Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

[Kris Mattie]

I have been growing for 13 year and have always had problems with mice getting in our seed trays. So this past season I decided to use a simple trick used by the Amish to keep mice out of there house. (i grew up in Amish country)

I took an unopened box of moth balls and poked some holes in the top of the box then place it on the floor by our seed rack. No more MICE!!

 

 

[Michael Pawelek]

Before there were chemical options the Amish probably used a more natural approach.

"Here kitty, kitty! " :)

[Timothy Lamprey]

We have had success by using a product from Bonide called Mouse Magic. They look like big tea bags. The bags are filled with mint oil. The mice hate the mint smell. Each packet lasts for about 30 days. How many to use would depend on the air movement in the greenhouse and the size of the structure. For an enclosed area, each will do about a 10 x 10 area.

[Kris Mattie]

Thanks Timothy!   I believe we might sell this product in our garden center, I'll have to try it now that the mice will be rushing in to keep warm for the winter. :(   Do you know if it is effective in an localized area?  

  
 
Timothy Lamprey said:

We have had success by using a product from Bonide called Mouse Magic. They look like big tea bags. The bags are filled with mint oil. The mice hate the mint smell. Each packet lasts for about 30 days. How many to use would depend on the air movement in the greenhouse and the size of the structure. For an enclosed area, each will do about a 10 x 10 area.

[Timothy Lamprey]

We sell propane and the mice always build nests under the scale.   We place 1 pack under the scale and it keeps them away for a month. We have also used it near the bird seed stored in the warehouse. Keeps them away from the seed.

[Karolyn Fournier]

Is anyone aware of a supplier in Canada?  Or even if this product is legally sold in Canada?  I've googled, but without success.  :(
 
Timothy Lamprey said:

We have had success by using a product from Bonide called Mouse Magic. They look like big tea bags. The bags are filled with mint oil. The mice hate the mint smell. Each packet lasts for about 30 days. How many to use would depend on the air movement in the greenhouse and the size of the structure. For an enclosed area, each will do about a 10 x 10 area.

[Sandy Burrell]

I've found that fabric softener sheets from the dollar store work well too.