Critters in outside grill?!

[Jeff.wilner@gmail.com]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

[photo1902]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

Could very likely be anoles

[dewilson58]

Clean the grill.

[tvbound]

Catch the critters and make an example of them for their friends. I'm thinking blackened, with a garlic paste and a little wine reduction.

[Topspinmo]

Lifted my grill lid up on day found snake curled up ready to be barbecued. :icon_hungry:It’s outdoors things are going to get in.

[Bill14564]

Clean the grill.

I have a lizard that likes to hide in mine. I figure he can't hurt anything and will vacate quickly when I light it so I'm not concerned.

If you happen to have mice or squirrels that could be more of a problem. I had to replace a propane line on one grill after the squirrels ate through it.

[stanley]

Catch the critters and make an example of them for their friends. I'm thinking blackened, with a garlic paste and a little wine reduction.

Taste's like bacon.........

Brown Anoles - Eat The Weeds and other things, too (http://www.eattheweeds.com/brown-anole-lunch-2/)

[coffeebean]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

I keep the grill in our screened lanai under the roof. I grill when it rains and I don't get wet. No critters to worry about.

[coffeebean]

Could very likely be anoles

I do get the occasional anole in our lanai but I've never noticed any "evidence" in the grill.

[coffeebean]

Lifted my grill lid up on day found snake curled up ready to be barbecued. :icon_hungry:It’s outdoors things are going to get in.

Yikes!

[coffeebean]

I have a lizard that likes to hide in mine. I figure he can't hurt anything and will vacate quickly when I light it so I'm not concerned.

If you happen to have mice or squirrels that could be more of a problem. I had to replace a propane line on one grill after the squirrels ate through it.

I had that happen to our grill propane line in New Jersey. We had LOTS of squirrels around. I had a coiled protector that a BBQ place installed over the line. Never had a problem after that with squirrels chewing through the line.

The coil looked like this.......
Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Rodent-Guard-Regulator-MHP/dp/B018WM28HK/ref=asc_df_B018WM28HK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366335873419&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1517265564307349168&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011519&hvtargid=pla-801481755055&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=79035349831&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366335873419&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1517265564307349168&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011519&hvtargid=pla-801481755055)

[DAVES]

I D dropping? Mentioned rats, mice. Could be many different animals. Rabbits for one.
Possum? A possum looks like a Chinese dragon head on a large rat body. Look before you stick your hand into anything.

[Laker14]

I've had lizards in my grill. They move pretty fast when I light the grill up. Amazingly, to my knowledge, I've never incinerated one.

[Laker14]

Clean the grill.

it is a good idea to clean the grill, but unless you are going to scrub every tidbit and remnant from it, I doubt it would be an effective preventative for the lizards. They don't eat much, and they don't need much attractant.

[PugMom]

Taste's like bacon.........

Brown Anoles - Eat The Weeds and other things, too (http://www.eattheweeds.com/brown-anole-lunch-2/)

eewwwww! :1rotfl:

[Laker14]

AS far as putting the grill inside the lanai, I'd be concerned about the attraction of the grill being strong enough for a critter to chew through the screen to get to it. While I don't relish the idea of opening the lid and finding a critter, I would prefer to do it outside the screen, rather than inside.

[riley2011]

Could be chameleons

[DaleDivine]

[QUOTE=stanley;1956984]Taste's like bacon.........



Tastes like chicken
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Debra Freeman]

The size of the droppings should tell you. Most likely lizards and should be of no concern.

[RICH1]

Have you tried Benefiber?

[DaleDivine]

Could very likely be anoles

Ok, I've seen anoles, lizards, chameleons, listed. How about iguanas, horned toads and last but not least, alligators.
:ohdear::ohdear:

[thevillages2013]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).
If the poop has white on the end it is from an anole more commonly referred to as a lizard. Reptiles don’t poop and urinate separately the white part is the urine or uric acid. If it has no white I’m betting it is a mouse poop. Be nice to the black snakes and they will take care of the mice for you. Much rather have mice around your grill than in the house!

[Gladys Turnip]

Is it okay to use a gas grill in the lanai Safe? Will it discolor the ceiling? Thx!

[Minoletti]

Catch the critters and make an example of them for their friends. I'm thinking blackened, with a garlic paste and a little wine reduction.

white, red, or rose?

[Petersweeney]

Nobody mentioned frogs - they can climb like spidyman :)

[rlcooper70]

Moth Balls. Very simple. Spread a few under the grill next to the propane tank.

[Redsmom]

Small poo with a bit of white on the end is lizard.

[Mohawksin]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

Ours were caused by palm rats that ate through the bird cage screen. We took down the tree and the problems went away. Note the palm trees are not trees, palms are members of the grass family.

[skippy05]

The only real solutions are: Use an electric Ninja indoor grill, or Buy a Green Egg Grill which is completely sealed up once you close the lid. Anything else and whatever critter is for sure crawling around in your grill once you are not using it.

[JanetMM]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

Don’t worry. I understand they taste like chicken.

[Laschott]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).


What you are seeing are turds from lizards or frogs. I use stickie pads to trap them.

[JMintzer]

Could be chameleons

That would be Karma...

https://i.gifer.com/6xhO.gif

[rondel48]

I place glue boards in the cabinet, as well as poison blocks for mice and a bar of Irish Spring soap. I also place my cooking grates inside a plastic container (buy at Amazon) and place on the heat plates after cooling. That way if any critter gets past the defense, the grates will be without any problems.

[FUSSY LADY]

I had the same problem, put mothballs on shelf underneath and critters are gone!

[brick010207]

Call Massey or Get a cat!

[pattik]

Try spraying vinegar or leaving an open container filled with vinegar on the bottom shelf. Hopefully the smell will keep whatever it is out!

[billethkid]

Is it okay to use a gas grill in the lanai Safe? Will it discolor the ceiling? Thx!

We have had our grille inside the bird cage for over 17 years.
No problems.
The little specs on the outside of the grill surfaces are the anoles.
You will have them whether the grill is inside or outside!

[propjob]

I D dropping? Mentioned rats, mice. Could be many different animals. Rabbits for one.
Possum? A possum looks like a Chinese dragon head on a large rat body. Look before you stick your hand into anything.

Had a possum going after the grease catch and making a mess when it got dumped over. I attached chicken wire to the back and haven't had a problem since. Not worried about the little critters.

[Tisha Vogell]

First of all, get rid of any birdfeeders if you have one. They are like a magnet for rats. I had a condo of rats in my hot tub wall, got rid of bird feeders, fumigated the rats. No more problem.

[lennythenet]

I had that problem as well. Rats live in the palm trees. I was cleaning my grill after each use but he still came around. What a mess! I had to set a trap. Problem solved! ended up throwing the grill away and buying a small portable one that I can wheel into the lanai after each use. Never had this problem in Ohio! Lots of critters here!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I would have Chebornek check it out.

Cheech and Chong- Dog **** - YouTube (https://youtu.be/eY7ZX6ngOSs)

[TGoodrich]

I believe it is frog dropping, I have seen them go and I could not believe my eyes.

[jackmann123]

Most likely Anoles.

[PNaughton]

Moth Balls. Very simple. Spread a few under the grill next to the propane tank.

Totally agree mothballs seem to work for me along with lining the drip pan with aluminum foil which you dump after grilling. Good luck. Don't give up.

[Outofjersey]

Every time I take the tarp off my grill the same frog is always there

[Pinnacle]

Keep the grease pan clean. Rats and mice love it.

[LSBodway]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

We had mice in our grill in North Carolina and a little green frog took up residence under our grill here. We read where if you put a bar of Irish Spring in the grill, they leave. It worked in NC, but we left the little frog alone here. He eventually left without intervention. Try the soap.

[MandoMan]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).

When you light the grill, it will be sterilized before it is hot enough to put food on it. So don’t worry about it.

[Jeff.wilner@gmail.com]

These are too large to be lizard droppings. They are bigger than a half an inch long.
Mothballs have not deterred them.

[ldj1938]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).
Roaches!

[lifefitnessdmb]

Up north I had raccoons under shed and deck. Toss some moth balls under it and never had a problem. It worked when I had a nest of squirrels built in my grill. The Oder keeps them away.

[NoMoSno]

These are too large to be lizard droppings. They are bigger than a half an inch long.
Mothballs have not deterred them.
Rats

[Roron123]

Maybe frog turds?

[GOLFER54]

My knome ran away, and doesn’t have his medicine for his IBS. If you see him, tell him to come home.

[OhioBuckeye]

Dewilson58 made a great point clean your grill! I was going to say put rat poison like the kind that’s in a tray in the bottom of your grill but that would of been a dumb idea on my part. Mice or rats probably can smell the grease & food particles in your grill. Excellent idea, clean the grates & the bottom of your grill box!

[MJCtalk]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).
Only keep the grill outside for cooking, and after it cools bring inside lanai or birdcage. Screens are designed to keep these pests OUTSIDE! But on the other hand, if you continue to want this problem, leave it outside, or give up grilling.

[MJCtalk]

We had mice in our grill in North Carolina and a little green frog took up residence under our grill here. We read where if you put a bar of Irish Spring in the grill, they leave. It worked in NC, but we left the little frog alone here. He eventually left without intervention. Try the soap.
If I open a bar of Irish Spring soap. my wife will leave!

[MJCtalk]

These are too large to be lizard droppings. They are bigger than a half an inch long.
Mothballs have not deterred them.
I would worry that your neighbors don't like you much and leave you samples.

[daspiva]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).
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These could be lizard turds! Lizard turds look like rat turds, except that they have a white spot on the end of them.. If so, not much you can do other than move away from Florida...If all black they belong to rats. Many of the local pest control companies can help trap them.. Do you have a bird feeder set up? If so take it DOWN, especially at night time.. I learned this the hard way myself and have had both rat and possum problems.. I love feeding birds, but then all the other critters feast on the bird food at night! Good luck with all that.

[Rodneysblue]

We have found small turds inside our outside gas grill on the bottom pan. I presume they are from mice or rats. Does anyone have recommendations on how to keep these critters out? (I don't want to roll the grill inside after each use).
Medium rare with a little soy sauce. 😁

[DAVES]

Call Massey or Get a cat!

As far as a cat,it you take that route you want a female cat. The male does not hunt.
Nature is clear. No transgender etc, debates. The way it is is not debatable.

[DAVES]

These are too large to be lizard droppings. They are bigger than a half an inch long.
Mothballs have not deterred them.

Far from a poop expert but that is a lot of poop. Several days or several animals. Breeding? If, mothballs do not work, try Chayann pepper. Since you have not seen them they are repelled by people. Try leaving a talk radio show on all night. You can use glue traps. You can use rat traps. The question is the proper bait. Peanut butter? Bacon, seriously most animals like bacon.

[Retiring]

Lifted my grill lid up on day found snake curled up ready to be barbecued. :icon_hungry:It’s outdoors things are going to get in.

That’s when the For Sale sign goes in the window. I would do that when I return from the hospital for my heart attack.