keithbar 1 #1 December 31, 2009 so my house was built in 1949 and it's got a full basement and in the middle of lots of farm fields and woodlots. so i always get a few mice in the winter. I've pretty much got a regular indoor trapline going. tried all kind of traps. the spring kill traps get the peanut butter stolen w/o going off too often for me I've settled on glue boards. but then you have the live squeeking mouse stuck to the board to deal with. I know i can't be the only one with an occ. mouse in the house what does everyone else use for a trap? or do you call the exterminator?i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #2 December 31, 2009 I've used the glue traps. Thankfully no mice in this house."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #3 December 31, 2009 QuoteI know i can't be the only one with an occ. mouse in the house what does everyone else use for a trap? There is a reason the Egyptians domesticated cats.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #4 December 31, 2009 yeah but then you have to deal with a cat. AND a litterbox. I think it's less trouble to bash an occ. mouse's head in with the heel of a teva. i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #5 December 31, 2009 QuoteQuoteI know i can't be the only one with an occ. mouse in the house what does everyone else use for a trap? There is a reason the Egyptians domesticated cats. They didn't have scopes for their rifles?"If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #6 December 31, 2009 Since my wife and I love cats (we have 3), we haven't had any mice in years, in the house that is. Every few days, our male cat will drop a dead, sometimes mutilated rat/mouse at any of the three main entrances to our house. Greatest rodent hunter I've ever had. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #7 December 31, 2009 The solution is called a pissed off cat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 December 31, 2009 It works the same as when Vlad the Impaler used to put bodies on a pike as a warning to all others.A friend of mine had a Mastiff leave a dead deer on his porch. I bet that scared off the rest of them. He had no more landscape damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #9 December 31, 2009 I was seeing the occasional mouse around the house. I picked up some plastic snap traps that work really well. http://www.bestnest.com/bestnest/RTProduct.asp?SKU=SAP-17000&src=froogle&kw=SAP-17000 I liked the ease of setting them, and the platform the mouse had to stand on to stick his maw in the cheese or peanut butter was large enough that he couldn't reach the food without triggering the trap. We thought we had a couple mice, we caught 13 in 2 days. We figure they were family, since the caught mice got progressively smaller.What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,620 #10 December 31, 2009 Cat.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #11 December 31, 2009 Leave the car running in the garage and go visit the neighbors for a few hours."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #12 December 31, 2009 Mouse killer, rat poison etc... Block off the entrances as best you can. If you're apposed to poison catch one and attach a common kitchen device to it then set it free. Here's a picture of the very useful method of reducing the rodent count. The finisherMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #13 December 31, 2009 Quote Leave the car running in the garage and go visit the neighbors for a few hours. back when i used to trap as a kid. i was taught how to get of ticks and fleas on fox, coon ,coyote etc. put the carcass in a plastic bag. seal the end around a tailpipe start the car and inflate the bag with exaust fumes. wait an hour. all pests on animal hide were dead. if it breathes oxygen. carbon monoxide will kill it. i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #14 December 31, 2009 The "best mouse trap ever" clamshell types seem to work best for me (although the little bugger who ate through my flour bag the other night is still on the loose). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,380 #15 December 31, 2009 > if it breathes oxygen. carbon monoxide will kill it. True, but unfortunately (or fortunately) modern cars don't put out much carbon monoxide any more - so this trick works less and less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 December 31, 2009 Get a good BB gun with a scope, leave all the doors to the house open. Place a pound of peanut butter on a plate, put it in the center of the room Put a red light in the ceiling fixture get a safari hat and let the games begin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #17 December 31, 2009 Quote> if it breathes oxygen. carbon monoxide will kill it. True, but modern cars don't put out much carbon monoxide any more - really thats a tidbit of info i didn't know. so would it be related to fuel economy? i.e. the more fuel efficent a car is the less carbon monoxide is produced?i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #18 December 31, 2009 A race engine barely pollutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #19 December 31, 2009 right, the cat turns most of it into co2 (they were real smart back then) , but I a sealed plastic bag will do the job eventually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keithbar 1 #20 December 31, 2009 thinking about it after the fact it makes perfect sense. as i said another tidbit. thanks! i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keithbar 1 #21 December 31, 2009 Quote right, but I a sealed plastic bag will do the job eventually. but the reason for the exaust pipe trick is you will ruin a hide by putting it in a plastic bag for very long at all. you leave it in the inflated bag for only 30, 40 min hour tops take the critter out and skin it w/o having to deal with live fleas and ticksi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wolfriverjoe 1,340 #22 December 31, 2009 QuoteQuote> if it breathes oxygen. carbon monoxide will kill it. True, but modern cars don't put out much carbon monoxide any more - really thats a tidbit of info i didn't know. so would it be related to fuel economy? i.e. the more fuel efficent a car is the less carbon monoxide is produced? Yes, the more efficient the engine, the less CO produced. CO comes from incomplete combustion. Modern cars pollute far, far less than those from even 15 or 20 years ago. Car exhaust components The N2 is just the nitrogen already present in the air. CO2 and water comprise the majority of the rest."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keithbar 1 #23 December 31, 2009 Quote A race engine barely pollutes. so a lawn mower would prob be a good carbon monoxide putter outer. that craftsman of mine uses damn near a whole tank when i cut my yard.i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #24 January 1, 2010 Sounds like it needs the carb rebuilt and new plugs, is the air filter dirty too? I go through two air filters a year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gearless_chris 1 #25 January 1, 2010 No matter what the exhaust will remove the breathable air, there's very little oxygen in exhaust gas. The BB sniper riffle idea would be more fun though, maybe you could have a party and invite your friends over, or charge them admission."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
warpedskydiver 0 #18 December 31, 2009 A race engine barely pollutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #19 December 31, 2009 right, the cat turns most of it into co2 (they were real smart back then) , but I a sealed plastic bag will do the job eventually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #20 December 31, 2009 thinking about it after the fact it makes perfect sense. as i said another tidbit. thanks! i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #21 December 31, 2009 Quote right, but I a sealed plastic bag will do the job eventually. but the reason for the exaust pipe trick is you will ruin a hide by putting it in a plastic bag for very long at all. you leave it in the inflated bag for only 30, 40 min hour tops take the critter out and skin it w/o having to deal with live fleas and ticksi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #22 December 31, 2009 QuoteQuote> if it breathes oxygen. carbon monoxide will kill it. True, but modern cars don't put out much carbon monoxide any more - really thats a tidbit of info i didn't know. so would it be related to fuel economy? i.e. the more fuel efficent a car is the less carbon monoxide is produced? Yes, the more efficient the engine, the less CO produced. CO comes from incomplete combustion. Modern cars pollute far, far less than those from even 15 or 20 years ago. Car exhaust components The N2 is just the nitrogen already present in the air. CO2 and water comprise the majority of the rest."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keithbar 1 #23 December 31, 2009 Quote A race engine barely pollutes. so a lawn mower would prob be a good carbon monoxide putter outer. that craftsman of mine uses damn near a whole tank when i cut my yard.i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #24 January 1, 2010 Sounds like it needs the carb rebuilt and new plugs, is the air filter dirty too? I go through two air filters a year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gearless_chris 1 #25 January 1, 2010 No matter what the exhaust will remove the breathable air, there's very little oxygen in exhaust gas. The BB sniper riffle idea would be more fun though, maybe you could have a party and invite your friends over, or charge them admission."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
keithbar 1 #23 December 31, 2009 Quote A race engine barely pollutes. so a lawn mower would prob be a good carbon monoxide putter outer. that craftsman of mine uses damn near a whole tank when i cut my yard.i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #24 January 1, 2010 Sounds like it needs the carb rebuilt and new plugs, is the air filter dirty too? I go through two air filters a year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #25 January 1, 2010 No matter what the exhaust will remove the breathable air, there's very little oxygen in exhaust gas. The BB sniper riffle idea would be more fun though, maybe you could have a party and invite your friends over, or charge them admission."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
