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azoomm · 02-16-2010, 12:20 PM

Yesterday I discovered a family of mice that had made a nice home on the seat of my 998.

I haven't riden since the beginning of December - between being out of town and the weather kicking my ass... the bike has been unattended. Covered, but unattended.

I pulled the cover off of it - and a mouse ran out. I then noticed a big ball of fluff... and something hit my foot. I didn't notice what that something was, until I took a step and crushed an inch long small pink baby. CRUNCH. *shudder* and I screamed like a little girl.

There were three babies total - and I'm now a baby killer. Not only because I accidentally crushed the one, but because I dropped a brick on the others. I know, I know, I'm a big meanie... whatever - they left a pee stain on my seat.

I'm completely relieved that's ALL they did.

Black N Decker clickers are now on in the garage full force. I'd get a cat, but they are usually a bad idea when at the track...

I'm still creeped out.

tommymac · 02-16-2010, 12:24 PM

my snakes used to eat pinkies when they were small

Rider · 02-16-2010, 12:31 PM

Mouse traps with peanut butter keeps the population down to a minimum.

One spring a few years ago I pulled my lawn mower out of the shed, started it up and after a while I heard some squeaking noise under the engine shroud. It turned out to be baby mice getting burned from the engine heat. Apparently the mom mouse built a nice home inside the engine cover using lawn patch and feeding them bird seed.

ontwo · 02-16-2010, 12:32 PM

Rats stink bad when burned. I once threw a trap with a dead mouse in it into a brush fire. It smelled like ass x 1000

Homeslice · 02-16-2010, 12:43 PM

You dropped a brick on the other 2? Why?

Seems like the mother probably would have come rescue them if you let them be.

Rider · 02-16-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

You dropped a brick on the other 2? Why?

Seems like the mother probably would have come rescue them if you let them be.

Why? Only to make more rodents? No thanks.

azoomm · 02-16-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

Why? Only to make more rodents? No thanks.

Exactly.

We have snakes. We have traps with peanut butter. We still have mice.

My solution is going to be ride more and not give them the chance.

anthonyk · 02-16-2010, 12:59 PM

Cats aren't the answer. Ours is an awesome mouser, and he honed his skills by bringing in live ones (when we had a cat door) and treating the house like his own private game reserve. If only he'd have taken them back outside once they were dead.

Dave · 02-16-2010, 01:08 PM

mice can lick the peanut butter right off a trap. I found you'll get a better kill rate if you stick a chunk of carrot on the trigger and cover that in peanut butter. 90% of the time it works everytime.

CrazyKell · 02-16-2010, 02:22 PM

Ewwww! I would've screamed too.

And am I just a sicko....or am I the only one that wants pics?

02-16-2010, 12:20 PM	#1
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Rodent Mod Yesterday I discovered a family of mice that had made a nice home on the seat of my 998. I haven't riden since the beginning of December - between being out of town and the weather kicking my ass... the bike has been unattended. Covered, but unattended. I pulled the cover off of it - and a mouse ran out. I then noticed a big ball of fluff... and something hit my foot. I didn't notice what that something was, until I took a step and crushed an inch long small pink baby. CRUNCH. shudder and I screamed like a little girl. There were three babies total - and I'm now a baby killer. Not only because I accidentally crushed the one, but because I dropped a brick on the others. I know, I know, I'm a big meanie... whatever - they left a pee stain on my seat. I'm completely relieved that's ALL they did. Black N Decker clickers are now on in the garage full force. I'd get a cat, but they are usually a bad idea when at the track... I'm still creeped out. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

02-16-2010, 12:31 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Mouse traps with peanut butter keeps the population down to a minimum. One spring a few years ago I pulled my lawn mower out of the shed, started it up and after a while I heard some squeaking noise under the engine shroud. It turned out to be baby mice getting burned from the engine heat. Apparently the mom mouse built a nice home inside the engine cover using lawn patch and feeding them bird seed. Last edited by Rider; 02-16-2010 at 12:38 PM..

02-16-2010, 01:08 PM	#9
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	mice can lick the peanut butter right off a trap. I found you'll get a better kill rate if you stick a chunk of carrot on the trigger and cover that in peanut butter. 90% of the time it works everytime. Last edited by Dave; 02-16-2010 at 02:36 PM..

02-16-2010, 12:24 PM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	my snakes used to eat pinkies when they were small

02-16-2010, 12:32 PM	#4
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Rats stink bad when burned. I once threw a trap with a dead mouse in it into a brush fire. It smelled like ass x 1000

02-16-2010, 12:43 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	You dropped a brick on the other 2? Why? Seems like the mother probably would have come rescue them if you let them be.

02-16-2010, 12:59 PM	#8
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Cats aren't the answer. Ours is an awesome mouser, and he honed his skills by bringing in live ones (when we had a cat door) and treating the house like his own private game reserve. If only he'd have taken them back outside once they were dead.

02-16-2010, 02:22 PM	#10
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Ewwww! I would've screamed too. And am I just a sicko....or am I the only one that wants pics?