mogs Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I am being driven to distraction by a mouse or mice! It's been a problem for a couple of months but doesn't seem to be getting any better as they are now in the cavity walls.We've filled in all possible holes where they could have been getting in. I bought a sonarl plug in thing which hasn't worked.It was quite easy to get rid of them when they were appearing in the kitchen and garage, simply by using mouse traps. So the problem is not in our living space anymore but between the floorboards and ceiling upstairs and all cavity walls.If they/it got in but can't now get out, how long can it survive without food or water? I do hear what sounds like a chewing sound so I expect they're consuming insulation or at least making nests.I don't want to use poison because we have cats and a dog. The cats really are useless at anything inside the house but even they can't get to the area where I think the problem is.Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Think laterally, buy earplugs!They will find their way in and out through holes you cant even see.Your home should be seen as a shared space with humans, dogs, cats and little four legged furry things having their space. And I am sure if you look you will find traces of Norman too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 [quote user="mogs"]. I bought a sonarl plug in thing which hasn't worked. Any suggestions?[/quote]Ernie bought a commercial unit which he is pretty happy with, mine was probably like yours and useless so I want to get a better one.Link to another posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Department71 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You could try getting a snake, they also are able to live in the space between walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Are you certain it's mice to blame? When my son had 'mice' in the loft, cavity walls and floors it turned out it was a huge number of wasps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogs Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks GG, I assume because it's a noise exactly like chewing and always at night it is a mouse. Wouldn't wasps be a daytime problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It lasted day and night for my son, definitely sounded like what we all thought mice should sound, but it was the constant rustling of wasps. I was round there a few days after it started and happened to look out of a window, which turned out to be close to their entrance and exit and saw a stream of wasps. I'm allergic to warp stings, so was extra keen to get them sorted, phoned our usual wasp man immediately, who solved the problem the same day. Definitely cheap at the price!I'm not saying your problem will turn out to be wasps, but it's possible. If it is, sorting it out would definitely be easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 OK I am going to do my 'three yorkshiremen' act.Mice? you are lucky I have RATS and have had for a couple of years dancing above my head between the floors.One sometimes gets out and we catch it on a piece of cardboard with a strong adhesive baited with cheese. The rat runs onto the cardboard and is firmly stuck in place.It then has to be diepatched... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Insects get real.This time of year - not likely to be wasps, bees or other insects. They need prolonged warmth to start to become active.It could be mice, but equally a number of other rodents. Lerot would be first choice - possibly fouine or even dare I say it Norman's rats.You say you have blocked off all holes and this suggests my first 2 alternatives, which will climb external walls and gain entry via the roof and attic. Getting rid is a problem - whichever species. Re-check you hole blocking - if their is any hole above around a half centimetre wide (big enough for a mouse) stuff the hole with wire wool and re-apply filler. Look up at the soffits and see if there is a way in that way. If so, then again wire wool and this time use a mortar (cement sand mix).These creatures need only the smallest of gaps to get in. The best deterrents are dogs and cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 [quote user="NormanH"]OK I am going to do my 'three yorkshiremen' act.Mice? you are lucky I have RATS and have had for a couple of years dancing above my head between the floors.One sometimes gets out and we catch it on a piece of cardboard with a strong adhesive baited with cheese. The rat runs onto the cardboard and is firmly stuck in place.It then has to be diepatched...[/quote]Rat au Vin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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