As an old historic site on the high plains, we have a mouse problem in all
11 of complete historic structures. We have two mouser cats at our
administration building, which was the old Commissary. The cats have their
own budget for food, litter, veterinary care, etc. They hang out in the
daylight basement during the day and are allowed out at night. Office doors
are closed, as well as the doors to the main visitor center. We have night
guards on duty, and they do the feedings waterings and litter patrol. Both
cats were picked for their mousing abilities, and do a pretty good job.
They don't usually eat their kills and so someone has to clean up the final
death scene, but just having them seems to deter the mice. I am highly
allergic to cats (read anaphylaxis) but have never had trouble visiting
admin., the floors are tile and our janitors keep it quite clean. My office
is not in that building, so I do not have prolonged contact. The cats are
never in the Visitors Center area, and are not allowed in offices. they
patrol the halls, breakroom, bathroom and laundry. The cats are a
recognized part of our IPM plan.
Sarah Allen
Museum Technician
Fort Laramie NHS
307.837.2221
"Jenner, Nancy"
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I am doing some integrated pest management planning, and would like to
consider the pros and cons of “recruiting” a museum cat. I can’t seem to
find much in traditional sources, and I wonder if this is because museum
cats are frequently unofficial/unacknowledged/unauthorized.
If anyone can refer me to articles or other sources that discuss “museum
cats” I would appreciate them. Also, if you have your own stories,
opinions, or caveats, I’d appreciate those as well (on or off list).
Thanks,
Nancy Jenner, Curator I
California State Parks
Capital District, Sacramento History and Railroad Sector
Sutter’s Fort and Old Sacramento State Historic Parks
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