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Title: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: amymcg on April 10, 2007, 09:23:32 AM
I had mrs. mouse move into one of my hives this winter and make a big mess. She's been evicted, but she really stunk up the wood with her urine.  Is there a way to get rid of that smell?  Bleach?
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: Understudy on April 10, 2007, 11:48:33 AM
If the wood is behind the wall. You should open all the windows and allow the house to air out. that is going to be one of the best options no matter what. If you have access to the areas the mouse urinated on, use baking soda. Also enzyeme cleaners will also probably have a good effect. Something like Oust or  Nature's Miracle.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: Robo on April 10, 2007, 12:12:55 PM
Quote from: Understudy on April 10, 2007, 11:48:33 AM
If the wood is behind the wall. You should open all the windows and allow the house to air out.

Man that must be some hive ;)
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: Understudy on April 10, 2007, 12:33:26 PM
Man did I just blank on the word hive. I thought it was home, My bad.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: Kathyp on April 10, 2007, 12:52:09 PM
try some of that pet odour and stain remover.  it has enzymes in it that "eat" the urine.  don't think it would hurt the bees.  doesn't hurt animals....
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: KONASDAD on April 10, 2007, 01:32:50 PM
Nature's Miracle works for dog urine so even they cant smell it afterwrds. Vinegar and a little water also works for urine. Baking soda too.
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: Scadsobees on April 10, 2007, 02:01:48 PM
If you can, spray it off, and then leave it in the sun and weather for a week or so.  That will take care of most of it.

It will eventually go away anyway.

Rick
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: buzzbee on April 10, 2007, 05:29:01 PM
If its a bottom board paint it with kilz and paint over that
Title: Re: getting rid of the mouse urine smell
Post by: Michael Bush on April 10, 2007, 09:44:26 PM
I usually leave them out in the sun and rain for a while, but if you need the box, bleach will work.  Bees don't seem to mind the smell of bleach.  In fact, if their fondness for swimming pool water is any indication, they seem to like it.