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Mice in the stove can be a nuisance and pose health risks. Here are some effective methods to kill mice in the stove:
1. Mouse traps: Place snap traps or glue traps near the stove, targeting areas where mice are likely to travel. Check traps regularly and dispose of trapped mice properly.
2. Poison bait: Use rodenticide bait stations near the stove. Follow the instructions carefully and keep them out of reach of children and pets.
3. Ultrasonic repellents: Install ultrasonic devices near the stove, emitting high-frequency sounds that mice find uncomfortable. This can deter them from entering the stove.
4. Seal entry points: Identify and seal any gaps or holes around the stove that mice can use to enter. Use steel wool or caulk to block these openings.
Remember to take precautions when handling traps and poisons, and always prioritize safety.
Mice can make their way into ovens that are never used. They are attracted to the warmth of the pilot lights, the food crumbs left in the stove, and the proximity to other food in the kitchen. The strategy for getting rid of them is to block any mouse holes behind the stove, and then turn on the stove to force the mice out. Plugging the hole first is important because it will make the mice run towards other holes that you may not be aware of.
Step 1
Pull the stove out and check for any holes behind it, including any gaps around the gas intake hose. If you find a hole, pull the stove all the way out so that you can access the back and patch it up.
Step 2
Completely pull out the stove by first turning off the gas intake hose valve (if the stove runs on gas). Then use two wrenches or two pliers to unscrew the screw coupling of the hose, which is located closer to the stove than the turnoff valve.
Step 3
Soak a few cotton balls with pure peppermint oil. This oil is not commonly found in drug stores, but can be purchased online. Insert the cotton balls into the mouse hole.
Step 4
Insert steel wool into the hole. Then cover the steel wool with spackling paste and use a spatula to smooth it out.
Step 5
While the spackling paste dries, tape cardboard over it to protect it from mice coming out of the oven.
Step 6
Place mouse glue traps around the stove. Turn on the oven (not the stovetop burners, as they won’t affect the mice). If there is a broiler at the bottom, turn that on too. The higher temperature of the broiler will heat up more of the appliance than the oven.
Step 7
If any mice manage to escape the glue traps, follow them to any other mouse holes that you may not be aware of. Fill those holes with peppermint oil, steel wool, and spackling as well.
