[weitekampt]

I was checking fluids yeterday and realized that my battery blankets had been chewed on and a nest made. I found one wire that had been nibbled on and fixed it immediately. I placed numerous bait blocks throughout the engine compartment. I checked the bait today and it was already eaten! I am wondering if this was a bad idea of poisoning them while in the truck, but I don't know what else to do. Is there a common place where these critters would nest? I am afraid that they will get in a bad place and die.

What is the best way to get rid of those things? I know they don't like downy dryer sheets, but I don't want to put those in the engine compartment due to fire hazard. Is there something else to make them run away?

I used to drive this truck every day so I never had a problem. It may go a week without getting driven now and I know that doesn't help. It also sits in the barn, but it alway has. I thought the cats were doing their job, but I guess not.

If others have experience with this....PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! I don't want a electrical problem!

THANKS!!!

 

[RED-PSD-VAN]

Try Moth Balls.
They seem to work well in keeping them away.
Will naturally evapourate over time.

One area to watch for nest-building is inside the airbox.
I had one van where the whole air filter was covered in nesting material.

Good luck!

Gary

 

[straight flush]

You sir need to fire those cats and get some new ones :lol: ..or don't feed them for awhile and soon the mice will be gone.

Good luck with the problem, I wish i could be of real help but I haven't had a mice/rat problem (yet:icon_rolleyes

-Jeff