repelling mice

[Littlesparrow]

I have a mouse which usually lives under my shed, and if it stays there, then there is not a problem. However he or she is chewing the bottom of the shed door trying to get in. I have put a line of chili sauce along the chewed bit and I hope this will deter him, unless he is a Mexican mouse. What else keeps mice from chewing, any ideas?

[shenk1]

Trip to the dentist,cast iron door..............

[Dogghound]

Originally Posted by Littlesparrow

What else keeps mice from chewing, any ideas?

Do you store anything in the shed, grain, pet food etc?

Realistically chilli wont make any difference if it wants to get in. Can you put a metal panel on the base of the door this should slow it down.

Additionally if it is becoming a serious problem then trapping may be an option. Although you would probably have to kill quite a few as they are so numerous they will keep coming back into an area.

[cara pace]

I once read that popping a bit of wire wool into any holes is a good deterrent for rats and mice. Might be worth a try?

[vole-woman]

Are those sonic devices any good? I see them advertised a lot.

[STYRBJORN]

Originally Posted by Littlesparrow

I have a mouse which usually lives under my shed, and if it stays there, then there is not a problem. However he or she is chewing the bottom of the shed door trying to get in. I have put a line of chili sauce along the chewed bit and I hope this will deter him, unless he is a Mexican mouse. What else keeps mice from chewing, any ideas?

Gettin' et by a cat works pretty well.

[Ladywell]

I don't post on here often - but you are naughty and you make me laugh!! Can't do smilies but would if I could!!

[Littlesparrow]

When the weather is fine I have a rabbit and Guinea pig in the shed so I don't think a sonic device would go down too good with them. I think I have found a metal strip I could use at the bottom of the door so if the chili sauce doesn't work thats the next step.

[Littlesparrow]

This morning the bottom of the door and the hot chili sauce show signs of being nibbled again so it must be a Mexican mouse. I'm moving on to plan B.

[Dogghound]

I didnt think chilli sauce would work, where did you hear about using it?

Do you keep the pet food in the shed? its probably what they are after.