Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:03:33 +0000
From: "Perry" <k4pwo@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Chipmunks
Mice like the foam. It makes a great insulated "home". They will nest in
fiberglass as well. Try stainless steel "Chore Girl" scrubbers to add
structure to the foam. I've also heard of layering the foam with hot sauce
and/or cayenne pepper.
73 de Perry - K4PWO
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net>
Sender: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:23:10
To: \[TowerTalk\]<towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Chipmunks
I have the same problem only with mice. They chew away insulation on the
wires.
They can squeeze thru a very small opening. I'm thinking of trying either the
duct seal
or the expandable foam for these critters. Anyone had success with either of
these for mice ?
Bob
K6UJ
## Mice and small critters hate stainless steel wool. They try and eat it,
Once ingested, it kills em dead asap.
I'd stuff a load of steel wool in there 1st.... THEN cover it up with duct
seal. Those steel wool scouring pads, soaked
in that dry powder cleaner will also work..but they are small..and usually
several per box. The steel wool usually comes in
huge containers... like the "bull dog" brand of steel wool. The duct seal,
also known as 'elephant s#@t" in the telco world
is available at any home depot [ electrical dept] and also any electrical
wholesaler. Comes in 1 lb and also 10 lb bags. As
noted, it's like kid's plastercene. They don't like the smell of duct seal
anyway. the duct seal keep's out water + cold air.
later... Jim VE7RF
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