solascriptura Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I recently found my grill cover with holes. It's been needing to be replaced, but the actual holes are definitely from a mouse. In fact, when I opened it up to clean, I saw two beady eyes looking back at me. This thing wasn't too scared of me at all so now I'm wondering how to keep it out of the grill for good. I don't want my new cover to get chewed up nor do I want to accidentally set baby mice on fire. I definitely saw a nest in there. Any ideas except to turn it on every few days? I don't use it at all in the winter and I don't want to have to check on this again. ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The only way we solved this was by not using a cover anymore. Hard on the grill but easier than having to chase out mice and chipmunks every spring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 My cover has holes. I just leave it with holes. Still works ok for the most part and better than nothing. BUT mine is caused by cats. I don't know what I would do if I saw a nest in there. Probably throw the grill out. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 The only way we solved this was by not using a cover anymore. Hard on the grill but easier than having to chase out mice and chipmunks every spring. Would that really keep the mice out? I figure that the grill top is still providing cover and protection so that they will still try to stay in there. ugh. I would hate to turn the grill on and have a mouse jump out at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 You could try peppermint tea bags. They need to be changed every three weeks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) You could try peppermint tea bags. They need to be changed every three weeks though. Interesting. I think I'll try it. Thank you Rosie! Edited March 14, 2018 by solascriptura 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 We recommend peppermint oil on a cottonball near air conditioner, and I know people put them in cars and campers in storage, too. Mice hate peppermint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 We recommend peppermint oil on a cottonball near air conditioner, and I know people put them in cars and campers in storage, too. Mice hate peppermint. That's what we do in our RV, except instead of cotton balls I make baking soda discs (baking soda, add water to make a thick paste, put in lined muffin tin and bake until dried out). The baking soda discs seem to hold the scent longer than cotton balls. Although I admit that could be my imagination; I've never actually done an experiment. I'm a bit paranoid about mice so I add oil about once a week. I've also heard that diatomaceous earth will hold the peppermint oil scent for a long while, but I've never tried it. And I'm intrigued by Rosie's peppermint tea bags suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Turn it on... just kidding. Our grill is on our deck and close to the cat and dog's access to the outside. I think there is too much activity for mice to feel comfortable there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartString Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Not mice, but a plastic snake has kept the squirrels out of ours. They used to eat the cover every year but now they leave it alone. For the squirrels I just set the snake on top of the grill but you might try hiding a couple around the grill for mice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 There was a mouse nest in our grill and I was so grossed out that I got rid of it. I just couldn't handle the thought of cooking food in a grill that had had mouse poop in it. :ack2: We gave it to a friend who isn't picky about things like mouse poop. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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