I noticed that there was a 1" gap between the edge of either side of the bottom rubber weather strip on the garage door and the door frame. Now I see that it is 3-4", and likely being chewed by mice. I don't have a serious mouse problem because they don't hang around in the garage or come into the house, but would still like to keep them from eating the weather strip. Is there a solution to keep mice from eating the bottom rubber weather strip?
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When you have to fill the gap, use stainless steel or copper wool (not kitchen pad with soap though) and optionally foam the gap closed. The metal stops the mice from eating through the foam.
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Actually, mice seem to like rubber, certainly insulation, especially since many of these compounds are now made from renewable sources for oil.
I'd not be surprised if you do have mice getting in, and just not know if it. Or it might be chipmunks doing the chewing. We get them in our garage too.
What can you do? I place traps where they will run. Put one near the corners of the door on the floor. Put a few on the rafters in the garage. I'll bet you catch a mouse or two.
PLEASE don't put down poison. I recently spent a few anxious hours and then days afterwards when our dog got into rat poison that a neighbor put down.
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Interesting question Mike. Last I knew rubber and plastic weren't on the Chez Mouse Menu. I would think that there may be some attractant stored in your garage that may be attracting them. Things like dry pet foods, nesting materials or pet water bowls can attract the little dears. Take a good look around your area for concentration of droppings. This may give you a hint what they are looking for or nesting in. Short of baiting them with a rodent poison or traps, try to remove the attractants and hide outs so they will visit the neighbor's house instead of yours!
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I had the same problem of mice eating door bottom seals. now when I insall new door bottom seals I put bearing grease on the inside of the bottom seal. thisidea was given to me by my overhead door suplier and seams to work Thanks Casey
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I have used electronic plug-ins that emit ultra high frequency sounds (inaudible to the human ear) designed especially for mice. the frequency sound distresses them so they keep away. This has been successful. Pity I didn't use them before they ruined the rubber seal for my MG hard-top that was stored in the garage! Peter D.
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Rats look for cover, water and food. Putting down traps and poison just lure them in. You want to use repellant. I buy stuff I think is called cab away? It comes in a box with four packets and they are scented. Rats and mice don't like the smell and avoid the space altogether and they smell pretty good for humans. I use them in my rv, house, and garage. They work great but are a bit expensive, like 15$ a box but well worth the purchase. I buy it at tractor supply but it's probably at other places too.
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Setup some traps. Peanut butter and cereal grains make good bait. Or you could put a glue strip near your garage strip.
Another option is to set up a video camera and see what you are dealing with first and then decide how to deal with it. I believe there are also humane traps if you prefer catch and release.
If you don't want to kill them, try some fox urine on your door. A fox is a natural predator for mice. I believe amonia works as well.
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