Eek! We’re not talking about computer mice today–rather rodents of the furry, long-tailed kind.
I got an email yesterday from faithful reader Amanda who wrote:
Hey Jess–I have a detached garden office that could be insulated a bit better (it’s on the list of home improvements) and just discovered I need to move insulating to the top of the list pronto–we have mice! They actually shredded one of my client reports for a nest in the wall, and have been sneaking in after hours looking for food. Any suggestions for getting rid of them?
Fortunately (well, more truthfully, unfortunately 
) I’ve had a few run ins with the little guys myself and though I used to use sticky traps, I finally found something that seems to work without needing to kill the pests. I installed multiple ultrasonic rodent repellers according to the directions (which help you locate them strategically. I haven’t had a problem since.
If you’ve had an unwanted officemate, how did you uninvite the little guy?
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We had a huge mouse problem when we bought our new house. DH thought a cat was the way to go, but I’m allergic. We stuffed steel wool in all the holes (around pipes, for instance) and that seemed to help a lot.
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Comment by Jen — December 23, 2009
We always use the sticky traps and my husband is responsible for disposing of them–these plugin things sound like a great alternative, though–thanks!
Comment by Izzy — December 23, 2009
Thanks for answering my question! I can’t wait to read everyone’s advice so we can get rid of these pests once and for all.
Comment by Amanda — December 23, 2009
I’ve heard peppermint oil helps, but have never tried it myself. Hope you find the right solution soon, Amanda–mice can be such a headache!
Comment by Stephanie — December 23, 2009
I had great success with those plug-in doodads, too! No more mice at my house.
Comment by Cathy — December 23, 2009
I’ve heard that steel wool in the holes helps, but haven’t dealt with it myself. You are all such brave girls!
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Comment by Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists — December 24, 2009
Some time ago, I did need to buy a good car for my corporation but I didn’t have enough cash and couldn’t buy something. Thank God my friend proposed to take the loan at banks. Thus, I did that and was happy with my secured loan.
Comment by HerreraMURIEL — June 9, 2010
How does donating money to a foster house help out?
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