Caravan Mice Prevention
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Hi Folks today we will be taking a look at some prevention measures to keep Mice of the Caravan. Mice can over a short period destroy a Caravans Upholstery and other soft furnishings. Thanks Phil.
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Thanks Phil 👍 we checked on our caravan over winter and mince got into the front locker an eaten there way through a bag for life I left in there. The front locker floor has loads of big gaps in it and mines a 2018 swift too 👍
Hi Carl. Thats bad news. I am guessing they didn't get into the main van as the bulk head is quite sealed. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil I think the best thing I used was stainless Steel scourers what the wife uses for keening pots and pans
Hi. They are quite good as they do not rust like some wire wool. Good idea. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Interesting video Phil 👍. As Paul mentioned, never seen silicone with metal content before. I suppose it’s generally pest controllers that know about. The copper wool gives a neat finish around pipes and easy to take out if required. Thanks for the advice. Cheers, Rob & Gail 😀
Hi Rob n Gail yes silicone with bits in is sold by pest control companies at about £15 a tube. I chose not to buy it. The copper wire wool and the gauze are better solutions. Thanks Phil 🙂👍
Some great tips, thanks for sharing. Not been about lately but trying to catch up now
Hi Mark. Thanks for watching. I hope all is well and sorry for your loss. Thanks again Phil.🙂👍
Rodents and insects will look for a warm place to shelter, particularly in the autumn when it’s getting colder outside, so for the same reason Pest Control businesses are the busiest around October / November, that is generally the best time to check your caravan for any unwanted invaders.
Hi. Yes you are quite right. They look for shelter in the colder mountains months. Also you have to factor in pitching on grass and wooded areas. They are attracted by food we drop or don’t empty from our bins. The measure I have highlighted also work against ants. Currently away and ant invasion so far. Thanks Phil 🙂👍
Phil - another really useful video, some great ideas that will help me with ants while away. I’m lucky that I can store our camper in the garage, so I’ve bought an electronic rodent repeller that keeps them away. Prior to using this I had them nesting all over the garage, now there’s no sign of them. Keep up the good work ❤ Mike
Hello. Glad it was useful. Handy if you have some where to safe store your vehicle. Thanks for watching Phil 🙂👍
Hi Phil I’ve had mice in front locker they’d chewed at a piece of webbing I had in the locker. My 4 berth became 5 when I disturbed a mouse sleeping under the jockey wheel cover, thankfully no damage. Great help as always 👍
Hi Colin looks like you had a lucky escape. We are currently hold up at plassey off out for tea later in Llangollen. We are testing out something new. Hence my late reply. Thanks Phil 👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan intriguing! Just back from my Diesel Fix at Burrs Country Park 😁
We use cotton balls with peppermint on them in the corners of the caravan, and ant powder around the steadies - the waste water pipes remain closed but I do put wire wool in them - so far we have not had any successful invaders.
Steve
Hi Steve I am glad your measures work. I researched all sorts before making this video. Thanks Phil 🙂👍
Thanks for those tips. The wife is terrified of mice!!
Hi Brian. Thanks for watching. This can happen but not to everyone. I just felt a few measures may help everyone. Thanks Phil 🙂👍
Hi Phil. Great video and advice on the mice and rat problems we can all suffer. Copper wool is a fantastic idea and will look into that. Like you said, coming up once a week if storage, you should see any difference in your interior if they've been in, especially under the front cushions. Never heard of the silicone with metal bits in. Good idea, I think. You like to see if it works, tho. Again Great video and thanks for showing us everything you did in this video. Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul thank you for watching. Yes silicone with metal bits is sold by pest control companies at £15 a tube. The methods I showed seem to be the best ideas. Send my regards to Sarah. Phil 🙂👍
Great advice especially the ant powder. We're away at the minute and got problem with rubber seal on frt window. Rain getting in. 😢. X
Hi Keith n Alison. Oh dear have you checked the sealant around your window rubber. This is a common issue. Thanks for watching and stay dry. Phil🙂👍
@@lostweekendscaravan Thankyou. Rain Running down window inside. Always something. X
We have not had a problem with mice in Desmond but we did in caravans until our cats started coming with us.
Hi David A cat can be a caravan’s best friend😂. Many thanks Phil 🙂👍
Thanks for sharing this video Phil, I have never heard of silicon with metal in it either, copper wire is a great idea, hopefully we will never see any mice, 👍.
Hi BB. Yes silicone with metal bits is sold by specialist rodent control companies. It’s about £15 a tube. You would think silicone alone would put them off! I spent quite a bit of time on this video you’ll be surprised at what some companies would sell you (rubbish). Thanks Phil 🙂👍
Just ordered the copper and mesh sheets - Thankyou for the tip 👍
Your welcome. It is good stuff. Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil. I’m really interested in getting the pest pack. Please can you tell me where I can purchase it from.
Thanks Phil. 😊
Hi thanks for watching. There is a link in the description box below the video. Thanks Phil 🙂👍
Hi Phil,
Some really useful information in here.
I know someone whose caravan was all but destroyed by mice. So thanks. I'm going to order the Pest Pack.
All the best.
Hi Martin. Yes they can cause a lot of damage for something so small. Thanks Martin. Phil🙂👍
Omg just bought our first van - never even thought about this! 😱😱😱
Sadly it does happen. Phil🙂
We had mice in our swift and they came in via the marker cable wires that are in each corner of the front locker, lucky we caught them before any damage was done. we pushed in some stainless steel scourer pads into the oversized holes and 2 years on no mice and pads have not rusted. cheap easy fix for less than a pound.
Hi. Phew I am so glad that you managed to keep the blighters out. A good cheap option. many Thanks for watching. Phil. 👍🙂
Just use a essential oil diffuser, it keeps pests and mice out. It always works for us. No issues at all
Hi David. Sounds like it works for you which is great. I love reading other vanners ideas. If think there must be many ideas out there that work. Thanks Phil.👍🙂
Moth balls never knew what one was ! Learn something every day also a great tip.for shed etc , yes we did get it in the caravan Zehras face !
By eck! Hello you 2. I hope all is well. Apparently moth balls work. I bet that shop near you that sells everything will have them. How is the Wigan zoo coming along. We are ok this end, just prepping for our trip to Holland. Cheers Phil. 🙂👍
@@lostweekendscaravan hope you have a lovely time in Holland , ah you remember the shop I’ve spent many happy hours inside ! The Wigan zoo are having to move premises soon due pies running out 😂😂