Mice

[the old grind]

Those that think radios1s 9 year old nephew should shrug off his pet being killed should go somewhere else. (!) Are TBN members so callous that they dismiss a 9 year old kid? A kid. (!) Good grief.

:thumbsup:

We have only ourselves to blame when we presume at whatever age our kids/grand-kids are ready to accept some cold hard facts of life.

What adult hasn't outlived a beloved pet?? And how many nine year olds HAVE? Big diff between a nuisance mouse and a kid's pal.

(See life the way a kid does once in a while .. or have you forgotten your innocence since you lost it?? )

 

[the old grind]

How about TBN members not joking about a 9 year old losing his pet? Or are TBN members not adults?

Y'mean, coldly inconsiderate? :thumbdown: I say 'can happen', but not 'seriously' as often as it may seem . (credit/blame to oft-irreverent American sense of humor)

IMO, being 'Earth-friendly' isn't just about driving electric cars, either. (.. that pretty much run on coal. )

In a way, every life has purpose, (not quite a animist :laughing be it as a child's companion, (drifting OT ) or a 'fact of life nuisance' that I hope we can return focus to.

If we're going to lure mice with picnic/cookout/camping scraps and/or pet food, let's team up and help each other control what we invite into our evolved environments, ok?

 

[BX23S-1]

Wowwwwww....


Ok, everybody that is offended,:hissyfit: git back to your safe spaces right now...!!!

 

[Tractor Seabee]

They've taken good old green D-Con off the market. I ordered a lifetime supply from eBay awhile back. I keep one or two boxes under the hoods of my cars. I've had no chewed wires or shredded fiberglass nests since I started. Did it solve the problem? I don't know but I've had no more evidence of mice. Keep them well fed and they won't eat stuff you care about.

You don't want your cats or dogs to eat those mice filled with that stuff. Any poison has that potential.

Ron

 

[lilranch2001]

Originally Posted by Papaw View Post
"Wowwwwww....


Ok, everybody that is offended, git back to your safe spaces right now...!!! "

:thumbsup:

 

[BRMyers]

You have been warned to have a fire extinguisher on board

I have had several fires from squirrels building a nest around my turbocharger.

By the time i realized there was a fire I was some distance from my home and water.

Dave M7040

After reading your post, last Saturday I took two extinguishers out to the farm and placed on into each barn. I know, they aren't on the equipment, but we need a started point. Will eventually buy some for the tractors.

 

[fried1765]

After reading your post, last Saturday I took two extinguishers out to the farm and placed on into each barn. I know, they aren't on the equipment, but we need a started point. Will eventually buy some for the tractors.

When you buy any extinguishers be certain to not buy any with plastic handles.
The sometimes brittle plastic handles can crack/break, when you really need them.

 

[fried1765]

After reading your post, last Saturday I took two extinguishers out to the farm and placed on into each barn. I know, they aren't on the equipment, but we need a started point. Will eventually buy some for the tractors.

When you buy any extinguishers be certain to not buy any with plastic handles.
The plastic handles can become brittle, and crack/break when you really need them.

 

[BX23S-1]

When you buy any extinguishers be certain to not buy any with plastic handles.
The plastic handles can become brittle, and crack/break when you really need them.

That is a very good suggestion AND point you made!! I never even gave that a thought before. Especially if they are mounted on the tractor outside in the weather!

 

[Smokeydog]

High quality 5# abc metal handle fire extinguisher, heavy metal vehicle mount (sold separately) required for the operating environment and square U-bolts cost about $100 from Amazon. After a year holding up well on both tractors. Cheap insurance. One tool I hope I never have to use.

 

[fried1765]

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High quality 5# abc metal handle fire extinguisher, heavy metal vehicle mount (sold separately) required for the operating environment and square U-bolts cost about $100 from Amazon. After a year holding up well on both tractors. Cheap insurance. One tool I hope I never have to use.

Nice neat installation.
That metal valve/handle type is the ONLY extinguisher to get!
Don't get the cheap big box store plastic handle extinguishers for your house either.

 

[lennyzx11]

Same here, just empty the bucket on a regular basis, go down to the water and bury them at sea. No poison needed, just peanut butter.

This works for me. My wife calls it the “Trap of Doom”. When I first started it I caught 6-7 a night. Now it’s less than 1 a week maybe even a month in my shop. I dumped a splash of windshield washer fluid to keep it from freezing since I don’t heat the shop unless I’m out there.

 

[Smokeydog]

Some good information shared on Shawn Woods. Ordered several traps to try.

 

[Gee Ray]

I was talking to a friend yesterday who refills and certifies fire extinguisher. The plastic handled ones have been recalled. He said to call the manufacturer for a replacement. He was unclear if this applied to all extinguishers or if the program was still in effect.

 

[BRMyers]

I was talking to a friend yesterday who refills and certifies fire extinguisher. The plastic handled ones have been recalled. He said to call the manufacturer for a replacement. He was unclear if this applied to all extinguishers or if the program was still in effect.

Kidde has recalled multiple versions of their equipment. They will replace it with an updated model, which I had to do for several of mine.

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported | CPSC.gov

 

[Travelover]

What happened to the mice discussion? :laughing:

 

[the old grind]

Just wanting to be safe when we napalm them.