De-mousing a cab

[MoparNorm]

The ultrasonic is not at all like the dog fences. Those use a collar that gives the dog a shock if he passes a certain point.
The ultrasonic devices make a certain area inhabitable to various pests, because of the irritating radio frequency, that humans and pets cannot hear.
I was skeptical at first, but desperate for a solution as there were dozens of rodents who had taken up residence in our second and seldom used home. Within 24 hours they were gone and remain gone 4 years later with all devices working still to this day...at least I think they are working as the red LED is on...but I can't get near them...as something is driving me away.......

[Ugg013]

Hi Doc:

Yep, there are plenty of em. I really don't mind sharin the land with these critters, heck, it was theirs 1st. Sure beats the heck outa the rats & pigeons that I grew up with. HA! Seriously though, Uggville is about 1/2 mile freom a forest preserve, and this area was once very rural. It used to be considered the "Country".

Now, it has become one of the states "HOT SPOTS". The developement is totally insane. Where we live was once part of the biggest dairy farms in the area. I remember visiting it as a kid (back in prehistoric times). It's only a matter of time before we're absorbed into the town that surrounds us (even though the local politicians swear that won't happen).

I'm just lookin for a way to get this critter to stay away from under the front deck/porch. We used to have a herd of deer that roamed the sub division, but they're gone now. There's a family of ducks that come and visit a neighbor every year. It's kinda cool.

As far as that ultrasonic stuff, I have mixed views. Been usin em for years. It's like them invisible dog fences. If a dog really wants after something, that fence won't stop him from leaving, but it will stop him from coming back. Anywho, I plan on extending the deck in the next few weeks, so maybe I'll try some sorta barrier.

Later
Ugg

[Doc Dave]

Ugg,
Do you have a wildlife rescue organization/sanctuary in the Chicago area?
I bet that there is such a place.
Around here, when someone has a wild animal they find or live trap, there are licensed/approved rescue people that take them to a wildlife sanctuary about 90 minutes up the road.

[MoparNorm]

The ultrasonic devices work on all types of mice. Just keep them away from your computer.

Nick



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That is funny! Sick, but funny!

[MoparNorm]

Hey Jimmie,

Do The Ultrasonic Devices Work On This Kind Of Mouse?

Actually yes, they have ultrasonic repellents for a surprising large group of critters. I'm working on one right now for door to door salesmen,.... just needs 23,000 more volts........

[NNICKB]

The ultrasonic devices work on all types of mice. Just keep them away from your computer.

Nick



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[OLD DODGE]

Rodents

Hey Jimmie,

Do The Ultrasonic Devices Work On This Kind Of Mouse?

[Ugg013]

Guys:

This prarie dog is all by it's lonesome. It had kinda moved into the back yard last autum (I think I even posted a picture of it here). It was all fat & sassy then. Now it's back & svete. We don't mind if it stays out back (as in way out back), but the front deck is off limits. I finally just got rid of the colony of chippermonks.

With all the development goin on around here, the critters are gettin all wacked out. It's neat when the falcons & hawks come to visit, although one of my neighbors has been havin trouble with some great blue heron's and his coy pond. HA! If they stay out back, then they have to deal with the real dogs.

Later
Ugg

[JimmieD]

Sounds like a plan, steve, see you soon> Note: the aliens have quite a sweet tooth and for some reason LOVE jelly donuts, so maybe toss a dozen or so in before you leave.

Say, Gordon, on the meece's hanging out despite a shortage of food: They can get food anywhere with a short trip, but they want the nice cozy and warm security of buildings, and vehicles, for building nests! That's why they decimate upholstery, shred wiring, eat door panels etc. in preparation for their new family! Also buildings are often where the water is, even just a small little leak, another necessity of life for them.

Those ultra-sonic repellers really work:

http://www.alwaysbrilliant.com/aa/as...onic%20Rod.htm

[MoparNorm]

Jim has one of the few indoor shooting ranges in CA...but just wait until his landlord finds out.......= )

[NNICKB]

Gordon, I have to ask. Is this why the inside of your truck smells so good?

[splummer]

Hey Jimmi

sounds like a lot of fun. i have a few days off from work and i think i will load up the townie with all sorts of impliments of destruction and head to cal and shoot some mouses and maybe if iam lucky get a rattle snake, see you in a few hours steve from western maine

[JimmieD]

LOL!

Ha haha, what a scenario, Kevin. "Okay, mommy's gone, let's...." We could have some real fun, I'm sure! :~ )

[Kevin Mienke]

Well I just have to share this as it's germaine to the thread. As most of you know I recently moved out of my house into a large travel trailer, tucked away in the mountains. Lots of wildlife here [not me] and that includes mice.

A broken exterior plastic cover under the shower drain allowed an entry point, and a mouse soon took advantage. 'Trails' in the kitchen, and I could hear it scurrying around frequently. Then it escalated, and I was awakened a couple of nights with loud clattering, things knocked off the counters etc. ENOUGH! Problem: no mouse traps and town a long ways away, and down to pennies because of moving expenses.

I had observed the mouse's habits, of coming out from a little hole under a cabinet, racing across the open floor and disappearing under another panel about 6' away. I got a piece of plywood and placed it strategically, cleared the area, and also set a small discarded plastic trash can in another area. I waited patiently as I sat here cruising the net.

Heard noises, not aliens, and prepared, putting on a set of ear muffs. In a few minutes, out came Ms. Mouse, and WHAMMO! .22 CCI Mini-Mag Shotshell from my pistol sent her to the mousie promised land! No more meece's feces, peace and quiet, little collateral damage and no Hanta Virus. Sometimes it's nice to be a single and sleazy trailer-trash batchelor! :~ )

Jimmie, That is HILARIOUS! On my days off, Momma's gone to work and Colt's gone to school leaving me home alone to make my own decisions. Momma considers it a dangerous scenario and thinks I need adult supervision. I'll ask her if you can come over and play.

[JimmieD]

Well I just have to share this as it's germaine to the thread. As most of you know I recently moved out of my house into a large travel trailer, tucked away in the mountains. Lots of wildlife here [not me] and that includes mice.

A broken exterior plastic cover under the shower drain allowed an entry point, and a mouse soon took advantage. 'Trails' in the kitchen, and I could hear it scurrying around frequently. Then it escalated, and I was awakened a couple of nights with loud clattering, things knocked off the counters etc. ENOUGH! Problem: no mouse traps and town a long ways away, and down to pennies because of moving expenses.

I had observed the mouse's habits, of coming out from a little hole under a cabinet, racing across the open floor and disappearing under another panel about 6' away. I got a piece of plywood and placed it strategically, cleared the area, and also set a small discarded plastic trash can in another area. I waited patiently as I sat here cruising the net.

Heard noises, not aliens, and prepared, putting on a set of ear muffs. In a few minutes, out came Ms. Mouse, and WHAMMO! .22 CCI Mini-Mag Shotshell from my pistol sent her to the mousie promised land! No more meece's feces, peace and quiet, little collateral damage and no Hanta Virus. Sometimes it's nice to be a single and sleazy trailer-trash batchelor! :~ )