Cats.
That is all you need.
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Cats.
That is all you need.
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Yes we used to have one barn cat for like 15000sq ft of barn space. Her kill count must have been in the millions since seeing mice was rare
Yes we used to have one barn cat for like 15000sq ft of barn space. Her kill count must have been in the millions since seeing mice was rare
Mothballs! Works awesome.
Mothballs! Works awesome.
Yeah the plan is to put them around the engine and under dash soaked with 100% peppermint extract.
Yeah the plan is to put them around the engine and under dash soaked with 100% peppermint extract.
Might work, might not… pack rats will total a car in a few days by eating wiring and hoses.
Only th8ng I have found to work is spray grease, spray it all over the lower engine bay where they have to come up. They can’t stand it on their paws (synthetic is better) and can’t clean it off and will never come back. Also beware the cabin exit vents , usually hidden rubber flaps in a fender or behind a cab. They will come in there if you don’t spray around it.
Might work, might not… pack rats will total a car in a few days by eating wiring and hoses.
Only th8ng I have found to work is spray grease, spray it all over the lower engine bay where they have to come up. They can’t stand it on their paws (synthetic is better) and can’t clean it off and will never come back. Also beware the cabin exit vents , usually hidden rubber flaps in a fender or behind a cab. They will come in there if you don’t spray around it.
You probably wouldn't need that many cats. Maybe 2 or 3 and get them fixed of course. Remember, cats hunt for fun as well as food.
You probably wouldn't need that many cats. Maybe 2 or 3 and get them fixed of course. Remember, cats hunt for fun as well as food.
Yeah but I was planning on raising chickens starting next year. Cats will complicate that especially outdoor ones.
Yeah but I was planning on raising chickens starting next year. Cats will complicate that especially outdoor ones.
Only chick's. Chickens will put cats in their place.
Only chick's. Chickens will put cats in their place.
Yes this, but also, keep the chickens in a nice, large coop.
Yes this, but also, keep the chickens in a nice, large coop.
If you are doing free-range chickens I can see how that could be an issue. If they are in a pen they would probably be fine. Any enclosure that can keep out foxes, coyotes, minks, etc should be able to keep out cats. There are many dog breeds known for catching mice and rats too. Schnauzers, rat terriers, Jack Russell, etc.
If you are doing free-range chickens I can see how that could be an issue. If they are in a pen they would probably be fine. Any enclosure that can keep out foxes, coyotes, minks, etc should be able to keep out cats. There are many dog breeds known for catching mice and rats too. Schnauzers, rat terriers, Jack Russell, etc.
Yeah I would rather have a dog for sure. I was thinking of getting one too as they're coyotes here and a good dog would keep them away at night (if big enough).
Yeah I would rather have a dog for sure. I was thinking of getting one too as they're coyotes here and a good dog would keep them away at night (if big enough).
Are you not planning on getting a rooster?
Are you not planning on getting a rooster?
Yeah but when they are chicks I figure the cat will go after them regardless.
Yeah but when they are chicks I figure the cat will go after them regardless.
I used to have mice. Now I just have "fixed" feral cats. I like the cats much better. No more chewed up wiring, walls etc...
I used to have mice. Now I just have "fixed" feral cats. I like the cats much better. No more chewed up wiring, walls etc...
Even the smell of cat urine (outside of course) will keep any sane mice or rats far away.
Even the smell of cat urine (outside of course) will keep any sane mice or rats far away.
Moth balls under the hood and lots of traps around the wheels. 4 to each wheel.
Moth balls under the hood and lots of traps around the wheels. 4 to each wheel.
I remember my old mechanic talking about this with BMW's using edible insulation in their cars and the mice would chew into the wire harnesses. I dunno what the solution was tho.
I remember my old mechanic talking about this with BMW's using edible insulation in their cars and the mice would chew into the wire harnesses. I dunno what the solution was tho.
Honda rodent deterrent tape. Also watch a bunch of JewTube videos on mouse traps. Some of them are extremely satisfying. A barn cat might meet your needed
Honda rodent deterrent tape. Also watch a bunch of JewTube videos on mouse traps. Some of them are extremely satisfying. A barn cat might meet your needed
Apparently Honda as well as other manufacturers knew about the soy-based wiring attracting rodents. They got the lawsuits thrown out but all the while had a solution to a problem they denied. Expensive but probably worth it and better than aluminum foil. Some of these chewed wires run the owners $3-4000 when they take it to the dealer.
Apparently Honda as well as other manufacturers knew about the soy-based wiring attracting rodents. They got the lawsuits thrown out but all the while had a solution to a problem they denied. Expensive but probably worth it and better than aluminum foil. Some of these chewed wires run the owners $3-4000 when they take it to the dealer.
Have to mention that it is better to butt-splice wires together rather than to solder-splice them together, especially where vibration is present.
Have to mention that it is better to butt-splice wires together rather than to solder-splice them together, especially where vibration is present.
I did both. Slid the crimps on, soldered the wires, crimped over it and wrapped the whole thing in electrical tape. It looks like shit but the dealer would give me a new wiring harness and charge me $1000.
I did both. Slid the crimps on, soldered the wires, crimped over it and wrapped the whole thing in electrical tape. It looks like shit but the dealer would give me a new wiring harness and charge me $1000.
Soldered the crimp to the wire? That defeats the purpose of having a crimp, but whatever works I guess.
Molex crimp terminals are dirt cheap, you just gotta find the right one on like Digikey or Mouser or something. PLATO makes a halfway decent crimper tool for about 30-40 bucks. Usually you can use a small slotted screwdriver to push a tab and pull out the old crimps from the housing without damaging the housing.
are pretty cheap too, and save a colossal amount of time and headache when you have to splice two or more wires. I always keep a big stash of these handy.
Soldered the crimp to the wire? That defeats the purpose of having a crimp, but whatever works I guess.
Molex crimp terminals are dirt cheap, you just gotta find the right one on like Digikey or Mouser or something. PLATO makes a halfway decent crimper tool for about 30-40 bucks. Usually you can use a small slotted screwdriver to push a tab and pull out the old crimps from the housing without damaging the housing.
[Butt splices ](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/34070/172739)are pretty cheap too, and save a colossal amount of time and headache when you have to splice two or more wires. I always keep a big stash of these handy.
My bad I called the butt splice a crimp. Soldiered the wires together and slid the splice over as a cover.
My bad I called the butt splice a crimp. Soldiered the wires together and slid the splice over as a cover.
Lots of owl boxes. You'll know its working because a rodent graveyard will appear below the box. Owls are basically flying cats that you don't have to take care of.
Lots of owl boxes. You'll know its working because a rodent graveyard will appear below the box. Owls are basically flying cats that you don't have to take care of.
As long as it isn't the kind that screeches all night. How do you get an owl to move in vs a regular bird? Looks almost the same as a birdhouse.
As long as it isn't the kind that screeches all night. How do you get an owl to move in vs a regular bird? Looks almost the same as a birdhouse.
Owl boxes have owl-sized openings. Barn owls do the screeching and its not too bad once you get used to it. Once the mice are gone they relocate until the mice show up again.
Owl boxes have owl-sized openings. Barn owls do the screeching and its not too bad once you get used to it. Once the mice are gone they relocate until the mice show up again.
Dryer sheets under the hood
Dryer sheets under the hood
I'll add that to the list. I've heard Irish Spring Soap too but sounds like a myth.
I'll add that to the list. I've heard Irish Spring Soap too but sounds like a myth.
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