Critter self defense

Every once in a while the environment turns topsy turvy and some odd and unusual events occur, like monumental hatches of crickets or locusts. Events that could raise havoc with RVers are infestations of ants and mice.

Both have happened to me (13 mice trapped in one night) and I couldn't stop them from entering my vehicle or eradicating them fast enough, until I discovered this preventative self defense.

Wherever any part of your rig touches the ground--tires, leveling jacks, barbecue hooked up to your propane tank--sprinkle the powdered household cleanser, Borax, in a circle around the touch point. Make the circle complete so no critters can't get to the tire or jack without going through the powder, which they won't. Coarse ground black pepper and diatomaceous earth (garden section of home supply stores) work also.