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Ravaging rodents

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by craigjerome, Sep 13, 2023.

  1. Sep 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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    New member here. Pack rats nested under v-8 I take manifold for 2nd time, causing $1300 wiring da age. Anyone have thoughts on keeping these beasts out of engine ?
     
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    Jim LE 1301, Sep 13, 2023
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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Feral cats work wonders as well!
     
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Rags soaked with pine sol every few weeks and bars of pink Dove soap in the engine bay. Check your cabin filter, they are likely all up in the hvac vents. One member here nearly died from parasites caused by mice inside his truck.
     
    2mchfun, Sep 14, 2023
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    The Black Mamba A pure specimen of TX Black Snek

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    Welcome! That sucks. Do a search and you’ll find tons of info in addition to the already good info given by these folks.
     
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    Just had to replace the air filter to the engine due to mice getting in and chewing. Why is there such a huge gateway for the mice to climb up in there and how have to guys blocked it but still allow air flow to the engine?
     
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    I formed a piece of wire mesh and used silicone to secure it in place from the inside. Never had the problem again.

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    Why are you making things difficult for them? Now mice will need to use the front entrance and chew through the intake pipe.:sawzall:
     
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    Tundra2010&60

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    I wondered about using hardware cloth but thought the holes might be big enough for them to slip through. Worth trying though for sure.
     
    Tundra2010&60, Sep 17, 2023
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    PKFan my pronouns are (she/it) - c'mon, say it fast

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    Bastages! Some of us have tried to help prevent the little fargin bastages getting into the cabin. Check out this thread for ideas. As for repellents, I occasionally spray water with some essential oils (peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary) for mice/rats and
    $13 Grannick's Bitter Apple Liquid 1, 8 oz Chewing Deterrent Spray, Anti Chew Behavior Training Aid for Dogs and Cats; Stops Destructive Chewing Licking of Bandages, Paws, Shoes, Fur, Doors and Furniture
    bitter apple for squirrels (which were my problem) around the engine compartment.
     
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    Gang, you do understand squirrels eat apples?
     
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