hot pepper

[J Patrick Draine]

On Tuesday, September 17, 2002, at 01:18  PM, Clyde Hollinger wrote:

>  appears to be crushed dried hot
> pepper
> for what reason?

My best guess is an attempt at a non-violent, low toxicity method of 
dissuading vermin (ie mice) from residing in the piano. I recall it 
being recommended by someone, somewhere, as a way to "get rid of" mice.
I find adhesive traps, D-Con, and the traditional snap traps somewhat 
effective around the ol' farm house. I'll let others give their methods 
of de-mousing pianos.

Patrick Draine