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Offline Ironbomb

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kit and balsa protection ?
« on: October 24, 2006, 02:11:38 PM »
My modeling stuff will be stored for a little while, and I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with mice chewing balsa wood or digging into a kit. I have glue traps and poison set out, but, will that be enough?

Any first hand experience to share? Do I have anything to worry about?

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Greg
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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2006, 03:09:56 PM »
As long as your balsa is stored in a box, it shouldnt be a problem. However, I did have the rodents in my shop at one time. They liked to eat on paintbrushes(dope brushes)...Thats the only harm I found out there.
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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2006, 04:37:47 PM »
Thanks Richard, everything is boxed. I fell a bit better now. They can have my brushes, none are that high quality. I'll relax then.

Greg  :)


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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2006, 04:59:03 PM »
Bring all your stuff over to my house.  I will take real good care of it.  Might come back and tad lighter but it won't be the mice.   **)

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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2006, 09:42:05 PM »
I believe mothballs repel the little basthads.

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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2006, 02:57:08 PM »
A good kitty works pretty good also..


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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2006, 03:22:17 PM »
I like Bob's idea. Ron.  AP^

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Re: kit and balsa protection ?
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2006, 03:52:39 PM »
A Bull Snake will get rid of mice also %^ **) **) **)
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