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Reply #75 –
Quote from: Kent Speers –
Where does one get brass wool.

I can't remember where we found it - Ace or HD or some such hardware store.  It's not fine like steel wool, more "pot scrubber" like than that.

It was recommended by an "organic" pest control technician for stuffing the weep holes in stone and brick home exteriors, mostly as a scorpion deterrent.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #76 –
Hi all,
  McMaster-Carr has bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel wool products. The so called rust less wools. Check their web page.
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #77 –
George,

I was away for the holiday and sorry for the delayed response to your question about the peppermint clove mix.  I believe the clerk said add a smaller part of clove versus the peppermint and being as the clove bottle was about 1/4 the size of the peppermint I would go with that mix.

Tony
Tony Pasquale
SOLD....
'99 U295 36'
WTFE, 04/99, #5572
Toad: 2020 Equinox

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Reply #78 –
We were in a U-BAKE-EM food store this afternoon. I noticed they had Peppermint oil for $1.49 in .34 ounce little bottles. Couldn't find clove stuff at all.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #79 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
We were in a U-BAKE-EM food store this afternoon. I noticed they had Peppermint oil for $1.49 in .34 ounce little bottles. Couldn't find clove stuff at all.
Was the Pepperment oil (Pure Essential Peppermint Oil of mentha piperita) or Pepperment oil extract?  The actual oil is very expensive and last while the extract is alcohol based and evaporates quickly and does not leave a lasting smell.
1994 U225
build #4514

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Reply #80 –
Both peppermint and clove were the oils and cost was approximately $ 20 and $ 7 dollars respectively for each.  The bottles are in coach so I do not know amount but the bottles are not very large, my guess 2ml and .5ml but only a guess, I will check next time go to storage yard.

Tony
Tony Pasquale
SOLD....
'99 U295 36'
WTFE, 04/99, #5572
Toad: 2020 Equinox

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Reply #81 –
PatC This was the first time in 13 years we went in that store. If we get over there again I will check but don't hold your breath!
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #82 –
Nitehawk,

I have not used the clove oil as the peppermint oil seems to be working fine. 

You can find both oils at MOMS organic market which seems to be local to eastern MD area or I purchased my first bottle of Peppermint Oil from a Whole Foods Market and they should probably have Clove Oil also if you want to give a try.
 
Tony

Tony Pasquale
SOLD....
'99 U295 36'
WTFE, 04/99, #5572
Toad: 2020 Equinox

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #83 –
We found our peppermint oil in the "aromatherapy"/health section of a natural foods store.  There's usually a section of all sorts of oils and essences in that section.

-M
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #84 –
I ordered peppermint oil from Bulk Nutrition - http://www.bulknutrition.com - $10 for a 4 oz bottle.  Just checked and they are currently out of stock, but I need to get more, so will research other sources.  A 4 oz bottle seems to last 3 - 4 months with frequent openings of the bay doors.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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Reply #85 –
Health food stores often carry it
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #86 –

Just found the same stuff from Amazon - $6.95 for a 4 oz bottle  http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Peppermint-Oil-ounce/dp/B00028MKRQ  Incidentally, many reviews on Amazon about the wonderful properties of peppermint oil in repelling mice.  Sounds like people only buy it to repel mice...

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Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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Reply #87 –
Don't forge
Quote from: Gregory Jones –
CAT - rent a cat, borrow a cat or get a loaner cat.
 
Greg
1995 280 SE
Once borrowed moms prize mouser.
Don't forget to borrow the cat litter box too!!!
1994 U225
build #4514

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Reply #88 –
Quote from: Dave Katsuki –
Just found the same stuff from Amazon - $6.95 for a 4 oz bottle  http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Peppermint-Oil-ounce/dp/B00028MKRQ.  Incidentally, many reviews on Amazon about the wonderful properties of peppermint oil in repelling mice.  Sounds like people only buy it to repel mice...

Found it at Herbs Pro for $3.78
http://www.herbspro.com/68597/product.htm?utm_source=gan
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The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #90 –
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But that was for 1 oz!  6.95 for 4 oz at Amazon... :)) :))  (and the contest continues... LOL)

Good price Dave but I could not find it with that link. 
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Peppermint-Oil-ounce/dp/B00028MKRQ
As an Amazon Associate Foretravel Owners' Forum earns from qualifying purchases.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #91 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Good price Dave but I could not find it with that link. 
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Peppermint-Oil-ounce/dp/B00028MKRQ

All fixed - it was the "trailing ." in the link Dave posted.  Steve fixed 'em.

Michelle
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Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #92 –
Quote from: Dave Katsuki –
Quote from: Barry Beam –

Found it at Herbs Pro for $3.78
http://www.herbspro.com/68597/product.htm?utm_source=gan

But that was for 1 oz!  6.95 for 4 oz at Amazon...

BUT - the review by a guy says: " BEWARE...THIS STORE IS SELLING CORNMINT OIL AS PEPPERMINT OIL, November 26, 2010
 - review is from: Peppermint 100% Pure Essential Oil - 4oz
I PURCHASED WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE PEPPERMINT OIL (MENTHA PIPERITA)BUT RECEIVED CORNMINT OIL (MENTHA ARVENSIS) INSTEAD . BUYERS BEWARE!!! WONT KEEP RODENTS AWAY.  :(

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #93 –
You get what you pay for.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #94 –
"Mice can get out of control in a hurry if they find a comfortable location. They are put off by strong minty scents like Peppermint and Pennyroyal. You can use a strong tea as a spray or wash for traffic areas. You can strew mints into storage or empty areas to repel them too. If they are really being a nuisance, you can use Betty Crocker's Potato Buds. The mice will chow down and go outside to find water. The salty buds will expand and kill them. No, its not nice. However, if your neighbors pets or a wild creature decides to eat the carcass, they will not be poisoned! If this is all too much violence, get a Live Trap called The Tin Cat and bait it with savory seeds like Coriander, Fennel, or even birdseed. The mice will flock in and spend the night chowing down, but will be unable to get out. In the morning, you take them for a ride a few miles down the road and release them."  From:  Discouraging Wildlife

1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Keeping mice out of the utility bay

Reply #95 –
There are (3) places the mice can get in (with all doors shut) front of the coach were the lines and wires come out of the coach in the (center) rear of coach same place and the Uilty door.  I put steel wool in these areas were the holes are. and a rag on top of the drop door.  Then I put mof balls around coach and in engine compartment. If any should get in, I put the old green antifreeze in small amounts around the inside of the bays and in the engine compartment. Works good.