We thought about that. But because passing cats and dogs could also be in danger, so it is not good idea. Also we didn't want mice to die under the shed floor or somewhere in hidden spot. Best way seems persuading them move way using smells or noises (petrol or bleach smell and 2 stroke engine ticking noise seem perfect for that )
Poison or little nippers in your shed isn't going to bother anything else, there isn't enough meat in a mouse to smell.
Poisoned mice could go out the shed, and get eaten or bitten by cats or dogs, which will harm them too. Quite often I can see cats searching for mice or hunting for birds in the corner of the garden. hmmm... not like idea of dead mice under the shed floor or in the corner of toolboxes regardless.
You cant gently encourage vermin to leave. You have to take them out. In the sticks mice are always around and about in outbuilding etc. I just use a variety of prebaited boxes. Currently using Wickes ones. Most animals have an instinctive thing that stops them picking up or eating already dead mice etc. As Chip says not enough meat on a mouse to really smell. They just dry out. If there is a persistent vile smell from a "victim" it will be a top hat. Either that or Denis Nilsen.
If mice problem get worsened, I was going to put some glue traps in the shed. But no sign of them since petrol chainsaw running in the shed, so hopefully gentle eviction strategy was success.
I picked up a Stanley tool box from Costco for £28 about a month ago, and it is the best tool box I have got. It has wheels, and telescopic handle. It can take upto 30kg of tools in it. Width is about 3ft. I wanted another one, so went there again on last weekend, but they were sold out. Mine is different from all the Stanley toolbox you linked in the post.
Went into the garden this morning and there was a dead mouse lying there, presumably poisoned, and the cat hadn't touched it.
Not keen on putting poison in the shed. As said, if gets worse, was going to put on glue traps. Bleach mixed with water 10:1 spray around the corners and floors, and occasional start petrol chainsaws in the shed seem working. Cleared all the papery stuff, cardboard boxes and fibre stuff too. There are only metal and hard plastic stuff are in the shed now. No more mice droppings noticed recently.
My shed is now full of petrol smell with petrol and oil getting mixed in there, and running engine time to time. It is good for chainsaws as well, I suppose. Then 10:1 water and bleach mixture spray 2-3 times a week. Cleaned the floor, wall and corners with shop vac. Nothing to chew or eat in the shed for mice. And I am sealing all the holes in the shed with battens . Got bubble wraps and tacked onto the wall and been screwing osb and plywood boards onto the wall and floor. Then will give a coat on the outside of the shed with fence treating paint = got a huge can of Ronseal half full leftover from a few year ago when shed exterior was treated.
Hey guys, I know the thread is quite old but was curious to know, whether someone has had experience with the tool boxes of Sortimo - https://www.mysortimo.co.uk/en_UK/BOXXes-&-Cases/L-BOXX-family/c/47834?q=:tsa or could suggest a cheaper alternative? Many thanks in advance, Chris
Chrisos- i use Festool systainer or tanos boxes - not cheap but very adaptable and easy to stack. Have a look on anglia tool centre they seem to have the best prices.
Why not call and ask - you may get them cheap: Chris Jones Managing Director +44 (0)1925 848228 cjones@sortimo.co.ukAfter all, it will be an internal call and you will be talking to your self.
He probably won't answer as they probably don't like spam calls Not the smartest managing director using his own name to post spam