Fresh Cab for storage?

[ricohman]

I've never had mice in my new boat, yet, but I want to keep the critters out.
I know mice make beds out of bounce sheets so I'm not trying that again. And I have seen mouse crap and pee and nests right beside mothballs so that's also out.
I have read that Fresh Cab works and I was wondering if anyone has tried it?
I suppose someone will tell me the mice ate it?

 

[greenbush future]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

Mouse traps are the only way I know of.

 

[ricohman]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

Mouse traps are the only way I know of.

I know, but then I am baiting them into my boat.

 

[moosehead]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

richoman, the irony is deep, but our unheated garage is so cold, that mice don't even bother attempting to come aboard seeking warmth. you might have a similar opportunity in the great white north? otherwise, we belt and suspenders with both tonneau and mooring cover belted tightly.

 

[ricohman]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

It gets -45 here. I have had trouble with mice in my tractor and trucks in the past. But you may be right. A tin boat is pretty cold.

 

[moosehead]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

otherwise, the only thing that works in our attached garage which stays a bit warmer is poison or traps. but to your point, one must then be committed to a scorched earth policy as both attract as bait - agree to never put either in the boat.

 

[Wind dog]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

What's "fresh cab"?


You might try a bit of USED kitty litter, the smell of the cat pee would keep the mice away.



I know this method works for keeping deer out of my crops.

 

[Grub54891]

Re: Fresh Cab for storage?

We used to put mouse poison in our unheated cabin,they would come in,have a field day,party all winter. In the spring was alway's a mess.
One fall about 15 years ago,I forgot to put poison out,went there in the spring,not a sign of mice anywhere! Haven't put any out since,never had another problem with them. If you don't feed them,they just leave.
Grub