Rodents in the RV is a problem. Someone sent the picture above to our Boyde today talking about their RV and a problem they had. Like many RVers, they parked their trailer or motor home next to their garage or barn out in the country or at a storage facility. Of course, we all go into our units at least once a month, clean the floor, start the engines, check the batteries, but none of us really check out the compartments. These critters must have been having a party for months. It made me think that we all do need to take time to check the compartments, refrigerator, water heater, LP systems and all the storage compartments.
Amazingly, critters can and do get into the smallest crevice. Think of it this way: If the hole is small enough to fit their head through, they’ll figure a way to get the rest of themselves in too.
Of course, I have heard all kinds of preventative measures…
- Steel wool tucked into every pipe crevice under the sink
- Moth balls or moth ball flakes in the compartment (if it doesn’t scare off the rodents it is still guaranteed to make your RV smell like your grandmothers closet)
- Tucking Bounce fabric softener sheets in every drawer, cupboard and closet tends to keep them away
- Putting a dog flea color in the refrigerator and water heater compartments tends to repel pests and rodents
- Even sprinkling fox urine inside of compartments
All good hints. Except for that last one. That one I think I’ll pass on for now. Of course the best way to stay rodent and pest free is to routinely check ALL of your compartments and look for any signs of activity: Food, Footprints or Feces…the 3 Big “F’s”
What is your helpful hint? I’d love to hear how you keep your RV pest free! Please share them with us.