Popular Post farmer52 Posted July 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2014 Today I started "spit shining" the MH in preparation for Watt's show on Saturday. I opened the passenger side compartment and sunny beach! Damn mouse/mice shredded a roll of paper towels. So I ventured to the driver's side and sunny beach....same thing! They even started on the roll of paper towels on the dog house and the box of tissues. DAMN!!!!! So I spent the morning cleaning the crap out of the truck. I never did see a mouse but there were lots of mouse turds around. So I put all the paper towels in a plastic bag which hopefully will deter the varmits.I was just in the truck last week and everything was okay. Damn varmit must have moved in during the weekend and did not lose any time making nests.To add insult to injury....I have boxes of moth balls everywhere and have for the past several years. I heard they will keep the critters away. Well I must have a moth ball resistant mouse.So MH has a new meaning.....MOUSE HOUSE! I just hope one of the critters doesn't decide to show its face on the drive to Watt's. Or I may have stained shorts and a potential wrecked MH.BTW, did I tell you I HATE mice and ground hogs and squirrels and chipmonks and snakes and rabbits and rats? 5 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Might be time to invest in a putty cat or two around the farm. I had problems with critters getting in my camper until my barn cats took up residence. No more critters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Might want to have a talk with your Bulldog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Perhaps a MH with a purrin' kitty cat engine? I'll take a 3408. Maybe I need a pu$$y in the sleeper.... There are enough coyotes, foxes (4 legged), and buzzards around. You would think one or more would take care of the mice. They take care of the wabbits and kittens. When I shoot a ground pig, it is gone the next morning.....something had a good midnight snack. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Ken, get yourself a black snake and he will talke care of the mice for you. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 ....Those little bastards!.........I hate 'em too,Ken! Been using a new-to-me product called "Fresh Cab". So far,so good. I have a feeling they'll get used to it though.Just like the Irish Spring,Bounce fabric softener sheets,and other stuff I've used. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I found they get in from the pass side steer tire, there's a hole in the floor that goes up to the heater box, i bet there're still in there some place, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 fresh cab is as good as any thing I have found I have only had one mouse in the superdog since I put it in the cab last fall, my 96 f350 used to attract mice like moths to a light but the fresh cab kept their little asses out of there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Where can I buy Fresh Cab? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I buy it at our Case IH dealer. We've been using it for years. Good stuff. I've got the same problem with my MH. I don't think it's currently inhabited, but Mike said they got in the mattress. Any ideas on how to get that old stale mouse smell out? Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 MH?? Money Hungry? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Ken I get mine at big R farm stores but I would think tractor supply would carry it too. also our case ih dealer has it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Located the Fresh Cab at TSC. It is on sale $11.99 per box (regular price $14.99). I bought four (4) boxes and put one (1) box (4 packets) in the MH tonight. Now instead of smelling like a cedar closet, it smells like a Christmas tree. Active ingredient is 2.0% Balsam oil.I need to remove the mattress and check for damage. I hope the paper towels kept the dang varmits busy and away from the mattress.Thanks for the info. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hope it works for you.Mice in vehicles sucks! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis101279 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Spray ammonia on the bottom of the cab that will keep them away. It really works. A friend of mine has had a B61 for over 20 yrs out side waiting to get retored (although there is nothing left now) and does it every spring and fall and no critters yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hmmm. No mouse in my MH house yet. Should be alert now I know MH means mouse house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 . Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 . Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 other dog what is that first critter? looks real close to what we have out west as ground hogs but ours are lighter colored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyd Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 we spray hot sauce on wiring & underhood areas to prevent mice from chewing things apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 other dog what is that first critter? looks real close to what we have out west as ground hogs but ours are lighter coloredIt's a ground hog. Looks like he picked a ready-made hole to live in instead of digging his own. He was right beside the truck when I was tarping in Mckees Rocks, never did run away. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have found that dogs are better mousers than cats. I had a Dalmatian that started with possums then destroyed the mouse and rat population and in boredom started hunting birds and stray cats. The advantage of having several dogs is they can hunt in a pack and take down nastier animals that will not leave of there own accord. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's a ground hog. Looks like he picked a ready-made hole to live in instead of digging his own. He was right beside the truck when I was tarping in Mckees Rocks, never did run away.dscn3370.jpgdscn3366.jpgdscn3362.jpgThat looks like a ready made Condo for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2014 Made it to and from Watt's show today with no critter issues. But now all I smell are Christmas trees.P.S. I am sure Captain Barry will be posting pics from the show. 3 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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