Rodents / mice / chipmunks

[Vlach7]

Tried to keep the poison out of the way of the dog, did not work, got new dog and female fixed cats, been guarding the workshop and perimeter for 10 years, they always leave me a tail or head to admire, they are great. Now poison be careful, neighbors left it outside in a 5-gallon bucket, killed the bear that got into it. Never have had any of my toys damaged by rodents.

 

[katansam]

we are infested around here and I was desperate. They nested overnight on my valve cover I sprayed fluid film under the tractor and in the engine compartment. It leaves a bad taste in their mouth and is slippery for them to maneuver. Haven't seen them or any new rust since. Keeping the hood open is a good idea as well

 

[Captain13]

I read last week where peppermint oil is a good repellant. supposedly, it is mixed with water and sprayed around the engine compartment, dash, etc.

Mighty Mint Gallon (128 oz.) Rodent Natural Peppermint Oil Spray RG-128 - The Home Depot

Might Mint Rodent Repellent spray is made with a high-strength concentration of peppermint essential oil - a proven effective deterrent for mice and other rodents. This Northwest peppermint in particular

www.homedepot.com

You can do an internet search to read about the effectiveness. I haven’t tried it myself. Just read about it.

 

[Mak65]

I keep my L2501, a Polaris SxS and an ATV in a 3-sided pole barn. I spray each of them with Febreeze Lavender fragrance before I leave each weekend whether they ran or not. Also, keep seat folded forward and hood up on tractor. I can’t stand the smell and understand why rodents wouldn’t, either.

I have never seen any indication of mice or rats in the barn (I’m sure they are around) but never had issues on the machines. I do wildlife management so no poisons to prevent pass through to non-targeted animals.