Unfortunately...history tells us that the only sure deterrent for rodents
other than constant vigilance OR another biological organism bred for such
is death. Mouse Traps are at least quick. Think about it...if there was a
viable passive/"organic" deterrent we would never have cats as pets or bred
dogs like terriers and hounds. Not to start another cat thread, of course,
but they tend to be as smelly and hairy as the animals they deter when it
comes to cars...Dogs...well, they get the job done and then continue to
sleep on the couch. ;)
My bluetick hound points out my household problems early, be they rodent or
human and continues to do so with vigor.
Dan - dog lover/cat hater
73 B (which had old mouse turds and new cat hair to clean out when
purchased)
-----Original Message-----
From: frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, March 21, 1999 7:14 PM
Subject: Surprise Guests
>We must have a special mutant breed of mouse here in Rhode Island as
>they are immune to the noxious odor emitted by moth balls. I have used
>the moth ball remedy for years and find those pesky rodents this past
>winter actually built a nest right on top of some of them! Now, in
>addition to the repulsive moth ball odor, I also have it mixed with the
>pungent acrid aroma of mouse urine! Any other suggestions? I have heard
>of oregano? Anyone else?
>Frank "Swamp Yankee" Krajewski
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