"Dennis P. Harris" wrote:
>
> On Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:25:30 -0800 in alt.culture.alaska, "Robert
> Bolton" <robertboltondrop@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> > When I first discovered I had shrews, I set out a couple traps and
caught
> > half a dozen in just a week or two. They disappeared for maybe six
> > months. When I saw signs once again, I set out the traps again and
got
> > half a dozen more. That seemed to work pretty well, as I didn't see
any
> > signs for a year or so. After that I would discover and trap one at a
> > time. It's amazing how many can live in your house without you
noticing.
> >
> A black light will show quickly where mice & shrews navigate,
> since they piddle constantly, and urine trails show up nicely
> under UV light.
>
> When I was doing property management we used them to check for
> pet urine so that we could tell the carpet cleaning company to
> treat for pet urine, and I was surprised at how often I found
> mouse urine trails, even when the tenant had a cat in the house.
Dennis, that's great to know!!!! I've often wondered if my ferrets have
been having any "accidents" on my carpets. And I do have a 48" black
light
and fixture in my closet. I'll get it out tonight and check out the
carpet.
Thanks for that info!! :)
note: Dennis killfiled me a few years ago so I don't know if he'll read
this. Someone please let him know that I appreciate that info.
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