{"id":12709,"date":"2024-02-25T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=12709"},"modified":"2024-02-24T01:19:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T08:19:39","slug":"how-to-keep-mice-out-of-camper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-camper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Mice Out of Camper \u2014 Tips for Staying Rodent-Free!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When people think of the biggest threats you can face as an RVer, most people think of severe storms<\/em>, hail<\/em>, and towing dangers<\/em>. In reality, however, one of the biggest threats is much smaller and furrier: mice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s right.<\/em> Mice are considered one of the biggest RV threats because of the multitude of ways they can damage your rig. Therefore, it’s important to know how to keep mice out of your RV so that you and your family remain safe (and healthy). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing and Addressing Mouse Infestations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To take the measures necessary to keep mice out of your RV, it’s important to understand why exactly they’re so dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Risks Associated with Mice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mice are known to carry parasites, viruses, germs, and diseases that are dangerous to humans<\/a> and animals alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s unlikely you’ll run into an aggressive mouse that tries to bite you, biting isn’t the only way they can spread diseases<\/strong>. Once they enter your RV, mice urinate and defecate in your RV, leaving behind waste that’s infested with parasites. Not to mention, mice tend to carry fleas, ticks, and mites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the most common and dangerous diseases that mice are known to carry: <\/p>\n\n\n\n