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mice nesting in my car Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster lell22@msn.com Apr 23, 2007, 12:39 PM Post #1 of 3 (5757 views) mice nesting in my car Sign In I have a 2000 volvo s40 and mice have been building nests in the air filter of my heating system, I've replaced the filter twice now in the past week because of this. I tried using mothballs to deter the mice from coming back, but it didn't work. I'm scared that they're going to keep coming back and damage my car even further. I was wondering if you had any advice for how to keep rodents away from my car? DanD Veteran / Moderator Apr 23, 2007, 3:39 PM Post #2 of 3 (5754 views) Re: mice nesting in my car Sign In I’ve tried or attempted trying one of those ultra sonic devices that plugs into a wall socket; it’s suppose to put out a sound that irritates them and chase them away. Why I say that I attempted too try, is that as soon as I plugged it in my pet bird went nuts in his cage. LOL So it must do something, whether it works for mice I don’t know; I couldn’t leave it plugged in. Something else you could try is back your car in wherever you park it. Changing the cars location maybe enough for the mice not to find their way back into the heater; some place else maybe but not the heater??? Dan. Canadian "EH" Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 24, 2007, 8:14 AM Post #3 of 3 (5745 views) Re: mice nesting in my car Sign In This can be a real problem. I've seen wires eaten -- copper and all missing and hard to splice in new wire when cut off right at plugs. I've used rat poison under hood and mouse traps with peanut butter as bait. Use your judgment on what's safe for your own pets and or children. If the poison gets consumed put more out till it doesn't get eaten as once meal isn't enough. The poisons available in the US should not kill anything but rodents but will make mammals sick for a while. If you find a dead mouse or chipmonk throw it out in trash as another critter could be hurt making lunch out of it. I've never had luck with mothballs. Have heard that the smell of ammonia can work. A good barn type cat would probably be the best bet and NO you can't borrow mine as she is too domestic and would no doubt just join in the fun. The sonic noise things just may work for you but I have never tried one so can't say. It obviously bothered Dan's bird so they do, do something. Years ago there was a product called shaperone (sp?) which was meant to keep pets off of furniture but I haven't seen it nor sought it out. A vet might have it or know about it. It worked for the pets without harm back when, Let us know what works for you, T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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