2022-12-01, 05:07 PM
(2022-12-01, 02:15 PM)Kauri Wrote: I've constantly battled mice in our vehicles in the CA Bay Area, it's certainly not just an issue in the desert, though I'm guessing it's probably worse there.
The only method I found that works is a "mouse moat" (I first learned about this at https://ucnrs.org/mice-barrier-cars/), I just use 14" aluminum flashing propped up on the inside with wood blocks, even for vehicles stored inside a garage. A lot cheaper to make, and less time-consuming even with set up and take down every few days, than repairing mouse damage and invasions!
The mouse moat is a very interesting idea. I wish I had known about that 1 month ago. We put our Subaru (temporary Jeep JT Rubicon) in the garage in HI before leaving. I haven't seen mice or rats inside the house or garage, but they are prolific, since we live on the wet side of the island. I put desiccant bags and peppermint oil inside the car, and we do have quarterly pest control service. Hopefully, it will be good for 8 months.
The XJ is stored in a 40' shipping container, so I hope that will help. IT did sit outside for about a year, and my son had traps and caught a couple of mice in them. So far, no damage has occurred that I've seen. The container so far has been quite well sealed.
David Bricker / SYR
DV Rat. Live upstate NY, play Death Valley, retiring to Hawaii. '95 Cherokee, barely.