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As a homeowner, my worst fear was getting termites. Not that my home is on wheels, my fear is rats! In today's video, I'm sharing how I keep them out of my van!
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I literally had no idea that mice or rodents were an issue while traveling in a van! Yikes!😬😳😓I've also never seen another vanlifer talk about this issue at all. Not that I watch a lot but I used to watch quite a few. You learn something new every day I guess.
I was thinking the same thing.
Same here I knew about bugs and stuff but I didn't know you could have rats now I'm terrified when I do start my buslife I was gonna get a pet but now I'm a little apprehensive
Exactly yuk
I watch several and MANY have had mice. In fact, all the ones I watch have had a mouse or two. One even piled up dog food in a corner of a van. Vancity vanlife with Chrome Valdez is one. Also minivan lee.
I also understand if you keep lights on under the van, that helps deter them too.
You can spray peppermint oil in cabinets and drawers, too.
I do that at home. I have used peppermint oil for over 10 years with no mice sightings. Used moth balls in an old car and saw one. I gave that car away. 😁. Now I use only peppermint in all our cars.
@@taunyac.3234 where do I purchase peppermint mint oil
@@chinabruce389 Used to be Whole Foods now it's Green Acres a health food store. They all have them.
@@taunyac.3234 Thanks T, we have a Whole Foods here😉
And I do. I'm so scary. They carry germs and diseases. 😬
Yes!! And mothballs keep snakes away too!! I never would have thought to put them in the engine area! Safe travels Tiffany. 🙏
You're right. It does keep snakes away. I use to put them around my house and they work! Thanks, Tracey.
I agree... aaaaaahhhh! 🤣
Thanks for the tip, I'll be putting them in my house now. First 🐍 I see and I'm moving out! 😁
Yes I learned this from my dad, when I moved to Arkansas
Snakes??
I'm terrified of rats, mice and snakes definitely would do everything, I can to prevent them from entering my home.
It’s funny what a natural deterrent can do. Even at home we use Peppermint around windowsills inside AND outside and in the laundry area and under ALL the sinks. I’ve got an issue with anything that moves in my house that isn’t human… so yeah we don’t do any bugs or critters here… great advise to all those that didn’t know and I grow peppermint too so that helps a lot
Wow Thanks I didn’t know peppermint work for that
I grow peppermint outside my house in the summer for that very reason. The oil is so expensive 😫. I don't do live critters around my house. Sometimes I don't do people either. 🤷🤣
People😂😂😂
I hear ya @@taunyac.3234 lol
Well, Tiffany, I am not surprised that you don't get mice because you are always washing your dishes and you even put bleach in your water tank and you seem to be constantly picking up after yourself. Also, the peppermint oil and mothballs do seem like a very good idea. You are a very strong woman to live a life as such that you do, many of us can't live such a life. And some of us don't even have the resources to even get started. Only the strong and courageous can live as you do.
Once they're in, I use snap traps. To keep them out, I don't park near bushes. I'm told they live in holes around the base of bushes. This is in Arizona.
Wow Good Grief!
You're absolutely correct, I use them both around the in and outside of the home, as well as my public storage space. However, I would like to know what you do to keep your skin so clear and beautiful. 😍
Rats and mice go where people and food are, so good for you being proactive! Prevention and control measures are key.
I didnt know that mice or rats were a problem in travel van. I've been living in a 5th wheel for a year now so I'm going to use this tip
OMG I'm so glad you posted this!!! I was just thinking about this last night while watching people do buildouts and I was like, I haven't seen anybody set roach or rat traps in their van, especially when they store their dry goods in cabinets like some do.
Thankyou for sharing useful tips.
How do the rats/mice get in? I had no idea this could happen!
Tiffany, if you dilute the pure oil in the massage oil, the peppermint won’t evaporate as fast. So the massage oil was actually a good choice! Thanks for the tips, I just noticed a set of tiny tracks in the snow going under my bus and didn’t know what to do! I’m afraid of them chewing up wiring 😓
She stated in the video that she mixes them together...
Moth balls keep snakes away as well. We use to put them around the outside of the fence at the daycare I worked at.
I do use peppermint oil in my garage during the winter months to keep mice out of my home but what you have done is a game changer. Happy travels 🚐🥰
We use peppermint oil in our home. I place it on cotton balls and put the cotton balls in small tea light candle holders to contain the liquid on the cotton balls- less mess. You can place the tea light holders in a plastic container when traveling.
I've seen on other van dweller channels that they put a light on the ground under their vehicle and one light in the engine compartment itself that keeps the rodents away. It worked for them.
This video is everything! I’m not on the road yet but I saw a FB post about a rat 🐀. A lady woke up to a rat running across her while sleeping. That would be my last trip cause I would be hitchhiking home 🤣. My vanlife would be over and I haven’t even started yet, just the thought of it!
May I suggest a peppermint "paddy" permanently in the way far back of your glove box. In my cars the cabin air filter is behind the glove box. Yes, I had a field mouse get up into that filter to sleep (& poop!!) after building a GINORMOUS nest in my engine block. I found the nest next day after I moved campsites (had parked next to a big bush); cleaned the nest out & the next morning there was another nest built in the same area! I've purchased several usb rechargeable motion sensing lights to put in my engine each night. Thank the Lord I've never had a mouse in my vehicles. SHUDDER!
Girl u are own u just like me thanks so much for this I am new to your channel an I just love it Peggy from cologne mn
Hi. What is a peppermint paddy please?
Mini Van Lee uses bars of Irish Spring soap and puts one under the hood of her van, near the wires. Happy New Year's, Everyone!🌲✌🦋💖
I can’t do mothballs, but I can definitely do Peppermint oil. It’s one of my favorites too. Thank you so much for those tips.
This is awesome information Tiffany. Didn't know that rodents and other pests could be an issue while traveling. Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you.
Yep, that's what I'm most concerned about. I feel it is a real issue and that it takes extra effort and time everyday to keep them out. I think it takes more work everyday than I would have to do in my apt or home. I had to come to terms with it because it was one of the main things that stopped me from going forward with my desire to go nomad. I've learned that nomads with the most beautiful, newer rigs have gotten them. Others say, "It's not a big deal, no problem. If people get them they're not clean. Just clean up like you should and you won't get them."
I think no matter how clean you are, there's still a big chance that they will come in. Even if you don't cook in your rig, they may come in simply for warmth, because of water smell and because they smell a human. They might even like the smell of coffee. 😧 They also like to chew the wires under the hood because they are no longer made of petroleum-based wire but now are made of soy-based wire. So there are a number of reasons, even when being clean, that they could come in. Also, some nomads used LED or string lights under their rig. They say it works very well.
I like your use of mothballs. Unfortunately, they are so strong that they smell out of doors too. I think they can stink up the campsite. I've used them outside the back door at home to repel snakes. Every time I went outside on the patio they smelled. After a few days the smell went away. I've also found that they can smell when stored in plastic bins, so I doubt if mothballs will be my first choice when I go on the road this summer.
Here are some notes I've taken on what other nomads use: bay leaves, mint essential oil, cinnamon around the tires and inside, balsam fir oil, nutmeg, chili flakes, star anise, capsacin/red pepper, peppermint and cayenne outside, peppermint inside, peppermint teabags, Simple Green spray on wires.
Here's a recipe for spray: 1 c water, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp olive oil, spray under, around and on sides of rig.
Congrats on NO MICE and TFS!
and that really works? that would be awesome.
Thanks for opening this topic. You can also add cinnamon and clove essential oil to the peppermint oil the add some sprinkles of cayenne or red pepper flakes. I never thought to treat the tires and inside the engine, thanks. One more recipe, I boil red pepper flakes, strain it add my essential oils and put it in a stray bottle. Works great.
Ooh, thanks for sharing. I'll have to give it a try! 😉
Tiffany..Thank you so much. This video was right on time. I have owned my home for over 33 years and have never had a rodent issue until 2021, or one year after the 2020 Covid lockdowns. My husband and I have been researching and just learned of peppermint oil. Also been using special plugins (from Walmart)--specifically to keep rodents away from inside the walls. It has a loud siren which disturbs them, but human ears can not hear.
Great idea would you be so kind as to share the brand of plug in you use?
@@missalphaomegagod-2u It is called, Pest Offense Electronic Pest Repeller. I also remember--that my grandmother would have moth balls inside her bedroom drawers and closets. Now I know why!
Thank you Tiffany for sharing this video! Didn't know that you could get rats or mice in your van. I don't like rats/mice in my living space either!♥️
Thank you for the tip. I have a terrible problem with mice in my kitchen, I live in a Mobile home. I am going to try this. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks again.
... did it work?
This is what I'm talking about! You give the best, most useful information that actually HELPS people. You are the only RVer I've found that gets this real. HUG🤗
Thank you for saying that. I love helping others! 😁
Very helpful, I will do this in my mom’s home. It is older with cracks. Great idea. Happy New Year!!!
LaSandra Winters Smiley, You can walk around the outside of your mom's house and plug up holes with steel wool that you can buy in the paint department of Lowe's or home depot. Especially where pipes and wires go into the house, dryer vents all have gaps that you can stuff with steel wool. Also basement doors are notorious for allowing them in. Put a door sweep to fill the gap. Good luck.
@@joycewilson8513 That's such great advice. I had issues with mice and my house had alot of cracks in the foundation and they were have a freaking party in my house. Nothing worked even the peppermint oil wasn't working. Once all the cracks were sealed around the outside I haven't had any mice (knock on wood)😊. My dogs actually were chasing the mice.
@@MsPhillyG wow. You had it bad because dogs don't normally care about mice but they obviously saw them at your house...glad you got the cracks sealed and all is well now 👍🏾
Great information
Thanks
@@MsPhillyG That's why I don't dilute my oil or buy the store kind. It has to be 100% pure and that's expensive. Next time make sure you get it from a health food store and it says 100% pure.
Hi Tiffany.
Those moth balls are potent with their smell.
Be careful breathing those...I believe the package tells you not breathe it.
I personally can't stand them.
I put 1 or 2 in my garbage can before just for odors and to deter any animal that may want to get into it.
But I am not a vandweller of course .
And I have 2 indoor cats! 😊
But be careful about breathing the mothballs....not good if I am not mistaken.
I guess you aren't bothered by them if you have been doing it 2 years or so.
Nice of you to share .....never know even if I may only travel in van on vacation or such ...handy to know.
Wishing you a happy and healthy + blessed New Year!
I always enjoy your videos.
I love the smell of that peppermint oil, I put them in my linen closet cause mice love to live in warmth, towels, sheets. Anything warm in the winter time. Also Home Depot has mint garbage bags. New York is notorious for mice and rats and they are disgusting. Great advice
My next door neighbor had a couple of antique vehicles that he drives to shows. Last week he told us that rats had gotten onto his garage and chewed up wiring under his show cars. He was pretty bummed.
Thanks for the tips. I hadn’t thought about this. Mice/rats freak me out too and if I had one in my van I’d probably run away and want to trade it in. You mentioned the mouse traps are strategically placed, will you tell us, maybe on your next Q&A, where you put them? I’ve never even touched a mousetrap before. I don’t even know how they work. ♥️
You can use peppermint essential oil with peppermint leaves 🍃water in a glass spray bottle and spray it throughout your space. It amazingly maintains its powerful essence and will only get stronger as the leaves steep. Keep refrigerated. Texas is known for huge bugs and this work for us here. Best wishes ❤
Great advice Tiffany, you’re a clever lady! Yes, peppermint oil is fabulous and also moth balls. I used to get mice in my Jeep constantly when I lived in the mountains, it’s very dangerous because the deer mice with white bellies carry Hanta virus. They made nests in my cabin filter and got into the Jeep via the glovebox, the engine and up through the chassis, so I used a garden water bottle and sprayed peppermint oil around the Jeep everyday, in the engine area, the hood vents and around wheel wells, and put peppermint sprayed napkins in the glove box. In addition I’d put plastic sticky glue traps in empty cereal boxes inside the Jeep to catch them and dispose of them later. I also strung blinking white Christmas lights on the ground all around the Jeep and carport area to scare them off during the night, it really helped to reduce the traffic!
Moth balls are a deterrent for snakes also!!!! Happy new year Tiffany!
Moth balls and peppermint oil I remember my Grandmother using that recipe to keep mice away. It works. You always do a great job cleaning when you are cooking. I always enjoy your videos. Happy New Year 2022
Thanks for the tip regarding the moth balls and peppermint oil, this can be useful in a van or in sticks and bricks.
I would have to put a note on the steering wheel to remember to remove the balls from under the hood 😅 thanks for sharing! I know the feeling of spilling expensive essential oils 😖
Hey Tiffany, Happy New Year, Abundance Surplus Love Safety Protection Peace Blessings & Favor in 2022. This will b ur best year of Van Life Yet!!! 🙏
Smart smart! I don’t have a van but my son will be working on his this spring. So this is something I will share with him. Thank you😀!
Very interesting T. I would hv never though about that, that's an idea for general care of keeping critters out of ur engine area of ur car, whether it's park in ur drive way or parked in a camping ground. Awesome ideas I hv learned smthing today. U r never too old to learn smthng.Thank 😊 ❤
Those damn mice keep getting into my heating ducts on my car. As I am driving, I here them moving on the leaves they put in there for nests. They sound like they are on my lap. I always have to take it to the mechanic to clean out the nest but they're never in there when it gets to him 😏
Very informative vid. Thank you do much. I soooo want to get on the road like you are!! I just continue to pray that The Most High will soon open that door for me!! Stay blessed Sis!!
Wow, I didn't know mice would be an issue but it does makes sense. Good video
Thank you so much for this! Very informative! I live in the city. I have a car that I have to park on the street. There are lots of restaurants around and we do see rodents on the street (mice, rats and cockroaches). 😱 Although I haven't seen any in my car, I'm going to start putting a couple peppermint balls (I love the smell too😊) around and hang a mothball sachet under my hood. Heading to the dollar store and Walmart now! Thx again!
I didn’t realize this was super common, but it makes sense. For some reason rats/mice are attracted to my grandmothers engine and likes to chew on the wires. So I can only imagine if it was food or anything they’d try getting inside.
Glad I stumbled across this video. Planning on getting a home on wheels and I will be taking this preventative method. Thank you!
I live in Florida and I saw a snake in my garage. When I say I mothballed tf out of my garage lol. I am gonna do the peppermint oil as well, especially in the laundry room right off the garage. Thanks Tiffany!
After you put your mothballs in The plastic bag, wrap it in foil that should keep it from heating
Oh Wow, Thank You Tiffany🦋, I didn’t even think about that! Thank you for the tips! You have one of the most Exciting and Adventurous ways to live, I love it! I am so Inspired by your channel! Have an Blessed New Year!🚞
Very important info. Thanks, I’ll be renting a van the summer, Moth balls and peppermint oil and extract to go with me.
I use charcoal & cedar inside. In the plumbing & electrical holes I use steel wool to keep any critters out. I also drop mouse/rat poison down those holes before putting steel wool in the holes.
Think I am going to save watching this episode after I eat my dinner🤣
That’s what I had to do once I noticed the title when the notification came up😂😂
Tiffany, Thank you so much! I'm going to do this in my RV. ❤️🤗
💚Hey Tiffany It’s The New Year, CHEERS!!🎊
I could tell you didn’t have any rodent issues.
Much love from California 💞
I've watched and saved over 500 videos for vans, campers, schoolies, and tiny homes. You are thr FIRST person that I have ever seen address this issue. I personally use the peppermint extract and spray everywhere in my townhouse. Especially the kitchen behind the stove and refrigerator. I even spray around my windows, doors, and patio. Every year I've had neighbors complain about a mouse but thank goodness I've never had the issue. I was very frustrated last year, I had a 6ft mint bush growing against my shed outside for the last 14yrs. My neighbor had a mouse next door and asked if I'd seen one. I told him no and even explained about the mint bush keeping away the rodents, skunks, and squirrels. We came home the next day and it had been chopped down and tossed in the back lawn. I've bern pissed to say the least! Mint works!
I was thinking where is Tiffany earlier today Hope you had a great Christmas! Wishing you safe travels & a healthy & happy 2022!
Thank you so much. I’m new to this and have only been out a few times. Someone said Irish spring soap but others said no. I stayed at my daughters apartment and there was a raccoon that got into everyone’s trash containers. I shaved the Irish spring and put it in the bottom tray of the container and he (Gregory they named him) never gets into their bin. So I’ll just try all three, lol. Thank you! Just subscribed and will be following you.
Oooooomygosh they named it Gregory🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😍
I've heard of others using Irish Spring, but I haven't tried it. . Not Gregory! I love it. 🐀🤣
Thank you, Joyce, for subscribing to my channel. Welcome to the fam! I hope you enjoy following my solo adventure! 💙
Heeeyyy Tiffany!!! I Thank God for this Video because I'm a Vanlifer in waiting and this is one of my many concerns. Yes I see alot of Vanlifer have issues with mice . Does this also help with Ants?? TFS... Much Love From Dallas
I've sprinkled pure cinnamon where I've found ants coming in. They haven't came back. Hope that helps.
Tiffany great advice. It works. So glad you are having a wonderful time. Happy New Year and a healthy and prosperous 2022.
As always Drive Safe and thanks for the ride. Donna
Thanks for the info,,, very helpful. I renting an apartment, will definitely try the peppermint oil!! You’re beautiful as usual and Safe travels!! GOD BLESS ❤️
This video should be referenced in every video. Great info!
Hi Tiffany, Happy New Year! Thank you for the helpful tips.
Mint plants also will do, also “fresh Cab”
Thanks for the tip, James!
So simple. So smart. Thank you.
I hear what she is saying. But this lady has a beautiful face and smile!!!
Awe, thank you, Adrienne, for the compliment. 💙
Thanks for your “keeping it real” video!
You are really informative. I plan on buying my van within the next 1 or 2, and I need to know this information. It's a new lifestyle, so we need to learn tips to make our life easier and safer. Thank you.
Thank you for the reminder! I’ve heard about other UA-cam campers talk about this before.
Will put it on my list for the future.
What a great idea. I live in an apartment which has a storage shed on the patio.
I will place mothballs inside that area.
Thank you for this great education. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ARIZONA 🎊🎆!
I am full time as well, in a 40 Ft Big rig. I went through the RV with a flashlight sealed off inside and outside the rig with foam and steel wool. When I setup, I place industrial rat trap boxes by each tire. In my cargo bays I have four battery operated rat/mice rodent repellent that produce sound and strobing lights and they are mounted. In my wet and electrical bay, I keep a small bait box and ensure the bays are closed. Side note- I do spray home defense on my hoses leading up to the rig for ants and any other critters. I keep lights on at night under my rig as well. Inside I have rodent plug in units. I use peppermint and clove oil under the sinks. So far so good. Tiffany thanks for the idea on the brick for the trash can!
Another suggestion is dryer sheets. They hate the perfume smell and its a repellent. Smells much better than moth balls. Moth balls are good to repell snakes.
we've had a couple incidents with rats/mice - peppermint works with fleas too when we do get a mouse we use those sticky pads and it works everytime if you use the original trap, be sure to use peanut butter as bait!
Happy New Year Tiffany all the best. The only mouse I liked was Ben that MJ sang about, and Mickey.☺
😂😂😂😂😂 Michael actually owned rats when he was younger but he saw they were eating their young so he took them outside to freeze to death...
Happy New Year Tiffany 🎉🎊🎉🎉🎊 Blessings in 2022!!!
You always do such a great job with your van's upkeep. It always looks beautiful.
You can also take used peppermint tea bags and put the in back of ovens.cabinets refrigerator etc... It works
Oooh, thank you, Colleen for the tip. I never knew that. 🤗
By doing that you also keeping the snakes away thank you for the tip
Thanks for addressing this I heard this was an issue but I haven’t seen anyone talk about it on here
I often wonder if anyone had problems with unwanted visitors. Today you answered my question concerning how to keep them out. Another good video for 2022. Thanks and stay safe. Hope to be on the road sometime in the near future.
I never thought about pest control in a van or RV before, but it makes total sense. Your solutions are very clever!
Hi Tiffany. Get a medicine syringe to drop your 100% peppermint oil to cut down on cost and waste. Then just store it in a ziploc bag.
Be Safe and Be Blessed sweetie. 💞💖💞
I had no idea this could ever be a problem!! Oh my gosh! I’ve been watching tiny homes and van like for years and this is my first time ever hearing of this. Oh my lord
Very clever. I never would have thought of those solutions. Happy travels.
That title got me😆😂
Once I got past the title, saying "a mice" every time almost got me, but finished the video. Lol
Great tips! I have used peppermint oil for a long time, inside my home ( lower level ) it really works. Thanks
Yes...Moth balls and peppermint oil are both great for deterrent of mice or rats. Also putting fabric softener around inside works as well.
Do you mean bounce sheets?
Irish Spring hand soap bars works well too. And you can buy it at the dollar store. Rodents and bugs hate it.
I live in a apartment, and do the exact same thing. Peppermint oil spray and mothballs scattered about ❤️👍🏿✌🏽👍🏼🤗it works 🙏🏽 blessings
Well thank you, It never crossed my mind of rodents and here I am at 1am watching your video as I stealth camp in Walmart parking lot. Thank you.
I watched a tiny home video a few years ago and one home owners mentioned this issue, and since watching a lot of the van life videos lately I really wondered about this issue with traveling vans as one RV person mention having a light under his RV to keep animals from chewing items underneath.
Thank you so much Tiffany for such great information!.
My pleasure. How have you been doing?
@@WhereisTiffany I’m fine. My traveling has slowed a little…not much. But I always put out these string led lights…they are bigger than fairy lights. They are solar, and I put around perimeter of my car…at night, boondocking….of course I’m not in one place more than a few days and I usually have a fire going until bed time…..luckily I have not had a problem, but I did purchase moth balls, and will use them. I was more concerned about attracting bears with scents where I camp…usually in mountains not in desert….but…gurl….you got me thinking….lol…anyway, I’m always praying for you ……you are awesome and one of my heroes!
I love watching your videos. I never thought about mice and rats getting in the car.
I buy a box full at Dollar General. Didn't realize to use as a mouse deterrent. Thanks. Will use during winter also.
Girl I would've never thought of people having mice in their van. Then again, people are obsessed with all animals so they'll allow rodents to live there and call them friends.
Exactly... Feel the same way
Very helpful
Glad you don't have the little friends in your van. Stay safe
Awh Tiff! Sorry that bottle broke, stuff is to expensive.
😳mice or rats😭......and someone said something about snakes. Omg, I would have never realized this would be an issue. Thanks for posting ❤️
WalMart has mint scented trash bags
You must have been reading my mind. I just bought a Travato GL and was wondering if you ever had issues with mice. Loved your video. Wondering if you ever closed up any of the holes that people have talked about on the Travato Facebook Page?
Hello Miss Tiffany I am a new subscriber to you! I really have enjoyed watching your videos you be safe out there Sister thank you for sharing your life with us‼️❤️❤️
Moth balls and peppermint. Nice. No snakes is moth balls and pepper
This is definitely helpful!! Thank you so much❤