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Anyone use anything that works? I just had to resolder a bunch of wires. On a brand new truck.

Going to try the peppermint extract + cotton balls. Going to wrap the wires in aluminum foil too. Soy-plastic composite wiring covers are being used now and they attract critters. Green poison traps near the tires, possibly leave the hood open at night so it gets cold. Am I missing anything?

I have land so adopting a bunch of outdoor cats isn't out of the question but then I'll have cats all over the place.

Anyone use anything that works? I just had to resolder a bunch of wires. On a brand new truck. Going to try the peppermint extract + cotton balls. Going to wrap the wires in aluminum foil too. Soy-plastic composite wiring covers are being used now and they attract critters. Green poison traps near the tires, possibly leave the hood open at night so it gets cold. Am I missing anything? I have land so adopting a bunch of outdoor cats isn't out of the question but then I'll have cats all over the place.

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Yeah the plan is to put them around the engine and under dash soaked with 100% peppermint extract.

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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.