DAE have a shed that turned into a total mouse hotel?

My 8x10 shed in the backyard was overrun after a cold snap in November. I found a nest made from my old potting soil bags and chewed up seed packets. What's the best way to mouse-proof a wooden shed without using poison?

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victor_carr545mo ago

Steel wool is a classic move, but doesn't it just get pushed out or rust into a mess after a season? What do you do about the bigger gaps around the door or where the shed meets the foundation, stuff a whole Brillo pad in there?

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derekgibson5mo ago

Steel wool stuffed into every gap works better than you'd think. Then get some of those black plastic snap traps and bait them with peanut butter.

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theaw653mo ago

Ha! I once tried stuffing steel wool and just ended up with a very confused, sparkly mouse.

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