Voles
 

We have Voles at my house and I have never had an issue with them till last week when they started living in my Cross Ram. Every day I look and their are black pellets and Peanut shells...what to do? Also found a small bundle of jute padding on the floor this morning.

Any in-site to this varmint problem? Maybe he likes the smell of the Sunoco 112 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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Cat(s)

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I always likes the good old wooden mouse trap baited with peanut butter and topped of with a couple sunflower seeds, I love to see the fruits of my labor [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

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Here is an old thread about dealing with mice - might be helpful.

Mice

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Best mouse trap ever...5 gallon pail, coat hanger/wooden dowl, soda can, access ramp and a little peanut butter. The dryer sheets and soap are good to put in the car...but, this trap will net you a high return. Just be careful if you have pets with the antifreeze..

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics..._trap_ramp.jpg


**notice I said a soda can...I know you guys never touch any beer [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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Something is baiting them. Remove any and all items that they can be attracted to. I keep nothing in my garage that will attract anything rodent wise. No food or shelter...no issues. I'd be leary about bringing more in with bait. Clean clean clean...


BIG

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I use those plug in the wall noise makers to keep the rodents away. Plus I supplement dryer sheets and glue traps just in case..

Rich

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LOL...have a 100 LB English Lab that loves cats! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Good thought though.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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What ever they bring to feeding ground it leaves spots on the top plate of the X ram that brake cleaner won't take out. Will get a picture tomorrow morning if they come back. I'll leave the hood open to see if that helps.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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Thanks...I have been in my house since 96 and never had a problem till...oh wait! We have been having the hardwood floors done and the dog has been next door for a few days...maybe that's it? Always had a dog in the house. Crap in garage from house may be it as well.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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Noise to them right? Will dog here them?

Will try the dryer sheets next.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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Sticky Traps near the tires of the car?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...have a 100 LB English Lab that loves cats! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Good thought though.

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

We have three dogs and three cats. Two of the dogs have no interest in chasing anything but a dog dish. The third dog, a Jack Russell is kind of dumb and the cats would use him on patrol as &quot;point man&quot; and when the mouse would run, the cats would leave the Jack Russell in the dust, pouncing from across the room on whatever poor rodent he happened to spook.

Here's &quot;Widget&quot; the Jack Russell, and &quot;Terdly&quot; the Tabby resting after a long day of doing nothing.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...py_animals.jpg

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To quote an old Adirondack Guide I used to know...&quot;a hungry hound hunts the best&quot;

wilma

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Let loose a couple of these Monitor Lizards... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...rds_052813.jpg


SAL

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I made one of those bucket of deaths a few years ago when they were brought up then...rodents were to smart for it, never caught any...even put peanut butter on the pop can....

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For catching a mouse, old fashioned mouse trap. For winter storage, a car jacket.

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LOL...Seems like I need to go to the pet store!

Thanks for all the help.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use those plug in the wall noise makers to keep the rodents away. Plus I supplement dryer sheets and glue traps just in case..

Rich </div></div>

I have three of those noise maker things in my garage. They all have mouse droppings on them.

(lol)

Seriously - I do it all. Snap traps with peanut butter, little rotating touchless traps, sonic noise makers, dryer sheets, etc.

The only thing that seems to work is a cat.

K

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&quot;The only thing that seems to work is a cat.&quot;

...depends upon the cat..

Here is our 17lb. &quot;killer&quot;, Oliver...doing what he does best [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...190430_009.jpg

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Oliver looks like a Venus Flytrap just waiting to snap shut on any unsuspecting mouse...that is placed in his mouth. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Left the hoop open and no Voles this time? Also...dog is back on patrol! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dave
67 Nova Boy

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-11408-001.jpg

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Handsome dog Dave [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
But mine is cuter [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] That's her sitting smack in the middle of the backyard looking for squirrels (Her favourite thing to do)

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Very nice! She looks ready to go on the hunt. How old? What breed is she?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice! She looks ready to go on the hunt. How old? What breed is she?

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

Chicklet is a 13 year old Shihtzu, she once cornered a squirrel at the corner of the fence, squirrel hissed at her and it's tail went crazy, glad my dog backed off as the squirrel climbed the fence. I witnessed this confrontation and I could not believe how fast my own dog was. She is my pal and shadow, if I am under one of my cars working off the ground she is right there beside me [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] This photo is her with longer hair. (Lets Play)