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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Who knew??? $1150 later, I now have mothballs in a stocking under the hood to prevent this again! Varmints.


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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 09:57 AM
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Mothballs sound like a good idea, it's just a pain prying their little legs apart
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Mothballs sound like a good idea, it's just a pain prying their little legs apart
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Mothballs sound like a good idea, it's just a pain prying their little legs apart
There you go....the OP (a relatively new member to CF, no less) has a serious issue, and you try to yuk it up!!















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I have been reading on the CF that a lot members are using Irish Spring soap..Put some in a cup or bowl under the hood and some scrapping's under the Vette..Also put some (small chunks) under the wheels.. Just put mine away,(we'll see?) but will be taking it out from time too time for an occasional exercising ..Hope IT works.
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Originally Posted by RockinRita
Who knew??? $1150 later, I now have mothballs in a stocking under the hood to prevent this again! Varmints.



WOW that is bad..... they actually ate through the copper.
$1150 to repair did u put in an insurance claim or eat the cost ?
Might want to consider some snap traps in the garage in addition to the moth *****
and maybe add some dryer sheets.

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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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Moth ***** EVAPORATE very quickly out in the open air.


SO,,,,,,,,,,,, If you want the continued use of Moth *****, you should check them frequently to make sure they are not all gone and you have mice again..

Been there done that!

If you want a good effective FREE mouse trap, Check out this U Tube vid!!


Make sure to put some antifreeze in the water if you have a NON Heated garage/storage space.


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They LOVE to nest in the HVAC FAN!



GOT the little BASTARD!

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[QUOTE=Bill Curlee;1588499802]Moth ***** EVAPORATE very quickly out in the open air.


SO,,,,,,,,,,,, If you want the continued use of Moth *****, you should check them frequently to make sure they are not all gone and you have mice again..

Been there done that!

If you want a good effective FREE mouse trap, Check out this U Tube vid!!


Make sure to put some antifreeze in the water if you have a NON Heated garage/storage space.


Bill

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I like the bucket trap.
Have u tried it ?
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Originally Posted by Joe_A
WOW that is bad..... they actually ate through the copper.
$1150 to repair did u put in an insurance claim or eat the cost ?
Might want to consider some snap traps in the garage in addition to the moth *****
and maybe add some dryer sheets.

I ate the cost...too much paperwork. I put dryer sheets under the hood...will try the Irish Spring soap!

Thank you everyone for the suggestions!
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Works as advertised!! They were dieing to take a ride!
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