Rodent Control

[Komfort 282]

What ways have RVers found to be most effective for rodent control? Poison works the best but also kills non-target species. Rodent contraceptive does not seem to work. Traps are insufficient, and I'm not around enough to maintain them. Moth balls do work but the smell makes affected areas uninhabitable. Irish Spring soap does not work. they just chew on it. Thanks!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I have found twinkle lights work well placed on the ground under the rig.

 

[Komfort 282]

I have found twinkle lights work well placed on the ground under the rig.

Great idea, Thanks.

 

[Scooterfan]

I use these and it seems to work as I have no rodent issues (and live on acreage where rodents abound )

https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?tag=rvf01-20

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

The most successful thing we have found - is ensuring there are no open holes into the coach. Gaps around electric cords/hoses/pipes all need to be sealed.
If a non-wet area steel wool works well since rodents won’t chew it to get through.

 

[Jireh Financial]

One thing we always try to do in be 100% sure all food items and not stored in the unit. Seems to help.
Ken

 

[AbdRahim]

I use Freshcab and Essential peppermint oil - on cotton in tea balls hung in coach in cabinets, closets bays, etc. or in bottles with holes. Usually place under coach and in engine compartment. Usually when in storage, the scent is strong enough to gag my wife, so I expect a rodent would get respiratory arrest.or in