Scat under the valve covers...
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Racer
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Scat under the valve covers...
Found scat from rat/mouse/squirrel who knows under the hood near and under the valve covers. Besides rat traps or poison, is there any way I can deter small critters from calling my engine bay their home during the week as she sits?
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Burning Brakes
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Traps really are the best way to go. Bait with peanut butter and dried fruit and place several in various locations of the garage. If parking for a bit leave the hood open and remove the fuel rail covers also. Be forewarned, they may attempt an expensive invasion into your cars interior. They really like wiring.
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Bounce dryer sheets in the engine bay, Irish Spring soap in a dish, mothballs, etc all have been tried before.
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though I never tried mothballs.My detached garage is right across from a cornfield. Come harvest time there are mice everywhere. I set out traps (lots of them, they are cheap) and do what Jack suggested. There is also some items on Amazon to deter mice.
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I prefer something like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIlYiiCGLI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIlYiiCGLI
