Date:         Mon, 15 Sep 2014 09:05:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mystery Mouse
Comments: To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
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Interesting. I happen to have a peppermint plant with me for my iced tea. I'll bring in inside. 

Sent from camp

> On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:11 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I think some folks have recommended peppermint oil as a deterrent.  Soak a cotton bell in the oil, then put that in a small jar with holes punched in the lid.  Place strategically.  Supposed to keep the critters away and might drive a present one away.  This is supposed to be effective for stored\winterized vehicles.
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> Stephen
> 
> 
> On Monday, September 15, 2014 10:37 AM, Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> 
> Hantavirus - thus my concern about having a mouseguest. Poop and pee and nibbled-on wires and food are bad enough already, but I don't need hantavirus. Not that anyone really needs hantavirus. 
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> Sent from camp
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> > On Sep 14, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
> > 
> > Don mentioned the mice defecating in his shop, and someone else mentioned a heavy infestation.  House mice and deer mice (both common in the kinds of situations described) carry Hanta virus, a deadly respiratory infection (death rate in people around 50% in the U.S.).  The virus passes in their feces and urine.  When cleaning up places mice frequent, one should wear proper protection and use bleach.
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> > David McNeely
>