Mice are coming through a hole I drilled in my camping trailer to add an in-line water heater to the camper to replace the tank heater that went bad. I cleaned up the area they were attracted to. I removed all the boxes and non-perishable foods I had in that area. Now I am going to close the hole. I bought 1/4" steel mesh and will put steel wool around that to make sure there are no holes bigger than a dime. Now that I have the area clear, should I leave the hole they climb in through open for awhile so they can come in and see there is nothing in there that they want. Or do I just close it up. (I saw a mouse climb down the gas and water hoses that feed the inline heater, so I know that is how they are getting in. There could be other ways too, but that one I know they come through) Anyway, are mice smart enough to return to places they have previously found food and maybe had a nest in or do they just follow their noses to food. ................................. I had some power bars, and crackers and stored along with can goods right next to the water heater. The mice had made confetti out of my paper towels and toilet tissue and power bar wrappers. I am pretty sure they were using my paper towels as bedding, because of all the droppings they left. ............................. Also, do you think mice can move in the walls of a 26' travel trailer. You know what, I bought some baits to kill them. I am going to put those out too. ................................ Anyway, do I give them time to figure out there is nothing inside that they want anymore or do I just shut them out immediately. Thank you for considering this poorly articulated question. (it does meander a bit but you get the meaning)

Look what I found today on our wooden shingles. First time I've seen these insects. Saw one in the house yesterday too. What can I use to kill them? Need to act quick! Leaving town on Sat. morning. [ATTACH]91961[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]91962[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]91963[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]91964[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]91965[/ATTACH]