Need to wage war on mice / rats

[the old grind]

Raptors would have it better here if dozens of red wings around my cattail farm/pond would just leave 'em alone. The black-birds also don't like crows or turkeys but don't bother the herons (blue, green) kingfishers, or the occasional osprey.

 

[JohnnyMX]

That is a very interesting trap. Very overpriced at $30 for some plastic pieces but I ordered one anyway. If it works well, it's worth it ...

Overpriced for sure. But peanut butter isn't cheap and my dogs were going through crunchy like it was going out of style.

 

[bigtiller]

I setup a bucket trap last week in an old, holey out-building but haven't caught a mouse yet. July doesn't have an "r" so maybe it isn't mouse trapping season yet.

 

[Dawg in Fl]

I haven’t seen anyone talk about peppermint oil - pure, not artificial.
Rodents were making nest in the battery compartments of my tractors, etc. I dipped a shoelace in peppermint oil and place near an opening to the battery compartment. No rodents.
I now pour peppermint oil into open containers and place around my barn. The oil irritates their noses and they go elsewhere- until I forget to refill my containers- then they come back.
Yes, I’d rather they die but this really does help. I didn’t believe it until I tried it.

 

[lman]

Black oil sunflower seeds? Where do you purchase this?

Wherever you buy your bird food.

 

[PILOON]

We once had a contract to build a 200 ft stable and a 220 ft riding arena.
So I followed basic house building specs, (insulation, structure etc.) but used metal for ceiling and wall finish.
Now since rodents were obviously to be a potential problem I bought bulk rodent poison and alternately placed different brands/types between each stud spacing.
Owners said later that they never saw any rodent signs nor smells.
The client was breeding Arabians and had some 200 or so.

That one was a real fun project full of challenges due to size and compliance issues not counting local petty politics.
LOL, the permit was delivered by a truck driver who was also the mayor!

 

[fidowanttobe]

I gave up on snap traps and now use the plank style.
Intrigued by the yellow pail top version.
I agree that Peppermint oil is a fantastis deterent also. Bleach water is also a deterrent.