Coming Home to a MICE INFESTATION. unbelievable.

[@nothanksimgood5544]

The way you validated bostons feeling when he saw the mouse was so amazing Bonnie. Maybe it seemed overreacting and silly but he had true fear and you walked to the other side of it offering comfort the whole time.

[@gwenythjackson1372]

It seemed like he got big time heebeejeebees I don’t know how to spell that 😂 I would have been making the exact same noises! Would have spooked me then I would have wanted to puke

[@AnxiouslyLiving]

Coming from someone whose parents ALWAYS overreacted to everything.. even spilled milk, I appreciate how you and Joel react and deal with everything life throws at you. Especially in front of the kids. You could’ve came home and just let this overshadow everything from the last couple of months but you just acknowledged what happened and just dealt with it. Also acknowledging Bostons reaction to seeing the mouse and telling him it’ll be okay healed a part of my inner child.❤Your family is so lucky to have you!

[@bonniehoellein]

I am actually surprised to hear you say this because I was worried I over reacted!! Thank you for your perspective. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@elizabritton4039]

@@bonniehoellein yall were shocked and saddened, but you were also problem solving.

[@jberryinn]

No you reacted how you should have. I have been house-sitting for years and some are mansions. They all had mice I had to deal with. Hard to imagine you will look back on this video and laugh one day. But you guys handled things from the ocean that made me squeal!😂

[@mariajaragalvan6393]

The way you reacted to Boston being scared so loving and gentle and understanding ❤amazing mom !

[@TheBlissfullyDandy]

@@bonniehoellein I do feel like the kids became anxious off of your anxiety, not a huge deal of course but I did notice that their responses mirrored yours

[@shelldanielle1]

One day at a time Bonnie. It’s not ideal to go home to Jerry living his best life but soon it will be be sorted and the house back clean. Don’t forget to replace those fire alarm batteries. As dory would say “just keep swimming” xxx

[@Macgirlie76]

If only they had left Tom to house sit!

[@oh.you.know09]

I love that Joel went right to finding the entry point and fixed it. That's the best first step...keeping more from getting in/back in. Next is just clean, clean, clean and cannot sanitize too much. I wish I could fly there to help! ❤ A good barn cat or 2 on your property would help a ton! Unfortunately, in the country like that, mice are inevitable, but now that you're home, they're less likely to come back. They dont like being roommates. Lol

[@WhitneyDavis-hk9up]

I am a long time viewer that never comments, but we had the exact same thing happen when we first moved into our house we bought. The house had been sitting vacant for a few months because it was an estate sale and no one ever noticed anything in all our walkthroughs. We had just signed all the paperwork and walked into the house and saw all the mouse poop in every single room, drawer, cabinet, closet, ect. We had the moving truck outside ready to unload and I halted everything until it was inspected by my husband and thoroughly cleaned first. Then I bought 2 cats and a whole lot of traps. It's been fine since. I recommend getting an mouse deterrent ultrasonic sound machine. They make a sound we can't hear but it keeps the mice away because they don't like the sound it makes. We have one in every room now. Praying things start getting better for you all!

[@Jilldilbeck]

I was gonna say, maybe an indoor/outdoor cat is in order to add to the Hollein family😂

[@mahonefreak123]

What brand would you recommend ?

[@tyrelnatashanuzum8956]

The ultrasonic works for a few weeks and then they no longer work. The mice get used to it. I've visibly seen mice right next to them. What works for us is entry points....they can fit in very tiny spaces and having effective cats.

[@samanthahughes5135]

Aww god Bonnie I really feel for you right now. Without sounding insensitive this just sums up your year. Things coming into your life and crapping all over it. As long as you, Joel and the kids are ok the rest can get fixed. But sending you all hugs ❤️❤️

[@bonniehoellein]

I didn’t want to come home to my sh$t show of a personal life, I got to come home to a literal sh$t show PLUS my wrecked personal life 🥸

[@nbizzle1297]

lol aww the old double threat!

[@samanthahughes5135]

@@bonniehoellein you and your family do not deserve this. Sending you comforting hugs and remember if it wasnt for the darkness we couldn't see the stars. Love u guys ❤️❤️

[@taylorwoodruff6973]

I loved watching you show up for Boss. You were uncomfortable, but totally stepped up when your baby got scared.

[@mamawfrancy]

Bonnie, After seeing the couch I thought how mice will eat through the bottom of unholstered furrniture when making their nests. Look closely at all unholstered furniture mattresses bedding etc. The shredded paper more than likely was used for nesting purposes. Google the sticky glue boards which can be really helpful to eliminate quickly. I felt disappointed for you coming home to this overwhelming infestation. It'll be a work in progress but your family is famous for working together & beautiful teamwork. You've Got This.. Love The Hoellein's.

[@giabarrone7422]

Those glue boards are really cruel. It takes them a really long time to starve to death.

[@sarahwilliamson8025]

Bonnie the way you comforted Boston made me as mama tear up. You are such a great mom. Thanks for being such a great example for the rest of us. I will remember how you handled Bostons feelings when it comes time for me to comfort my own son.

[@megan.k.knepper]

Bonnie, you stayed so much more calm than I would have. I would have bawled at the sight of the dog bed alone. You're teaching your children well ❤️

[@jessicatichy7164]

The way you held your composure in front of your kids was incredible! I'm so sorry this happened to you on top of everything else in your world. One foot in front of the other, one second at a time. Sometimes that's all we can do. You are doing great.

[@jaimie0919]

You a few neutered/spayed outdoor cats that can live in the shop, etc to take care of any mice outside on the property, to prevent them from getting into your house!

[@ccashlyn]

Great idea!! Winter is over. Sorry Bonnie.. you got this ma’am!!!

[@kimkrebs1448]

Great idea!!

[@djgidget53]

With a home that big I’d get a house kitty, and several outside cats, spayed and neutered of course!

[@terrilreece8045]

I agree! So many cats need homes. I would get a couple so that they have a friend. They could live in your shop and patrol your property. I know y’all aren’t cat people, but I PROMISE you would love to have an outdoor kitty around. I’ve always had cats. The only mice I have ever seen are dead ones that my cats have brought to my door as a “present”. I’ll send you a pic on Insta. My cat is always SO proud of herself when she catches mice.

[@stitchlover8777]

I am so proud of the way you reassured Boston's that the way he reacted was perfectly understandable most parents feel telling their kids to chill out it's just a mouse you on the other hand reassured him that it was okay to be upset I am so sorry y'all are having to deal with this hopefully the rest of this year will get better for you soon

[@gretchenemig662]

Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and put them where the mice are coming in. My parents had such a mice problem for a while and that worked like a charm!! They also make plug ins that release a high pitched sound that only the mice can hear and hate.

[@pamelalafleur4564]

that did not work for me

[@gabbyamendola4085]

Boston is literally me. I would be balling my eyes out. I can’t believe you guys walked around bare feet😂 you guys have guts! I would have refused to go in the house LOL!

[@smalls_]

You saying "got a mouse in your pocket?" In the previous vlog just got a whole new meaning 😭😭

[@lesleyannthecarnivore]

😂😂😂😂

[@bonniehoellein]

😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@lulastar9061]

😂 There not hard to get rid of.

[@kimrothe]

A little bit of foreshadowing 😂

[@Ljth9220]

“Pick one up and let’s see” OH MY… I would be back in that RV and just live in there the rest of my life 😂😂😂

[@Eliza-anisiltireach]

Omg, this is not what I meant when I said I prayed coming home would be like a warm hug. 😱 I assume you got it sorted now, but gosh isn’t this symbolic, coming home to a load of 💩 I’ve had about 8 years of therapy for childhood abuse and my therapist has always told me: life will always feel like struggle, it will always feel like you’re fighting, but if you embrace that, it might actually get easier. And I fully believe that ❤ praying for you as always ❤❤

[@deedeerummy8894]

So sorry you have to go through this, Bonnie. We had mice, and I had a nervous breakdown and had to move. I'm still recovering more than 10 years later. 😢

[@harper_anne2089]

Bonnie handled this so much better than I would have. I would have handled it like you. I feel horrible for them all. It will all work out though 🙏

[@lyndsyrae]

This reminds me of coming home after evacuating after a hurricane. Having a feeling that something will be destroyed, then getting there and seeing the house still standing until you get closer and see all the damage! I hope everything cleaned up well in the end!!!

[@jessieigh]

The way you stayed calm, the way you acknowledged their feelings while dealing with your own, the way you didn’t show Boston being emotional and just held space for him. Well done, Mama.

[@pearlvlogs3899]

Bonnie, that downstairs window looks like a painting! Absolutely beautiful!!

[@gina2464]

Bonnie! Put on masks and gloves! Huntavirus is a real disease! Don’t let the kids touch the poo, it’s a bad infestation, keep the kids out until you can open all the doors and fumigate, get a professional cleaning crew to come in and help you, I’m so sad for you, this is so upsetting. Love ya Bonnie

[@IntelligentQuotient-s6g]

Hantavirus and the rotavirus, and yes don't touch any of that mess!

[@barbaratucci797]

Please don’t go barefoot!

[@KellieRudd1]

I love how you comforted Boston! Omgosh how terrible for you guys 😮😅

[@pennylane36]

If you plan on storing your fifth wheel on your property, you’re going to want to get some herbs and plants and keep them around the trailer, this also works around your house Peppermint, catnip, rosemary, sage,Lavender, oregano, and basil. All of these help repel mice and Some will repel rats I would check to make sure if these plants are safe around your dog or just keep them out of her reach

[@pamelalafleur4564]

peppermint did not work for us

[@andrealongobardi2757]

You really should get some cats. They will also give you peace of mind even after the mice are gone. Plus they are amazing pets 🐈🐈‍⬛

[@_Nat_A_]

Outdoor “work shed” cats would be great.

[@amclaudet]

Yes our cat does a great job

[@catsanddogs256]

true i never see mice in my house but i had neighbor daughter tellm me that live behind me tell that have rats in there home ihave 7 cats and never rats in my home

[@teotwawki1144]

I literally had to move out of my apartment because of a mouse infestation and my landlord would not fix it. I lost thousands of dollars worth of belongings. I collect reborn dolls and they pulled hair out of their heads to make nests. I lost furniture they bred in. They are the frickin' worst! Boston's reaction is how I felt every day and night. I'm so sorry you guys had to come home to that!

[@lilbwitty02]

I would have left crying and told my husband to deal with it cuz I cannot. Good job handling it with such grace, Bonnie! Time for a new pet! 🐈

[@Footprinces]

I’m screaming !!!! Wash your hands!!!!!😂

[@justjuls5500]

Same 😂😂😂

[@rhondaashby9505]

😂😂😂😂

[@karenhoehn1897]

And put those socks back on!!!..yuck!

[@tammyfromtexas7503]

Me also! 🤢

[@cathyray3861]

I'm screaming put your shoes on !

[@alyssajp93]

Everyone touching the mouse poop had me dying!! It’s toxic!!! Mice really said “no one’s home!! Time to party” 😓😓😓

[@BSBSPSensGirl88]

I can understand how Boston was so traumatized: I once walked into my laundry room and saw a chipmunk in it! I slammed the door, yelped and ran up to my third story to call my Dad to come over. I’m basically your age, Bonnie, haha.

[@trentnemily]

Bonnie I have to say you are a lot calmer than I would have been. I don’t even know if I would be walking around. I am so sorry you came home to this!

[@Macfam4ever]

I'm so sorry you all had to come home to such a crummy situation. You handled it very well considering the state of your home. Praying the situation is taken care of soon and life stops throwing one bad situation at you after another.

[@novasoto5092]

I feel so bad for you All🥺 You handled it way better then i would. Thank goodness we have a indoor/outdoor cat that keeps all the mice away. They can smell the cat and dont even come near our house. Hugs for you all. It will get better. Sorry you had to come home to this after such a wonderful time in Florida.

[@shawna2boys716]

Ohhh, now I see why the vlogs about Florida continued for so long. I hope the situation is well under hand by now. Hugs to all of you! Y’all have so much work to get this cleaned up and restored. HUGS ❤❤

[@jesb29928]

Oh Bonnie, watching this made me go back to the time we came back from a trip and found the exact same thing. It feels so invasive! I'm so sorry you have to handle this situation as soon as you get home! I hope you and Joel will not be at yourselves up about it. You didn't welcome them in or let them come in - it happened on accident.

[@debbiehaugan1757]

Hate to say this, but your mice probably came in in your packages. This happened to me once and I got 2 big mice delivered to my house. It took me a long time to figure it out. Set traps and got them right away, no problem after that. Mice free after that. :)

[@judithmagertmoskovits4268]

When I built my home my contractor advised me to mouse proof my house before I moved in. Best thing I did ever!!

[@zhevtone]

What did you do for that?

[@irenemathieson4229]

Bonnie I am proud of the way you’re handling this. Sending you love and support. ❤️

[@saraunknown5923]

Go to a hardware store and get bait boxes to put all around the outside of your home. I live in a rural area surrounded by fields, and the bait boxes keep the mice away. My husband refills them every month.

[@kellyingersoll8755]

My word Boonie...That's terrible, hope this gets fixed for you soon so you guys can get back in the house. You've got this!

[@trishnelle09]

Ugh this makes me sick for you all! At the same time it was so sweet of you to just comfort sweet Boston! I’m so sad for you all but I know that things will get better.

[@robinnieto2703]

Bonnie, your reaction is exactly as mine would be! One thing I’ve seen in 40 years of marriage is that if you are gone from your home for long periods of time, those little buggers will find a way in. It warmed my heart to hear you comfort Boston in that moment even when it was a bit scary for you as well. You’re such a great mom, makes me miss mine so much. I’m glad you’re all safely home and you have such wonderful memories to look back on. I had a wonderful time “traveling” with you. Big hugs and blessings, Robin

[@tonicayford9524]

Oh Bonnie, I'm so sorry. All the work you put in on the house, and all the crap your family has been going through, you sure are being tested. You will get through this, and your home will be your sanctuary again soon. Sending you a hug, cos you look like you really need one. Take care of yourself xx

[@EmeryShae]

Oh my word! I would have just cried. What a mess to come home to. I hope you catch those buggers fast!

[@melissaarroyo4237]

Make sure you check in your couches they go inside through the bottom and make sure you check the favorite is a nest behind or under your dishwasher wall. I had a infestation years ago and it took finding the nest and babies to grt rid of ot

[@kathleenjbazan5563]

Why did I tear up when Boston got so upset? That poor sweet child, before he saw the mouse I could tell by the look on his face he was having a very hard time with the situation of poop everywhere. But you handled it so well by comforting him and letting him know that it is a shock to see one of those little devils scurrying near your feet. I’m so sorry you came home to this, but you guys are so good at making a plan, getting organized and finding a solution to a major problem, being a mouse infestation. All hands on deck and hopefully you will be rid of the critters soon. I know you are so organized, and you can find some type of cleaner or disinfectant you can use on your beautiful couches without staining the fabric. Good luck, and like you said better mouse crap than water damage. Sending hugs.

[@theartofmomma9383]

Bonnie! What a horrible thing to come home to! I agree with others you handled it so well! I hope you’ve been able to get in under control. I am terrified of mice and this would be my worst nightmare! Good luck with it all! ❤

[@amypletcher4411]

😢😢 OH, Bonnie. The mice issue is so devastating 😮!!!!!! Good advice at the end. Stay calm clean up and trap them. So sorry 😞 😔. I agree, water would have been worse been there. Hope things are getting better 🙏. Love you guys!!!

[@jmlane85]

Hi Bonnie, Pro tip use a BLACK LIGHT to clean up every inch of your house. It will help you immensely - I gurantee it! 10ish years ago, my husband and I were unknowingly living with two mice in our college apartment in wooded area - they chewed themselves in and got into a lot of things, but we quickly discovered they liked very soft/warm things - couches, carpet, clothes and they liked sleeping under the fridge, sink cupboards and stove installation. We caught several with mouse traps and candy 🙃

[@bonniehoellein]

A black is a good idea, I hadn’t thought of that actually.

[@madisonjones3998]

Bonnie. I’m so sorry. We had a mouse infestation last year. I found droppings in my kitchen all in my pantry and cupboards. Under my stove top. They were all over my kids playroom and toys…. it was hell. I honestly sobbed while cleaning for hours and for days. I am so sorry. Mice are the worst. We use the mice sound emitters and have them plugged in our outlets through out our house and I haven’t seen a single mouse since. Good luck to you guys!!! ❤

[@madisonjones3998]

If you get the high frequency sound emitters, the ones from Home Depot we found we couldn’t hear anything. But the ones we tried from Amazon, you could hear a faint high pitch buzzing noise. Go with Home Depot. 👍 And now since dealing with mice I have all kinds of mice/pest control in my emergency storage. If all goes to pot, at least I won’t have a mice problem. 😅

[@Taylllinna]

Rats are also tiny at first when they leave their nest to explore. Then they grow , so even if it looks small it still could be a rat not a mouse

[@pamvandamme2121]

I once had a problem with mice and heard that if you put small containers of Pinesol throughout your home, they won't come in because they can't stand the smell. I tried it and for us we have been free of them ever since. Good luck Bonnie it's an awful feeling seeing this in your home, I know.

[@brookecurry4387]

I always eat my breakfast at my desk while watching Bonnie’s video each morning at work. I am melting because I was trying to eat my biscuit while seeing mouse poo everywhere 😂. Hope you got it tackled by now! I would’ve handled it so much worse lol

[@jdwof7]

Same!! I was eating my lunch! Needless to say I didn't eat all of it 😬

[@bonniehoellein]

I am so sorry!

[@bonniehoellein]

So sorry 😷

[@jdwof7]

​@bonniehoellein no need to be sorry!! I knew clicking on it what I'd be seeing. Just thought I'd handle it better than I did 😂

[@brookecurry4387]

@@bonniehoelleindon’t you dare be sorry! ❤❤

[@suemcdermott3522]

43 years ago, as a 19 year old, first-time Mom, we lived in a renovated, old English cottage. 🏡 One night I woke up to feed my 6 week old baby, and there were mouse droppings IN his crib! 👶🐀 I knew they hadn't been there 4 hours earlier, so the mouse had definitely 'visited' him whilst he was sleeping. I was HYSTERICAL and it felt like the end of the world had come. 💔 Luckily, it turned out to be just ONE tiny mouse that hubby caught and dispatched to mouse heaven. 😇🐀 It still makes me shudder to think about it.

[@shelbywhite1109]

Wow Bonnie I don’t even know where I would start or what to do! I wish all of us could come and help you clean your house! You and Joel make a great team. You guys got this!

[@BSBSPSensGirl88]

I couldn’t help but think two things: 1)”Bonnie must be thinking “my brand new house!!!” And 2) hearing Boston say that he wanted to go to Grandma’s must’ve melted her heart.

[@bonniehoellein]

♥️♥️

[@laurenmcbrien1697]

Omg … this is so horrible to come home too - hats off to both you and Joel for just acknowledging the problem and making a plan. ❤ Thank you for bringing us along even on days like this ❤

[@phantom_phobia14]

My mum has a phobia of rats, mice etc. She wouldve ran out screaming, and would never return. 😂 good job on how you handled it. 😂

[@sarahzepke1702]

We get mice always at the same time of year! Weather shifts and they wake up lol. Check inside the kitchen drawers....I always know they are back by that. They love potholders 😢.

[@pamelacrandell2015]

There is new construction behind our house. I walked in the garage to do laundry and the mice were running the rafters. Needless to say we had to move out for a week. It was awful. I feel for you all. 🤮

[@bonniehoellein]

Oh man! Not fun.

[@brendad940]

Oh my gosh what a mess to come home to, I'm so sorry. Bonnie you handle everything with such grace and are a wonderful example for your kids. I'm 59 and you are a wonderful inspiration to me. I hope the mice are evicted soon. Much love from Wilsonville Oregon

[@garrettweaver8466]

Both you and Joel handled this like champions! Trying to stay positive, at least when this is over everything will have a nice deep clean.

[@savannahhhhh978]

Back country living man .. those mice get us everytime . We’re full time RVers and always have traps - went through and spray foamed/meshed any access points ughhh I’m sorry girl . It’s the most ANNOYING AND AGGRAVATING thing

[@EllieKinard]

OMG Bonnie!!! I can't imagine the stress of coming home to this. I'm hoping for some happier home vlogs for you all in the future and long baths!

[@daveandfaithhaverkamp8859]

Oh Boston u sweetie. I totally understand! I hate mice too. I used to get them in my car crawling up my leg. I’m almost 40 and I still cry if I see one.

[@terrilreece8045]

Ugh you guys. I’m sorry you came home to this. I love how you guys tackle problems head on as a family. Poor Bossy. 😢 I have an intense, VERY intense fear of roaches and I react exactly the same way. It’s a terrible feeling. 💔 As frustrated as this is, there are a lot worse things that could have happened. Hugs to you guys.

[@madisonledoux3571]

Rachel Parcell said getting a cat fixed her mice problem. Living where she lives she said that they always had exterminators put out traps to keep them at bay. She took in stray cat and let him outside and he became a mouser. The mouse problem went away. Get a cat! A family I know in Colorado keeps 3 cats outside and they stopped their mouse problem.

[@SavageGamingMom]

I noticed a lot of boxes, cardboard boxes are attractive to mice. It’s best to unpack everything and get rid of the boxes.

[@evelinedieleman]

I'm someone with a lot of anxiety and big fobia's for all birds and small dead animals. I have the same reaction to these things like your son had to the mouse. My family made fun of it and sometimes they even made my anxiety worst by teasing me with birds and stuff. I have a lot of trauma because of it. I'm so happy for your kids that you take it serious and don't make fun of his reaction.

[@stoofboo]

I’m sorry, that is so awful and I can relate! I was gone for Christmas for 2 weeks and came home to mouse droppings eeeeverywhere. Literally everywhere. Even on my bed and pillow. Cried my eyes out. Stayed in a hotel for 2 nights because I felt so disgusted and like my home had been invaded. It’s an awful feeling. What a terrible way to come home ☹️

[@wheeliegirl0]

Oh my gosh, I dealt with the same exact thing last summer. I put poison in those big boxes outside. In addition to traps inside put a poison box around the perimeter of your home. It works instantly.

[@kimrothe]

25 years ago when we lived in Georgia, we had a couple mice get in our house by climbing up the tubing from the AC unit into our attic. Once inside, they came down inside the walls and chewed through the walls behind the stove and got into the kitchen cabinets. We stuffed steel wool around the tubing outside and set up traps to catch the mice. My kids were all little, 6, 2, and 6 months old, so I was freaking out and just wanted to torch the place 😂 Luckily the traps worked and caught several of them and the steel wool kept them out, and we never had any issues again. But man, I feel for you. I hope everything has calmed down now and you have cleared out the mice.

[@Gabriguez1]

Oh no! This breaks my heart! I know the feeling all too well! I’m so sorry Bonnie and Family! Poor Boston!

[@nothanksimgood5544]

Seems like they had babies in the blankets of the dogs blanket and that’s why so much was in the crate. The babies had to grow some before leaving the little nest of the crate

[@bonniehoellein]

Oh gosh 😫😫

[@freyasworldlifeisadream3316]

You definitely need to get it sorted ASAP as we had the same problem when we moved into our house, we have pest control out, he said that mice breed every 21days. So definitely need it sorting sooner rather than later xx

[@bonniehoellein]

We started that night! Set traps out.

[@ankelache9501]

You built the house in such a beautiful area, where unfortunately animals also live. A slot under the door, under the garage door, the thickness of a ballpen is enough for a mouse to fit through. If you are at home and leave doors, terraces and garages open, they can get in unseen because they hide pretty quickly. Or they get in via pipes or ventilation shafts. They have eaten up your clothes to build nests with. You should set up cameras, for example to see where they come from.

[@dreuzelfan]

OMG! I've been through the exact same thing! Terrible! Everywhere, everywhere! I've been busy for weeks. Setting traps, cleaning the whole house, every closet, every drawer, every piece of clothing, beds... It's a disaster when mice have found their way into your house. Fortunately, you still have the RV to camp in. Here we had to stay in the house, everyone in one room, every opening covered with cloths. I felt dirty in the house for weeks. The thought alone. To this day, I'm afraid of finding the same thing after a trip. I hope you will get the house clean soon. I feel for all of you.

[@bonniehoellein]

That sounds so bad. We were so grateful for our RV. We do feel so gross even going in 🫤

[@danielleboncella580]

The way you validated Bostons feeling made me cry! That was exactly what he needed and what most kids need 🤍

[@Ntxpearls]

Poor thing crying. I imagine it was a stressful drive home to come home to that. Beyond just being scared it’s never fun to not be able to just unwind. Also I’m sure being home has brought so many emotions back

[@ralucawilliamson2372]

I would probably loose my mind so I can appreciate your calmness! Probably in your heart you are devastated and disgusted and tired just to think of the workload you guys have

[@magnolia31611]

Oh my, Bonnie! I’m so sorry this happened! I am so amazed at your ability to keep this calm, I would have had a very hard time not flipping out🙈

[@jenbowling]

It’s the pee that you can’t see that makes it even worse. I’m so sorry y’all made it home to this!

[@cmprettygirl21]

We have an older house and have not seen any mice since we bought some ultrasonic devices. They just plug into the outlets and omit a noise that we can’t hear but mice don’t like

[@aimeed4523]

Sticker traps. They work really well. We have them next to our garage door and we’re always catching them coming into our garage.

[@lindabaxter5918]

My continued prayers are with you. I was not sure if I was going to be able to watch this video because I have such a strong mouse aversion. I hope you are able to catch/get rid of all the little pests -quickly! Good luck!

[@sabrinasomerton6739]

Oh Bonnie that's horrible, I moved into a place and low and behold there were 52 mice living in the house that where eventually all got on traps I feel your pain 100%, been here just over 2 years now and no issue since

[@bonniehoellein]

Oh I am so sorry!

[@sarahp287]

What a disaster. I'm so sorry that happened. 😢 I'm glad your plan does not involve poison because that has a detrimental effect on the birds of prey population. But I do hope your traps get a bunch of mice soon. As a previous commenter said, a barn cat would be helpful too. I hope you can get everything cleaned soon so you can relax and enjoy being home again.

[@Mountinedew]

Bonnie and Joel we had a mouse problem until we planted mint. it works amazing as they HATE the smell of mint.If you are looking to keep them out of your shed, it's a great idea to plant a thick patch of mint as close to the site as possible, as it'll keep those pesky rodents out. If you want a stronger option, try spearmint, as that's supposed to be terrible to mice, so they won't come near your home. i find mint plants to be the best option cause one is not having to deal with Chemicals or worrying if their pet is going to get poisoned.

[@shellizalek5864]

Bonnie, I've found mice in packages that come through the mail. I wouldn't store unopened boxes in the house unless you check for mice. My mom had a mouse problem at her house recently. It took awhile to get rid of all of them because they multiply so fast. I swept up the po&p, used a mop with disinfectant and then used a steam mop. I really just want to come clean it for you. I feel so bad for you. Sending all my love, Shelli 💕💕💕💕💕

[@rebeccaschwochert6389]

Oh my gosh, my stomach is in shambles for you. You all handled the situation so well.

[@hihieday8692]

That happened to me every time I left even for a week. until I got a cat. He was an outside cat and a very good mouser. one to two mice can do make a major mess.

[@bonniehoellein]

Cats are in our future for sure

[@fivepeapods]

Unfortunately, this is something that could have happened even if you were home. Not to this degree of course. Maybe call a cleaning company to deep clean….what am I saying….you are better than any cleaning company for your own gorgeous home. Hugs and prayers Bonnie. You got this hun.

[@turpinrachael]

We had a summer trailer at a little lake as a kid and one year we came back to an infestation of mice. My Mom opened the kitchen drawer with the washcloths and it was filled with tiny pink bald baby mice. The screams she let out were so loud. We spent three days cleaning and trapping. Just keep reminding yourself this to shall pass.

[@bonniehoellein]

I would have actually died. That is frightening.

[@jessicaturk3207]

Boston’s reaction is identical to mine. I’ve experienced this one too many times unfortunately so my heart is with him ❤

[@lizbowden088]

Also their is a trap you can make from a bucket and some water you should look it up.

[@autumnlawson4953]

We deal with mice all the time living in a house from the 50’s. We gotten every trap you can think of. Get rid of them and they always come back. We finally got a cat and thankfully haven’t seen any since we got her.

[@natventures11]

My heart SANK for you. I’m so sorry. I remember vividly how terrified I was when I saw a mouse run in my GARAGE. I felt just like Boston. Ew ew ew. It just makes everything feel so yucky!!! I’m so glad you have the RV❤

[@Fargy86]

You handled it well all of you. Especially after everything else. You just know joel and cody are going to sort this

[@kimhuff8798]

I feel for you so much right now. Everything that’s shredded is what they use for nests. Not food. We found that out at my home years ago when we had an issue. There was a small way they could get in through the garage and that was it. The mouse came in and had babies while we were gone. You will start to catch them. Our exterminator said snap traps works best with peanut butter. So we were catching them left and right with those and had them gone fast. I’m so sorry you had to come home to this! 😢❤❤