Rodent proof temporary storage

[Arc weld]

I could use some expertise and/or experience. I'm having a pole shed put up and will be taking some items out of a rip off storage facility. There are a couple items of furniture and a few boxes I need to mouse proof until I build a small type office in the pole shed. I might make it up on a mezzanine. I'm wondering if a small garden shed can be sealed to keep mice out if the stuff is basically put in it and the doors are closed and not opened. A sea-can or even a used van body from a truck are other thoughts but I was hoping to do it a little cheaper. I thought about putting it high on pallet racking and wrapping it up but have heard mice can climb steel posts. Just looking for a cost effective solution.

 

[Earl Ohl]

Get yourself some cats. We were seeing lots of mice years ago when the last of our old cats died off. About 3-4 years ago we rescued 3 male kittens. 1 died about a year ago but we still have the other 2. They're at about 13-14 lbs. now & we don't see any mice at all.

 

[fishheadbob]

Rodents are hard to eliminate. I vote for cats.

 

[Wagtail]

Re-pack the boxes into cheap plastic stackable containers. Put the furniture on cheap plastic tarpaulins, then lift the edges of the tarp up & secure.

That'll keep the little buggers out of your valuables.

 

[Looking4new]

Moth balls will work, but cats and a terrier dog will too.

 

[Pixguy]

Cats will do the trick but for insurance, Google Mice bucket trap.

 

[Arc weld]

Cats aren't an option as I don't live at the property. I was wondering if any types of garden sheds might seal good enough to keep them out?

 

[jix]

Lots of mothballs inside red weathertape- Well sealed plastic wrap, but stinky after removal. Frequent inspection on a daily basis. (mi9e may cut the plastic) A shed is good, but only if mothballs are scattered around
inside it. Use lotsa moth Balls, not crystals. (paradichlorobenzene (mothballs) are very carcinogenic, but will burn if placed in a fire, releasing toxic smoke) Moth balls will last six months, crystals only a few weeks. Wear gloves and breathing protection.

Jix

 

[jix]

Cats wlll not do the trick until after the mice have damage the stuffing of furniture, but they will piss on everything.

 

[jix]

Furniture movers warehouse comes to mind..if it is a good one. Cheaper, too