
You must be an old fart.

They haven't made 'our' MAG 3's for a long time!

Too bad they (made in USA) went under. Rock solid product.

mr.bartender · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:11 PM »

i used moth balls last year and had to air them out but worked. read somewhere to use dryer sheets

MattR · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:18 PM »

A cat works great too.

da.mike · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 10:21 PM »

buy a cat...you'll never another problem with mice.

deam · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 15, 2011, 05:49 AM »

Way back before dryer sheets and mothballs where invented Injuns used spearmint leaves. Works in a camper I leave in the mountains.

cagetrapper · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 15, 2011, 07:38 AM »

I'm a Animal Damage Control Operator in Grand Rapids Michigan, My company Business name is:

Stan's Predator and Varmint Control.

Keep Mice out.

Either use Dryer Sheets, or

Take a Sponge, Put some Peppermint Oil on the sponge...Place it where you don't want mice, and wha...Laa...No more mice. You can also put this in homes, with a nice scent of Peppermint.

Mice HATE Peppermint.

Stan

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Author Topic: Mice out of Shanty (Read 2569 times)