[pianotech] How To Deter Mice

[Paul Milesi]

Hi Wim,

Thanks for your reply.  Yes, I already reported the problem, the Dean's
office and building administrator are aware, and the exterminator has
already been in.  Since I'm on staff, however, I'd just like to be proactive
with respect to the pianos if that is doable and relatively easy (like some
deterrent odor, etc.).  Especially since I've been working my way through
the inventory, and would like to keep them clean if possible.  Whether
private homes or public venues, it is, at least in some respects, a piano
technician's problem.  It seems to me we should at least be able to make
informed recommendations about how to keep mice out of pianos, or to say
there is no way to do so if that is the case.

Paul
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Paul Milesi RPT
Washington DC
(202) 246-3136 Cell/Text
paul at pmpiano.com
http://www.pmpiano.com

On 11/28/12 7:15 PM, "tnrwim at aol.com" <tnrwim at aol.com> wrote:

> Paul
> 
> This is not a piano technician's problem.  You should talk to your dept chair.
> If there are mice in pianos, they are everywhere, and should taken care of by
> professional exterminators
> 
> Wim
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 28, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Paul Milesi <paul at pmpiano.com> wrote:
> 
>> [Cross-posted to Original Pianotech, MyPTG Pianotech, MyPTG CAUT]
>> 
>> We are having a problem with mice at the school.  Plenty of evidence of their
>> entering and using certain pianos.  What are the safest and most effective
>> methods for deterring them from going inside pianos (upright and grand) in an
>> institutional (university) setting?  Also, are there any methods I should be
>> warned against?  Many thanks!
>> 
>> Paul Milesi RPT
>> Washington DC
>> (202) 246-3136 Cell/Text
>> paul at pmpiano.com
>> http://www.pmpiano.com


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