A Mouse In The Compost Bin!!!!

[carole]

i dont know if i am on the correct bit ,but last night i was putting bits in my closed compost bin a plastic one with no holes round it and therewas a mouse in it i wasnt sure what to do because i wanted it out of there so i left the top of it hoping it would jump out i think it has gone hass anyone else had this problem and how did you sort this out

[kirsty b]

I've had rats in mine, they dug it all out from under the edges of the bin and made a nice cosy nest in the middle.
Moved the compost bin to another part of the plot and stood it on some wood.
On the bad side it p****d me off, but on the plus side, it gave my comost a mix up.
You could always set a few rat/mouse traps about baited with chocolate (they like that) if you don't mind the idea of killing them.

[cajary]

Hi carole. I've got an enclosed composter as well. Every time I add to it, I also put in a gallon of water. This makes it too wet for vermin and everything rots down beautifully. Hope this helps. Oh! thanks, Lesley, for your prompt response. (Can't find the "Smiley" bit, yet)

[Lesley Jay]

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[Lesley Jay]

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