Mitch Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 It seems I have an issue with critters making homes or helping themselves to resources under my hood. Both on the Camaro and the Cherokee, I've found insulation shredded. Camaro won't be driven much as it grows colder. We have squirrels and chipmunks that could be the culprit. Of course I'm worried about them chewing up wiring. Is there any old timers way to deter these shitheads from messing around in there? I don't have any garage space for my cars, that goes to the GF. You guys got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Kick her out of the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Squirrels get under my truck hood this time of year if left in the driveway. I move it into my garage. That's what is likely getting in yours. For my tractor and zero turn in the barn, I put moth balls on them and it seems to deter mice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) For my tractor and zero turn in the barn, I put moth balls on them and it seems to deter mice. Maybe, probably, I did something wrong but MOTHBALLS NEVER AGAIN! The S2000 is the first car I've had that I don't drive at all during the winter. So the first winter about three years ago I put mothballs under the front and back of the car, maybe a few in the engine bay. I did not touch them, they touched nothing on me, I wore gloves the entire time. I even left them in the little bags they come in. I went back inside, sat on the couch to watch some TV. I could still smell them, but I thought it was in my nose. No, it transferred onto my clothes I guess just through the air. It got into the couch which we had to clean. Then I washed my clothes separately from anything else. The next load of clothes we washed the smell also got into those. So we had to run an empty cleaning load through to clean the washer, wash those clothes again, run another empty load to clean the washer again. Finally all of the smell was out of our house and clothes. Edited October 7, 2020 by Trouble Maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 yeah, I'm betting it was a squirrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Cedar chips work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dq driver Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 https://www.thedrive.com/tech/33236/hondas-chili-flavored-wire-wrap-could-save-your-car-from-a-rodent-invasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 get a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 get a cat My neighborhood is full of cats I was gonna suggest this. We don't have any sign of rodents anywhere;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 I did this on my Silverado that was parked outside. They tore up the hood liner and made a nest. Then I put this in and didn't have an issue with the new hood liner. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DVX2L68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I did this on my Silverado that was parked outside. They tore up the hood liner and made a nest. Then I put this in and didn't have an issue with the new hood liner. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DVX2L68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thank you for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 That Amazon link is not working for me, just goes to the homepage? Help a brother out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 That Amazon link is not working for me, just goes to the homepage? Help a brother out. Not working for me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I did this on my Silverado that was parked outside. They tore up the hood liner and made a nest. Then I put this in and didn't have an issue with the new hood liner. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DVX2L68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Watch out if you have cats or dogs, they will hate this device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I see it now on my computer. Good idea to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 That Amazon link is not working for me, just goes to the homepage? Help a brother out. Loraffe 2 Pack Under Hood Animal Repeller Car Rat Repeller Rodent Repellent Ultrasonic Mouse Deterrent for 12V 24V Vehicle Automobile Get Rid of Mice in Car Engine with Ultrasound and LED Flashlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I have always used: Dyer sheets Irish spring Moth balls I put it in the cabin and engine bay. If stored in the garage I put them under the car also. I use gloves and make sure not to let any of the above touch me or my clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Kick her out of the garage. Best answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 I have always used: Dyer sheets Irish spring Moth balls I put it in the cabin and engine bay. If stored in the garage I put them under the car also. I use gloves and make sure not to let any of the above touch me or my clothes. Add in coffee grinding too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 I use these in the garages and have only seen 1 mouse in a year compared to 4 the first few weeks after we moved in. We live next to a wildlife preserve and farmer fields with a ton of wildlife. These have been awesome and should work well with an extension cord from the garage out to your vehicle. https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Metal-Ultrasonic-Repellent-Warehouse/dp/B08HYJWZC1/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Ultrasonic+Pest+Repeller&qid=1602535189&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ0hZNThQQUJaRDRHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTMxNjUzMlFZQTJCSEU3OU9RQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQwNzcyMUY2WkNBVzdMR1ZTUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 I use these in the garages and have only seen 1 mouse in a year compared to 4 the first few weeks after we moved in. We live next to a wildlife preserve and farmer fields with a ton of wildlife. These have been awesome and should work well with an extension cord from the garage out to your vehicle. https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Metal-Ultrasonic-Repellent-Warehouse/dp/B08HYJWZC1/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Ultrasonic+Pest+Repeller&qid=1602535189&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ0hZNThQQUJaRDRHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTMxNjUzMlFZQTJCSEU3OU9RQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQwNzcyMUY2WkNBVzdMR1ZTUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Do you have any pets? Neighbors with animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Do you have any pets? Neighbors with animals? Neighbors have dogs, but we are on 1+ acre lots. There are cats in the area, but we do not see many of those... No pets for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Our neighborhood is full of dogs and they bark enough already. Don’t want to add to all that plus we have a cat and I’d prefer not to piss her off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 I use these in the garages and have only seen 1 mouse in a year compared to 4 the first few weeks after we moved in. We live next to a wildlife preserve and farmer fields with a ton of wildlife. These have been awesome and should work well with an extension cord from the garage out to your vehicle. https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Metal-Ultrasonic-Repellent-Warehouse/dp/B08HYJWZC1/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Ultrasonic+Pest+Repeller&qid=1602535189&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ0hZNThQQUJaRDRHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTMxNjUzMlFZQTJCSEU3OU9RQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQwNzcyMUY2WkNBVzdMR1ZTUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= I just ordered and will give this a try and add to my other methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 When my son and daughter in law come over with their dog, we do not have any issues with being near those devices. She (the dog) doesn't seem to notice them at all. Hopefully they work out well for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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