Mice problem

Asked by MountainCamper Jul 31, 2019 at 11:13 PM about the 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan 3 Dr GLS Passenger Van

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do I stop mice from getting into interior including auxiliary
battery compartment, cupboards, and loft mattress area? They even
made a nest and ate through upholstery.

2 Answers

55

Had this problem on the Oregon Coast, got real cold at night so mice would nest all over my vehicle. My local mechanic recommended peppermint oil mixed with water in a spray bottle. I'd park at night, spray that around the vehicle. Wheel well tires and nesting areas and it worked like a charm. I guess it's like mace to the mice and burns their sinuses so they stay away, smells good too

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55

Also, peppermint extract wont work, must be 100 percent peppermint oil.

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