Mice. They may be cute, but they can cause havoc when they get inside your RV. From chewing on upholstery and wiring to creating a health hazard with their droppings. We’ve gathered our best tips and products to keep mice out of your home away from home.
The biggest thing you can do to minimize mice in your trailer or motorhome is to not create a welcoming environment. Remove all food and scented products from your RV that could attract rodents. Be sure to check every cupboard! Be sure to clean all surfaces thoroughly, especially stove tops and other places small bits of food can collect. You should also remove all paper products such as toilet paper and facial tissues that could become potential bedding for mice.
Ideally you will want to store your RV on a gravel or cement pad. Avoid fields or tall grass where mice live. If you have taken all the attractants out of your RV and are still seeing evidence of rodents, you will need to figure out where they are entering. Entry points are usually in exterior compartments or locations where plumbing or wiring enter through the underbelly of your RV. Filling any obvious entry points with steel wool goes a long way in discouraging critters. If you are unable to find entry points, grab a buddy and flashlight and investigate your RV at night. One person uses the flashlight and shines it in all the nooks and crannies, while the other stays outside to observe any light leaks. If you see light shining through from the inside to the outside, that is a potential entry point for rodents.
There are several products on the market proven to cut down on rodents. You can put repellent such as Rodents Away Odor Free in cabinets and corners of your RV. There is also a barrier spray called Mouse Free that is a peppermint based oil spray that coats the underbelly of your trailer or motorhome. This product works in two ways: mice have an aversion to peppermint, and the oil makes entry points, wiring, etc slippery so they are unable to climb inside your RV. This product is applied with an air compressor and a paint applicator, usually each fall season. You can also consider traps if your are dealing with a large amount of rodents.
We hope these tips help you keep your RV rodent-free this fall and winter!
