I tried ALL these fancy remedies and the only thing that worked for me in the two vehicles in my drive in the cold weather is a small radio placed under my hood with an annoying channel of music. It has NEVER failed. Of coarse remove it in the morning. After a week or so it will go away.
Had mice getting into the cabin in my 16 Focus. I kid you not, one winter I caught 9 mice on traps in the cabin! Guy that installed my subwoofer sent the power wire through a big hole in the firewall. My brother and I plugged that up and put hardware cloth over the pressure relief vents. No more mice! Engine bay is a much trickier area to tackle tho.
mice can get into an engine compartment, like rats do, and also make a mess in there. A few mouse traps and rats traps set under your vehicles during autumn and winter, usually works good to keep rodents out of you car or truck.
Hasn't worked for us. They hang out in the engine bay, leaving feces and pee and debris everywhere, and never go anywhere near the traps placed under the vehicle or in the engine bay. We also leave the hood up at night and have lights, and neither of those has worked either.
@@BodyWeakDotNet I never said it didn't work, I said the manufacturer states not to use it in the engine area, and I imagine that is because of the 02 sensor, I doubt tom-cat wants to pay for major engine repair to customers who use it in their engines.....if you need a deterrent inside the engine use shavings of Irish spring, or moth balls, or fresh cab..
AZ desert, south. Have heard of tasty bait mix containing baking soda to kill rats. Wondering if same biological weakness is in desert pack rats and if baking soda mix will kill them too. Any ideas?
Hmm, I've actually never heard of that before. I'm sticking with peanut butter and that electric zap trap. It's works wonders! Haha. Or use a board and lure them into a bucket of water where they fall in a drown.
Just had some rats get my crank sensor, both camshafts, wiring harness, exhaust timing sensor, which then caused more issues on my car as I drove, in total about 3k because of some Six9ines
I did it all. . Pepp spray, moth balls, traps. Nope. I have lexus sedan...they just ATE all foam under engine, for 2nd time..............just used: Honda chili flavored wire tape (yup, good ol honda made it after big brother Takeda, made this soy food grade wire cover crap in 2012, and now: we deal with rodents). so, wire coverings is chili , and now: buying "mouse blocker' find it on youtube...................very high MgHz vibration...........you must see video! and they use it out West with varmin....................
Yeah that's what I meant, was moth balls not sure why I kept saying cotton balls lol. Haven't tried the irish soap but sounds like something that may work. Moth balls do work for the most part though.
@@oldcroneysgarage9739 Ahh I see haha, it would sound pretty badass with some flow masters, but with our plans to full time travel with this vehicle, I expect to do alot of driving. So going to keep it quiet and smooth as possible for the time being. Doesn't mean it won't happen at some point haha.
all youtube has become is regular fools selling each other on PRODUCTS, product reviews. Forget dryer sheets....the world, your lungs & central nervous system would be far better off without them. wake the fuck up. Dryer sheets, fabric softeners, detergent scents. People are stupid.
Not selling any products here. Just saying what worked for me. And you don't drive around with dryer sheets in there you take them out before you go anywhere. And you never smell anything so not going to hurt your lungs. The whole point is the rats dont like the smell so they stay out.
I am trying to find the electric rat trap that you showed but, I haven't been able to find it. Can you tell me the exact name and maybe where you got it?
I tried ALL these fancy remedies and the only thing that worked for me in the two vehicles in my drive in the cold weather is a small radio placed under my hood with an annoying channel of music. It has NEVER failed. Of coarse remove it in the morning. After a week or so it will go away.
For those regular rat traps, wrap yarn or string around the trigger. Then, work the peanut butter into the string. It definitely helps.
Had mice getting into the cabin in my 16 Focus. I kid you not, one winter I caught 9 mice on traps in the cabin! Guy that installed my subwoofer sent the power wire through a big hole in the firewall.
My brother and I plugged that up and put hardware cloth over the pressure relief vents. No more mice! Engine bay is a much trickier area to tackle tho.
I just spent $1,400 to have my wiring harness replaced, so I’m taking all of your suggestions seriously. Thanks!
Glad I stayed up and watched this. We caught a packrat on our surveillance cameras. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips.. I will be trying to catch one this weekend.
Your welcome. I've had continued success with that electric rat trap. Small or big rodents.
mice can get into an engine compartment, like rats do, and also make a mess in there. A few mouse traps and rats traps set under your vehicles during autumn and winter, usually works good to keep rodents out of you car or truck.
Yup prepare for both, because both get up in there and do the same amount of damage!
Hasn't worked for us. They hang out in the engine bay, leaving feces and pee and debris everywhere, and never go anywhere near the traps placed under the vehicle or in the engine bay. We also leave the hood up at night and have lights, and neither of those has worked either.
@@sabinejordan3110 we setup Viceroy old school traps ive caught 2 a day in my hood on my car
I wouldn't worry about the occasional squirrel getting killed, they can do a lot of auto damage too
Lively video, thank you, and decent ideas to consider.
You're welcome and thank you!
if you read the back label of Tom Cat-- it says do not put inside of engine..
Tomcat works Great!! The gallon work better than the aerosol can for some Reason......
@@BodyWeakDotNet I never said it didn't work, I said the manufacturer states not to use it in the engine area, and I imagine that is because of the 02 sensor, I doubt tom-cat wants to pay for major engine repair to customers who use it in their engines.....if you need a deterrent inside the engine use shavings of Irish spring, or moth balls, or fresh cab..
I stick it next to the tire on the inside where they crawl up at.
@@UprootedAdventures me too and along the edges and heat cover that's on the hood...and i haven't seen any more rats or mice ..
AZ desert, south. Have heard of tasty bait mix containing baking soda to kill rats. Wondering if same biological weakness is in desert pack rats and if baking soda mix will kill them too. Any ideas?
Hmm, I've actually never heard of that before. I'm sticking with peanut butter and that electric zap trap. It's works wonders! Haha. Or use a board and lure them into a bucket of water where they fall in a drown.
Have you heard of the electric grid that surrounds your vehicle? I think it's called Grid guard
No haven't heard of that. But sounds effective
Rat Traps...Hook Up to your Electrical Outlets!!....Or Car Battery!!
Thank you
Just had some rats get my crank sensor, both camshafts, wiring harness, exhaust timing sensor, which then caused more issues on my car as I drove, in total about 3k because of some Six9ines
Yup those little punks can sure cause some damage, sorry to hear that happen to ya.
At 2:20 talks about leaving hood up and lights. Sorry to say that doesn't work either... They still come and hang out anyway.
Yeah nothings for sure with those critters, but those things to help.
I just paid $4,390 on repairs!
Ouch!
cinnamon attracts rats!
I did it all. . Pepp spray, moth balls, traps. Nope. I have lexus sedan...they just ATE all foam under engine, for 2nd time..............just used: Honda chili flavored wire tape (yup, good ol honda made it after big brother Takeda, made this soy food grade wire cover crap in 2012, and now: we deal with rodents). so, wire coverings is chili , and now: buying "mouse blocker' find it on youtube...................very high MgHz vibration...........you must see video! and they use it out West with varmin....................
i heard moth balls and Irish Spring soap? Amy takes on that?
Yeah that's what I meant, was moth balls not sure why I kept saying cotton balls lol. Haven't tried the irish soap but sounds like something that may work. Moth balls do work for the most part though.
@@UprootedAdventures thanks, critters have caused about 1500 dollars damage to my car so far, still not fixed.
@@thomastereszkiewicz2241 dang, yeah they can really do some damage that cost alot of money.
Creamy or chunky?
Can you loan me $60?
Flowmasters?
Are you asking if it has flowmasters on it? It does not, it has the stock exhaust, but does have a aftermarket air intake.
@@UprootedAdventures I was asking if you wanted to put some flowmasters on it lol they sound pretty good
@@oldcroneysgarage9739 Ahh I see haha, it would sound pretty badass with some flow masters, but with our plans to full time travel with this vehicle, I expect to do alot of driving. So going to keep it quiet and smooth as possible for the time being. Doesn't mean it won't happen at some point haha.
@@UprootedAdventures there is a guy on UA-cam that has a 8.1 with a set of stacks and flowmasters. It's a good sounding old truck.
Cats! Eat rats.
Yeah we thought about that route, our dogs were good mouser's too but they're just everywhere out there.
all youtube has become is regular fools selling each other on PRODUCTS, product reviews.
Forget dryer sheets....the world, your lungs & central nervous system would be far better off without them.
wake the fuck up. Dryer sheets, fabric softeners, detergent scents. People are stupid.
Not selling any products here. Just saying what worked for me. And you don't drive around with dryer sheets in there you take them out before you go anywhere. And you never smell anything so not going to hurt your lungs. The whole point is the rats dont like the smell so they stay out.
I am trying to find the electric rat trap that you showed but, I haven't been able to find it. Can you tell me the exact name and maybe where you got it?