The discovery of chewed through food bags or little mouse droppings in your camper isn’t rare. It’s tempting to think that in a camper, like in a house, mice aren’t going to be interested in visiting if you keep everything clean and tidy. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case!
Mice and other scavenging critters get used to camping areas where people often leave food scraps when they leave. They build their homes in these areas because they have near-constant easy access to food.
The best defense against mice when you’re camping is to prepare for their eventual arrival, and to use preventative measures to keep them out of your space.
How To Keep Mice Out Of Your Camper
Ok, so there are more than a few mice ‘deterrents’ out there. There are deterrent efforts and ideas some claim totally worked for them, but others say they were totally ineffective.
Could this have to do with differences between mice in different parts of the country? I’m not at liberty to say, and I’m not a scientist/not gonna do the studies to figure it out.
Instead, I will list most of the mouse deterrents, naming the ones that are sure-fire, and the ones that are wishy-washy. This way you can choose. If you want to try the wishy-washy ones, have at it.
Do-It-Yourself Pest Control explains:
“Mice can enter through cracks in foundations, floors or walls. A mouse can fit through a very tiny opening due to their soft cartilages. They can also squeeze through small gaps around utility lines and drainage pipes. All openings that are larger than 1/4″ should be sealed to exclude mice.”
Moreover, mice detest aluminum foil, so make sure you line all entry points with it and wrap any food you leave in the basement or garage.
Now, here are a few simple ways to make a catch-and-release mousetrap in a few minutes:
- Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil, and then distribute them in the garage, camper, and the entire house.
- Tuck or tape dryer sheets into and around any gaps and cracks in the house to deter rodents from entering. Change them on every two weeks.
- Place a few soap bars in the garage and camper, and their strong smell will keep the rodents at bay
By taking these steps, you will definitely find living in a rodent-free home a pleasant experience!