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1. Habich Christopher C

   
   12/10/2014 9:12 AM

   Curious if anyone else has had issues with mice and spiders in satellite boxes on their course. We had an issue were mice chewed through some wires and caused problems for us. We have some insect control strips hanging inside the boxes, but we don't think they work all that great. Has anyone tried anything different and had success with it? Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome.

   
   
   
   
2. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   12/10/2014 9:12 AM

   Urinal cakes

   
   
   
   
3. Canedo Alberto J

   
   12/10/2014 11:12 AM

   Andy,
   What flavor of Urinal Cake works?

   
   
   
   
4. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   12/10/2014 12:12 PM

   I've actually had the best luck with the cherry SCENTED urinal cakes. I've never tasted them, so can't confirm if it's the flavor that makes it the best or just the scent.
   
   Besides, who doesn't like a nice cherry scent first thing each morning when opening an irrigation controller?

   
   
   
   
5. Smith Kerry L

   
   12/10/2014 1:12 PM

   Moth balls.

   
   
   
   
6. Randall Boudinot

   

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   12/10/2014 2:12 PM

   I have also used the moth balls in irrigation controlers.
   
   
   Randy Boudinot
   Walnut Grove Country Club
   Dayton, Ohio

   
   
   
   
7. Richard Jensen

   

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   12/11/2014 10:12 AM

   Nuvan strips work well for insects. No problems with mice, but any suggestions for tree frogs? Also, we started shutting power off at each sat after completing winterization, seems to help.

   
   
   
   
8. Steve Nelson

   

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   12/11/2014 10:12 AM

   Yes, frogs seem to be our biggest headache. Urine or slime or whatever spanning components on the electrical boards and causing issues. Moth balls haven't seemed too successful, will try the cherry urinal cake.

   
   
   
   
9. Steven Scott

   

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   12/11/2014 2:12 PM

   We use a product called FreshCab. It was made for farmers to toss in the cab of their tractors to keep the mice from eating wiring. It's a repellent, all-natural, smells like cedar rather than mothballs. I start sticking them in the boxes in about October and run through March. The actual smell last about 30 days I have no idea if they repel beyond that. Pick them up at your local farm supply store or online.

   
   
   
   
10. Vincent Matics

    

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    12/11/2014 2:12 PM

    I rigged up my controller with a 120 volt outlet and plugged in an electronic rodent control device that seems to be working. Had a terrible problem with the controller in question and now has been mouse free for two years. I actually had to replace the entire controller. I wired up the new controller with the outlet.
    
    Vince matics
    Kingswood golf club
    Wolfeboro, new hampshire

    
    
    
    
11. Curtis Nickerson

    

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    12/15/2014 10:12 AM

    I have found that catching and traping a 3-5' Eastern Diamond Back in the satellite box works wonders on rodents and frogs...it gets a little tricky for the irrigation guy, but no rodent issue at all!!!
    
    I've used both urinal cakes and mothballs with very good results...

    
    
    
    
12. James Smith

    

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    12/22/2014 1:12 PM

    I'v been told oil of peppermint works great on mice. Haven't tried it yet though.

    
    
    
    
13. Adam Stottlemyer

    

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    1/16/2015 6:01 AM

    We put moth balls in ours and haven't seen a problem