Decomposing mouse: Carpet offcuts urgently please

[pjal]

Hi there

A mouse has escaped under our floorboards, died and is now busy decomposing. The noxious smell is rising into understairs cupboard as it is the only area of exposed floorboards.

We need to cover the cracks and carpet seems the obvious method - thicker the better.

Any other decomposing mouse management tips welcome

Thanks

07342 059948

[jenny pink]

Hi

Lifting the floorboards would be my first choice.....Jenny

[pjal]

Thanks Jenny, should have mentioned I tried that - but no sign

[jenny pink]

Hi

Firstly remember

DEAD MOUSE.......MAGGOTS.....FLIES......in any circumstance....if left unattended

contact Rentokill

Lifting the floorboards would be my first choice.....

& as for carpet to cover smell....not a chance,this will work

....Jenny

[Am happy]

I had the same problem, but the smell went after a while. A had a candle that smelt of mint...so i burnt that for a few days. Maybe check online to see what other people had done.

[Peckhampam]

Yes, in my experience it will soon be a dried out husk

[intexasatthe moment]

Yes I agree ,it will just shrivel up and dry out . Cotton wool with essential oil might help - rosemary or something .

[pjal]

Helpful. Thanks. Actually seems to be starting to fade already. Thought it would go on for weeks.

[DulwichFox]

This time of year there should be no problem with Maggots / Flies.

Smell can be over-powering but should fade after 2-3 weeks. Will dry out quicker in the summer.

I used to have a real problem with mice but now use the high frequency plug-ins.

Very few mice over last few years. Just the odd one here and there.

The plug-ins work best in areas with hard surfaces.. i.e. Kitchens. I have 3 units in my kitchen but my kitchen

is 18-19 ft long.

DulwichFox

[oliviaandmilo]

Fill all holes!!! Steel wool and expanding foam, not seen any for months, not since I found actual entering gap, behind tumble dryer/ around pipe.

[jenny pink]

Be careful with Plugins,....if you have other pets near by....Jenny