Rodent Spray

[Chopdogs]

Hi All

I have evidence of rodents in the engine bay of one of my cars. I recall a thread on here where someone (in Switzerland’s or German, I think) posted on their outdoor cover and said that they used a really good rodent spray.

I can’t find the thread though - so, if anyone can help with the thread - or just a recommendation for a really good spray, I would be very grateful.

Thanks v much.


J

[johnnyBv8]

Not quite answering your question, but there was someone on the FB page for Vantages saying they used an ultrasonic rodent deterrent....might be worth a try?

[CSK1]

There's a rodent spray from LIQUI MOLY I used. You spray in the engine bay. Quite a strong smell.

[Jon39]

I always have a couple of plates containing - you know what - on the floors of my garages.
If any of the - YKW - has been eaten (very rare, but it is most likely to occur at the onset of winter), then they probably won't be back for more.

On the floor under the Aston engine bay, I have a plastic plate containing a cloth soaked in peppermint oil.
Supposedly, mice do not like peppermint. Whether that is true, I don't know.

The method has worked so far.

[shinjuku]

Chopdogs said:

Hi All

I have evidence of rodents in the engine bay of one of my cars. I recall a thread on here where someone (in Switzerland’s or German, I think) posted on their outdoor cover and said that they used a really good rodent spray.

I can’t find the thread though - so, if anyone can help with the thread - or just a recommendation for a really good spray, I would be very grateful.

Thanks v much.


J

It could be Dean’s thread, I am not sure. Could be one of mine, could be unrelated. I am in that part of the world, and recommend this:

Anti-Marten-Spray 500 mL https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004TXX00G/ref=cm_sw_r...

A few neighbours and family use it and swear by it out here.

[bod27]

I had rodents feasting on my Toyota in the Philippines a few years ago ( car left covered in a garage for months at a time) I now leave mothballs in a few open containers in the engine bay and tumble dryer sheets all over the floor in the car. Not had any problems since.

[dynosoar]

Glue boards next to the tyres work well if you have a problem.
The critters have to climb up somehow an it is usually the insides of the wheels.

A

[milu]

I’ve had a problem with mice in my Alfa this year. I’ve caught 14 now inside the car with glue boards. Think I’ve sorted it now. Fingers crossed.
The Alfa is outside and my Vantage inside. Nothing in the Aston.

However last night I swapped the cars over to do a job on the Alfa. As a precaution I put a glue board under the Aston on the drive and sure enough caught a mouse!

I’ve tried all the sprays and peppermint etc but if they fancy moving in it’s very hard to stop them. However glue boards are great,if a little cruel but needs must

[V8V Pete]

Next door's cat seems to do the job for me

[pschlute]

My problem is spiders. Not content with building webs inside the car their droppings cover the paintwork. fortunately non-corrosive.

Tea Tree oil liberally dosed on the rafters of the garage roof stops them.

[avc2014]

I have had good success with Bounce dryer sheets. I leave them under the cars and one inside the car and and in the trunk, frunk or wherever I can . I have read that the peppermint oil works well, but I cant see putting that stuff in a car as it is really pungent.

[anonymous-user]

pschlute said:

My problem is spiders. Not content with building webs inside the car their droppings cover the paintwork. fortunately non-corrosive.

Tea Tree oil liberally dosed on the rafters of the garage roof stops them.

Wow thanks. I have been having this issue for 3 years.

[oilit]

nutella on a trap gets them for me.

[Mr.Tremlini]

Here is an excerpt circa 2016 from my "Tales of a V8V (illustrated)" thread...

"Turns out there are small beasties in Switzerland called Marder (Pine Marten) which have a taste for rubber and plastic and apparently do millions of dollars of damage to cars in Europe annually. I’d never heard of them, but they like brake sensors on a V8 Vantage it seems. The nice folks at the dealership replaced these for me free of charge!

The next issue was how to prevent repeat offenders, and happily cans of Anti-Marder spray can be obtained easily and sprayed around the underside areas of the car it should keep the vicious little sons of un-married mothers away. However, don’t spray this stuff around too liberally, as a side effect seems to be squeaky brakes! I know squeaky brakes is a habitual problem with these vehicles, but mine has only done it on two occasions and that was for a few days after the first two times I sprayed around the wheels, and not since, as now I am a lot more sniper-like with my application."



Subsequent to this, I now have a house with one of these little guys living in the attic, and other than the occasional poo and the sounds of little footsteps, he has stayed away from the cars.

[laterontoday]

This winter I have an issue with mice in the garage. In the past there has always been one or two but they never seemed to damage anything. This year they have been into the aston sub frame. I know because there was a small pile of foam underneath and next to each wheel. Why aston use such a basic rodent attractive material I will never know.

There only solution has been good old spring traps and some poison bags all purchased from Wickes. Some nights get 2-3 in the traps some nights narda.

Don't really want to kill em but they are causing damage this year so the fight is on.

I think a can of the spray stuff will be useful as well as that sprayed on the underside of the car may deter them from at least chewing stuff under there

[Chopdogs]

That's the post I remember seeing! Many thanks.

I'll search for anti-marder spray on the web.

[Importtoys]

If you cant use ultrasonic devices that connect to your battery, try peppermint oil...saturate cotton balls palce in engine compartment. We let it naturally grow on one of our properties around the garage and house area. Smells good, rodents hate it and wont go around it.

moth balls work too..dont smell as nice tho.

good luck!

[Kcmg1]

You can also use rat/mouse poison. Just pour the poison around the car and underneath and that should do the trick. Now if you have pets that is a different story. You can also use traps to keep the critters away.