Cotton *ball*.  Darn, I was being so careful.

Stephen

On Monday, September 15, 2014 12:06 PM, Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

Interesting. I happen to have a peppermint plant with me for my iced tea. I'll bring in inside.

Sent from camp

> On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:11 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I think some folks have recommended peppermint oil as a deterrent.  Soak a cotton bell in the oil, then put that in a small jar with holes punched in the lid.  Place strategically.  Supposed to keep the critters away and might drive a present one away.  This is supposed to be effective for stored\winterized vehicles.
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> Stephen
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> On Monday, September 15, 2014 10:37 AM, Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> Hantavirus - thus my concern about having a mouseguest. Poop and pee and nibbled-on wires and food are bad enough already, but I don't need hantavirus. Not that anyone really needs hantavirus.
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> Sent from camp
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> > On Sep 14, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
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> > Don mentioned the mice defecating in his shop, and someone else mentioned a heavy infestation.  House mice and deer mice (both common in the kinds of situations described) carry Hanta virus, a deadly respiratory infection (death rate in people around 50% in the U.S.).  The virus passes in their feces and urine.  When cleaning up places mice frequent, one should wear proper protection and use bleach.
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> > David McNeely
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