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How can I keep mice and rodents out of my engine compartment?
What are some ways I can keep mice and other rodents away from my engine compartment? I recently moved and no longer have a garage to store my car in, and I’m having issues with pests. I’ve heard that Zest or Irish Spring soap can sometimes do the trick.
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear that you’re having a problem with rodents in your engine. Typically, Irish Spring is a good substance to repel rodents. However, you would need to grate two or three bars and place the shavings around the area you want to keep pests away from.
If you had a garage, the above could be helpful, but as you do not, you should try any of the following tips to keep mice and rodents out of your engine:
- Place traps on your wheels when you park
- Block the openings to your engine with a wire screen material—make sure that it is heat resistant
- Spray a mixture of peppermint oil and water or Pine-Sol and water around your engine and tires to keep rodents away
- Drive your car at least once a day
Use one or any combination of these tips to keep rodents away from your vehicle. Once the little pests have gone, it might be the perfect time to celebrate by checking out the
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