I park my tow vehicle outside during the summer months. recently I found out that rodents had been nesting in the engine bay, and they'd eaten through wires connected to my MAP sensor. the tow vehicle doesn't get driven much, and I'm wondering about strategies to discourage rodents from living in there and causing more damage.
anyone?
rodent damage to tow vehicle
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Re: rodent damage to tow vehicle
dealership said mint or lavender. I zip-tied some mint in there. fingers crossed...
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Re: rodent damage to tow vehicle
mint didn't work. still open to ideas...
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Re: rodent damage to tow vehicle
I purchased a spray from my local Hardware store (Frentz & Sons) that seems to work.
One of the latest issues with Automotive wires is, the outer coating (I've been told) is Soy based. So I guess in Summer, it might smell like lunch to your uninvited guests.
One of the latest issues with Automotive wires is, the outer coating (I've been told) is Soy based. So I guess in Summer, it might smell like lunch to your uninvited guests.
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Re: rodent damage to tow vehicle
cool. I'll try this. thanks for the input.
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