Enjoy your Camping With NO MICE!
Camping in an airstream van can be even more incredible. It's a common scenario: you're driving along, enjoying your camping for the night when you hear that familiar scratching noise. The first thing that comes to mind is, "oh no." You've got mice. So, what exactly do you do?
We'll go over how to employ preventative measures to keep mice out of your RV or camper and how to clean up after they've gotten in. While mice can enter your camper at any time of year, they are more likely to do so during the year's cooler months. They're looking for a warm, dry place to call home over the winter, just like you! Baby mice will sometimes burrow under your RV cover for warmth!
Let's go through some mouse-proofing tips to keep them out of your home!
Look for entry points in your airstream van
Did you know that your RV has several potential entrance points inside and outside? They're also not always obvious!
We strongly advise you to go beneath your RV and inspect the pipes and cables. Is there anything under there with little holes or cracks? Perhaps some chew marks? If that's the case, mice will most likely enter through these openings. If mice discover these easy-to-reach areas, you're in big trouble! You'll want to fix these cracks and holes as soon as possible (before you do, check for trapped mice in the RV pipes to avoid future health problems).
Caulk or Expanding Spray Foam can be used to seal them.
You have a few alternatives when it comes to sealing cracks and holes in your camper. The most frequent way is to utilize an expanding foam sealant and a caulk gun (spray foam and steel wool are also popular). Another method is to cover the area with steel wool before expanding foam, spray foam, or caulk. Because small rodents dislike gnawing through steel wool because it hurts their teeth, this will stop them from attempting to enter your RV.
After each trip, thoroughly clean your camper.
This may seem self-evident, but let's be honest. After a camping vacation, how frequently do you leave food in your camper? While it may appear that storing canned goods or pet food in storage compartments is harmless, it attracts rats and invites mice to move in. Mice can get to food no matter where it's kept, so keeping food in your camper when you're not using it is a bad idea. Airstreams for sale are available around Alabama state.
Keep your airstream RV on concrete and out of mouse-infested areas.
You'll be one step ahead of the game if you have a carport or garage to park your camper in while it's being stored. If you don't have concrete, we recommend storing your RV on it. Concrete is a foolproof way to keep mice out of your camper while being stored. Mice prefer to stay close to their nests for safety reasons, which means they're less likely to venture far from home searching for food and shelter.
In your RV, utilize natural mouse repellents.
There are a variety of natural mouse repellents and humane traps that you may use to keep mice away from your RV. The following are some of the most effective natural mouse repellents:
Peppermint leaves, dried (fresh ones work, too)
Pine cones with a scent or wooden balls
pepper cayenne
Soap for spring in Ireland
Peppermint oil-soaked cotton balls
Sheets for the dryer
Balls of moths
Catnip
When in Doubt, Arm the Mouse Traps
Mousetraps are an alternative technique to keep mice away. Some RV owners aren't aware they have mice until it's too late! If you ask us, it's always better to be safe and lay some traps than to be sorry. Do you want to know which mouse trap is ideal for you? Mousetraps come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The traditional snap trap
The electronic enslavement
The sticky situation
If you're going to utilize traps, make sure they're near cupboards, food storage containers, and under furniture where you've observed mouse droppings or proof.
Cleaning Your RV After an Invasion
After a rat outbreak, the longer you wait, the worse. Let's start cleaning inside your camper with some plastic bins! First and foremost, get rid of any dead mice you come across. This entails opening cabinets and gazing into nooks and crevices usually hidden. Pick them up with paper towels or tissues while wearing gloves. After that, clean all hard surfaces with hot water and soap (a strong dishwashing liquid is best, but you can also use a bleach solution). Finally, use hydrogen peroxide and bleach to fully sterilize the damaged areas before allowing them to air dry for about an hour.
Mice are naughty little critters that can inflict a lot of physical and psychological harm. We hope this article has provided you with the information to keep your RV mouse-free while in storage or on a camping vacation!