QuikVend Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I've been battling mice at a location for what seems like forever, but probably close to 6 months. This is the first time I haven't been able to get rid of them after one attempt. I've tried glue traps, mouse traps, dryer sheets and Peppermint oil and still can't beat these SOBs. I have caught/killed about 6-7 of them but it's like there is a never ending barrage of them. I've even completely emptied the machine for a few days and cleaned it top to bottom and still can't keep them away. Anybody have some pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe101us Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I've put glue Bordes with peanut butter in the middle 6 of them taped together to fill almost the hole bottom of the machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe101us Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Had one location I had to give up because they would not treat for them they where infested with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It's not always easy, but the solution is to stop them from getting in.they usually get in where the cord goes through the cabinet. Sometimes the delivery door and sometimes the coin return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Or, on USI machines, missing plugs in the cabinet floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Have you tried moth balls? both inside and under the machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, lacanteen said: Have you tried moth balls? both inside and under the machine I haven't, but I will now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magiccity726 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Figure out where they are coming in from. Also, they love peanut butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Well according to what I've thrown away, they love alot more than that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magiccity726 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 If this has been happening for almost 6 months, then I would remove the snack machine at least until the situation is handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 The only way this snack machine is coming out is in pieces. I purchased on location, so I don't know exactly how long it had been there, but they've clearly remodeled the breakroom since it was placed. I'm sure there is a way, just not easy and definitely not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magiccity726 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 You can't open the machine door to get it through the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 It's not a simple doorway that you can just clamshell through. First obstacle is a narrow entryway. No doorway, but you'd already be a tight fit of it were open. There is a doorway to outside, but it opens in, has 2 steps to go down, and is narrow as well. Not to mention the walkway that you'd be trying to get to its just as narrow. The stairs leading up from the work area can't be much wider than 24 inches. 2 people can't use them at the same time, I've had to wait at the top while someone was coming up a few times. They do have an updated breakroom that has double doors to the street. I actually had a soda machine in there before they closed it for 6 months due to a mold issue caused by a leaking window a/c. That's where their remodel must have been. It was just an open room, but they built a glass wall with a standard door there. They use that as the breakroom for permanent employees while the other is where the temps take a break. The only way I could get it out is through that room, but getting it there would be a PITA. So like I said, if it comes out, it's coming out in pieces and there won't be a replacement lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Have you sealed all the entry ways? I JB Weld sheet metal over the holes that have plastic plugs and armor plate the power cord at the entry point, that has always stopped my problems. My wife always adds bay leaves, the combination has removed my problems from warehouse accounts. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Bay leaves!??!?!?! I'll have to try that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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