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Old 06-10-2017, 10:58 AM
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Default I've been warning you guys for years...

It's always mice...

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Old 06-10-2017, 11:05 AM
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Several years ago, I lifted the cover over the spare tire in my MGC GT, which was parked in my garage, and a mouse ran out. It was busy building a nest using bits of the carpet and insulation.
Old 06-10-2017, 11:15 AM
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My brother(mastertech in SC) just had a pristine 981 totaled, due to rat damage. Car is less then three yrs old, only driven 6000 miles, parked in climate controlled garage on Kiawah island in second home so not driven for many months at a time.
Old 06-10-2017, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Gonzo911
Well...997's I can understand. No self-respecting rodent would lower him/herself to naw on a lowly 996. Us poor folks are safe.

Actually, I have a 300ZX that sits outside mostly undriven especially since I bought my 911 and mice do like it. Built a nest around the starter motor and have been eating the undercoating off the frame. No wiring damage noted as of yet. I did the moth cakes and sprinkle cayenne pepper under the hood and around the car last fall. So...maybe they do inhabit cheaper cars, too.
Old 06-10-2017, 11:46 AM
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I had quite a few acorns, a bunch of fur and assorted droppings on top of my engine when I took it apart. I think it was from last summer when the car was sitting out in my driveway for a few months. Fortunately, there was no wiring harness damage (and I did check carefully). I'm definitely going to place a few strategic moth ***** in the engine bay this summer...

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Old 06-10-2017, 11:48 AM
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Put some in the frunk, as well.
Old 06-10-2017, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by wildbilly32
Put some in the frunk, as well.
Eh... maybe a dryer sheet...
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I've read the dryer sheet thing is an urban myth. I get the moth "cakes" that advertise "no lasting odor when removed". It is true within about 10 minutes of removing with frunk left open; smell gone.
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I'm starting a new thread, "Show is your 996 mouse countermeasures"
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Phase 1: Canis familiaris

Top 10 Dog Breeds for Catching Rats
  • Rat Terrier
  • Cairn Terrier
  • Yorkshire Terrier
  • Norfolk Terrier
  • Jack Russell Terrier
  • West Highland White Terrier
  • Dachshund
  • Miniature Schnauzer
  • Lakeland Terrier
  • German Pinscher

https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Top-10-D...-Catching-Rats
Old 06-10-2017, 01:20 PM
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Old 06-10-2017, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by _LPPL_
Phase 1: Canis familiaris

Top 10 Dog Breeds for Catching Rats
  • Rat Terrier
  • Cairn Terrier
  • Yorkshire Terrier
  • Norfolk Terrier
  • Jack Russell Terrier
  • West Highland White Terrier
  • Dachshund
  • Miniature Schnauzer
  • Lakeland Terrier
  • German Pinscher

https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Top-10-D...-Catching-Rats
All excellent ratters. These breeds are also very good a digging holes in your yard and barking incessantly.

Has anyone tried mothballs?
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Originally Posted by wildbilly32
I've read the dryer sheet thing is an urban myth. I get the moth "cakes" that advertise "no lasting odor when removed". It is true within about 10 minutes of removing with frunk left open; smell gone.
Yep...
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Originally Posted by wildbilly32
I've read the dryer sheet thing is an urban myth. I get the moth "cakes" that advertise "no lasting odor when removed". It is true within about 10 minutes of removing with frunk left open; smell gone.
Alrighty then! Moth-cakes it is... I might even crack open a nice bottle of Key-ahn-tee with them...
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...and have dinner with an old friend.


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