How to Get Rid of Mice in a Camper
Taking your camper on the road is nothing short of liberating. However, you do not want uninvited guests mooching off your hospitality and ruining your relaxing getaway. A small opening, dry ground and a bit of food will bring mice running. To avoid the health issues that come with rodents, follow these steps to usher out the unwelcome critters. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sponge or washcloth
- Kitchen soap and water
- Broom
- Cat
- Spring-loading mousetraps
Instructions
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Rodent Removal
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Clean your camper kitchen by wiping up kitchen counters, stove tops and appliances with a sponge and soap to eliminate the presence of food, which is a magnet for mice.
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Sweep your entire camper, and empty all trash receptacles.
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Bring a cat or two aboard. Cats are excellent at catching mice.
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Set up mousetraps throughout your camper in corners, hard-to-reach places, cupboards, under beds and around floors.
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Leave the mousetraps out until rodents dissipate. Empty the traps outside or in a trash receptacle when mice are caught.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not leave food lying around. It attracts mice.
When placing mousetraps, keep them out of reach of children; spring traps can break even an adult's finger. Put locks on cupboards, and watch children.
