what do you use for mice?

Island Z · 11-28-2012, 04:36 PM

so after having about $1400.00 damage to my 2013 370 with only 425 miles- the question is : what do you use or what have you tried to keep the mice out of the cars and garage ? I just started using the moth balls in the old socks also have loaded up another old car with drier sheets . what else have you tried ?

DR_ · 11-28-2012, 04:50 PM

Little bunny foo foo

SPOHN · 11-28-2012, 04:58 PM

I have poison tablets all over my garage. Haven't had a issue since.

Mt Tam I am · 11-28-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I have poison tablets all over my garage.

Haven't had a issue since.

Me neither.

Mitco39 · 11-28-2012, 04:58 PM

Take a 5 gallon bucket cut two small holes on each side of the top where the lid snaps down and fill the bucket with 5 or so inches of water. Next take a pop can and run a piece of haywire through it lengthwise (you will need to pop a hole in the bottom of the can) and tie the haywire to each hole in the bucket that you just made.

Take a bit of peanut butter and spear it around the can. Now put a small piece of wood leading up to the lip of the bucket to act as a ramp. Now when the mouse runs up to get the peanut butter it will jump on the can and fall into the water and drown. Works every time and you dont have to worry about only getting one, those suckers will continue to jump in till there is none left and they will leave the cars alone.

My mom has a 350Z that we parked in the garage all winter long without any sort of mouse traps or anything like that. When we went to pull it out of the garage in the spring and poped the rear truck the mice had stockpiled a huge pile of dogfood (out door dogs that were fed outdoors) ontop of where the spare tire is. It must of took them all year, there was probably a good 5-8 lbs of dog food in the truck of the car. haha.

onzedge · 11-29-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Take a 5 gallon bucket cut two small holes on each side of the top where the lid snaps down and fill the bucket with 5 or so inches of water. Next take a pop can and run a piece of haywire through it lengthwise (you will need to pop a hole in the bottom of the can) and tie the haywire to each hole in the bucket that you just made.

Take a bit of peanut butter and spear it around the can. Now put a small piece of wood leading up to the lip of the bucket to act as a ramp. Now when the mouse runs up to get the peanut butter it will jump on the can and fall into the water and drown. Works every time and you dont have to worry about only getting one, those suckers will continue to jump in till there is none left and they will leave the cars alone.

My mom has a 350Z that we parked in the garage all winter long without any sort of mouse traps or anything like that. When we went to pull it out of the garage in the spring and poped the rear truck the mice had stockpiled a huge pile of dogfood (out door dogs that were fed outdoors) ontop of where the spare tire is. It must of took them all year, there was probably a good 5-8 lbs of dog food in the truck of the car. haha.

Thanks, MacGyver!!! Very clever.

Mitco39 · 11-28-2012, 04:59 PM

Jasonle · 11-28-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I also do this. works very well.

MarkGideon · 11-28-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I need to set that up in my shed. Fortunately I have not had a problem with any mice in my garage. I guess part of the reason is there is really nothing in there but the cars, so no real reason for them to hang around. But, the shed is another story. Plenty of junk stashed in there to make it very inviting for the little beasts.

Mick714 · 12-02-2012, 06:54 AM

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We have had mice in the garage and shed for years. We couldn't use bait as we have a dog and two cats Some of the baits use a blood thinning chemical and if the dog or cat get to the carcass they can get very sick or die. The old spring type mouse trap works for one mouse then the rest of them eat the bait So...
I set up the bucket trap in the garage yesterday afternoon...4 dead mice in the water this morning. This is amazing!!!

Ackrite · 11-28-2012, 04:59 PM

I know the feeling. I went all summer without my streetbike because my wire-harness was chewed through. My solution involved an IR Surefire weapon light, an air rifle pellet gun, and a good set of night-vision goggles, and lots of patience.

LakeShow · 11-28-2012, 05:35 PM

$1,400 in damages by mice! Damn what happened.

PapoZalsa · 11-28-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

$1,400 in damages by mice! Damn what happened.

bigdog1250 · 11-28-2012, 06:11 PM

I live in a major metropolitan area. No mice, just weirdos to deal with

srbrubak · 11-28-2012, 06:22 PM

I have Sheldon. He is our outdoor cat that sleeps in our garage. He is an excellent hunter.

11-28-2012, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Island Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: stevensville md Posts: 21 Drives: 2013 370z magma red Rep Power: 13	what do you use for mice? so after having about $1400.00 damage to my 2013 370 with only 425 miles- the question is : what do you use or what have you tried to keep the mice out of the cars and garage ? I just started using the moth balls in the old socks also have loaded up another old car with drier sheets . what else have you tried ?

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	I have poison tablets all over my garage. Haven't had a issue since. __________________

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Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Take a 5 gallon bucket cut two small holes on each side of the top where the lid snaps down and fill the bucket with 5 or so inches of water. Next take a pop can and run a piece of haywire through it lengthwise (you will need to pop a hole in the bottom of the can) and tie the haywire to each hole in the bucket that you just made. Take a bit of peanut butter and spear it around the can. Now put a small piece of wood leading up to the lip of the bucket to act as a ramp. Now when the mouse runs up to get the peanut butter it will jump on the can and fall into the water and drown. Works every time and you dont have to worry about only getting one, those suckers will continue to jump in till there is none left and they will leave the cars alone. My mom has a 350Z that we parked in the garage all winter long without any sort of mouse traps or anything like that. When we went to pull it out of the garage in the spring and poped the rear truck the mice had stockpiled a huge pile of dogfood (out door dogs that were fed outdoors) ontop of where the spare tire is. It must of took them all year, there was probably a good 5-8 lbs of dog food in the truck of the car. haha. Mick714 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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Ackrite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fontana, ca Posts: 190 Drives: '12 White Nismo Z Rep Power: 14	I know the feeling. I went all summer without my streetbike because my wire-harness was chewed through. My solution involved an IR Surefire weapon light, an air rifle pellet gun, and a good set of night-vision goggles, and lots of patience. white_wolf, kidkotic2001, RoshDawg and 1 others like this.

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srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	I have Sheldon. He is our outdoor cat that sleeps in our garage. He is an excellent hunter. Dart likes this.

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