Mouse repellent?

impvan · 14th January 2020, 16:09

After today's underbonnet oil leak and small fire (alternator bolt missing -> cracked head

), I was looking for a silver lining.... And I found it.

I saw that the top bleed hose was nearly chewed through, the water pipe on the front of the turbo likewise, the rubber cap on the alternator terminal now just looks like an elastic band, and there's a bit of loom damage too.

So, at least I only caught fire 300m from home, and didn't die of 'dehydration' on the motorway.

My question is - is there anything to spray around the engine bay to stop the little b*ggers nibbling? I've just checked the Polo, and they've been at the wiring there, too.

roverbarmy · 14th January 2020, 16:23

You shouldn't have had it de-catted!

It's the purr that gets them! If you ask a dog to get rid of mice, they say "Me how?" Santa Claws would have helped last month if you'd sent him a letter. If the car won't start you'll have to get someone to give you a puss start!

MarkS · 16th January 2020, 11:51

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

You shouldn't have had it de-catted!

It's the purr that gets them! If you ask a dog to get rid of mice, they say "Me how?" Santa Claws would have helped last month if you'd sent him a letter. If the car won't start you'll have to get someone to give you a puss start!

I can't believe I am the only person to like that reply. I thought it deserves a round of applause

grivas · 16th January 2020, 13:45

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Originally Posted by MarkS

I can't believe I am the only person to like that reply. I thought it deserves a round of applause

Yes it is truly hilariously funny, so much so I fell off my chair whilst reading it, and it took a whole minute or so am told to recover my composure, ha ha ha.
Best repellent for mouse is cat. Eco friendly, politically correct, good for training purposes as well as for health and safety, it meets all requirements, including both European, and British standards.
Available from local pet shops.
Good luck

David Lawrence · 14th January 2020, 17:03

I know mice like to chew stuff but how did it get the bolt out?

Lovel · 14th January 2020, 17:12

I fit these under the bonnet of all my motors and around my sheds, effective works well, and gives the little blighters something to chew on. Safe with pets too. Lasts a couple of winters at least.

https://www.electricalworld.com/en/g...hoCtbkQAvD_BwE

Mike Noc · 14th January 2020, 17:29

My mate recently bought a Jaguar F Pace ex demo, and after a couple of weeks it broke down. The Jag mechanic they sent round told him there were signs of rodent damage but nothing serious.

They repaired it but then it packed up again and so they had it back in. It has behaved itself after they returned it, but Gawd knows what else the little blighters have chewed through.

Needless to say as soon as he told me I was on eBay ordering a brace of plastic rats which I'll sneak in when we go for a drive.

stocktake · 14th January 2020, 17:52

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0783PTCZD/ref=emc_b_5_i

T-Cut · 14th January 2020, 19:21

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Originally Posted by stocktake

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0783PTCZD/ref=emc_b_5_i

The problem is catching them and getting them to stand still while you apply the stuff.

TC

Rich in Vancouver · 14th January 2020, 22:27

A friend imported an MG from Germany and found a mysterious electronic device installed. He had the label translated and found it was a "Marder Repeller", a Marder being a type of weasel which apparently has a taste for wiring insulation. I am sure that there are electric gadgets available that will repel normal rodents as well.

Edit: checked Amazon (Canada) and found this inexpensive gadget
https://www.amazon.ca/Rodent-Repelle...044482&sr=8-27

14th January 2020, 16:09	#1
impvan Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In the trees, near Caernarfon... and frequently Aberdeenshire, and sometimes Romania.. Posts: 143 Thanks: 5 Thanked 36 Times in 29 Posts	Mouse repellent? After today's underbonnet oil leak and small fire (alternator bolt missing -> cracked head ), I was looking for a silver lining.... And I found it. I saw that the top bleed hose was nearly chewed through, the water pipe on the front of the turbo likewise, the rubber cap on the alternator terminal now just looks like an elastic band, and there's a bit of loom damage too. So, at least I only caught fire 300m from home, and didn't die of 'dehydration' on the motorway. My question is - is there anything to spray around the engine bay to stop the little b*ggers nibbling? I've just checked the Polo, and they've been at the wiring there, too.

14th January 2020, 16:23	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	You shouldn't have had it de-catted! It's the purr that gets them! If you ask a dog to get rid of mice, they say "Me how?" Santa Claws would have helped last month if you'd sent him a letter. If the car won't start you'll have to get someone to give you a puss start! __________________ Oil in my veins!

14th January 2020, 17:52	#8
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14th January 2020, 22:27	#10
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 850 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	A friend imported an MG from Germany and found a mysterious electronic device installed. He had the label translated and found it was a "Marder Repeller", a Marder being a type of weasel which apparently has a taste for wiring insulation. I am sure that there are electric gadgets available that will repel normal rodents as well. Edit: checked Amazon (Canada) and found this inexpensive gadget https://www.amazon.ca/Rodent-Repelle...044482&sr=8-27 __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021 Last edited by Rich in Vancouver; 14th January 2020 at 22:30..

14th January 2020, 17:03	#5
David Lawrence This is my second home Rover 75 CDT-2001 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 3,606 Thanks: 195 Thanked 606 Times in 501 Posts	I know mice like to chew stuff but how did it get the bolt out?

14th January 2020, 17:12	#6
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	I fit these under the bonnet of all my motors and around my sheds, effective works well, and gives the little blighters something to chew on. Safe with pets too. Lasts a couple of winters at least. https://www.electricalworld.com/en/g...hoCtbkQAvD_BwE

14th January 2020, 17:29	#7
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,550 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	My mate recently bought a Jaguar F Pace ex demo, and after a couple of weeks it broke down. The Jag mechanic they sent round told him there were signs of rodent damage but nothing serious. They repaired it but then it packed up again and so they had it back in. It has behaved itself after they returned it, but Gawd knows what else the little blighters have chewed through. Needless to say as soon as he told me I was on eBay ordering a brace of plastic rats which I'll sneak in when we go for a drive.