mice/rodent problems during winterization?

[rocky100]

I have read about some of you having mice get in your boats while stored during the winter months----
mine will be in the dry stack at the marina---so, do the mice only come in to the boats stored at ground level, or will they climb higher up the framing and get in the boats which are dry stacked?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: mice/rodent problems during winterization?

I doubt it will be a problem but they can climb.Make sure no snacks or anything is left in the boat.Only time i have had a problem was few years ago and my boat was parked on the trailer next to a field,

 

[Caveman Charlie]

Re: mice/rodent problems during winterization?

Mice can get into about anywhere. All you can do is try to keep them out and catch the ones that get in.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: mice/rodent problems during winterization?

Buy a few bags of mothballs. They will keep both the mice and raccoons off your boat during the winter months.

 

[electricjohn]

Re: mice/rodent problems during winterization?

Besides food items, it is a good idea to remove a towels, rags, papers, or any item they can make a nest in. If you know how to make a mouse trap out of a 5 gallon bucket, that helps too.