How to Prevent Mice in the Car Engine Compartment?
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It is necessary to pay attention to the hygiene inside the car, choose a suitable parking location, regularly check the grilles outside the air conditioning vents, spray repellents, and use items with strong odors to drive away mice. The methods to prevent mice from entering the engine compartment are as follows: 1. Active protection: Spray anti-mouse spray in the car engine compartment or hang repellent accessories. The resulting odor will make mice uncomfortable and stay away from the car. 2. Change the parking position: Frequently moving your car and changing the parking position is also an effective method. Regularly moving the car will make mice homeless, forcing them to find more stable places to settle. 3. Parking location: When parking, try to stay away from garbage dumps or overgrown wastelands, as these areas usually have severe mouse infestations. The more mice there are, the higher the chance they will enter the engine compartment. 4. Cleaning: Regularly clean the engine compartment to keep it clean, and take time to check for any signs of mice entering. 5. No food: Do not store food inside the car, especially items with strong odors, as they can attract mice.
With over a decade of car repair experience, I've encountered countless cases of rodents entering engine compartments. The most reliable solution is to block their entry points at the source. Use fire-resistant rubber seals to tightly close all gaps around the hood edges, especially the corner near the windshield where rodents most frequently enter. Don't cut corners with wiring harness connectors—invest in specialized protective sleeves (metal ones offer the best chew resistance). Also remember to regularly clean food debris and dead leaves from the compartment, as these attract rodents. One memorable case involved a car's AC intake being turned into a rodent cafeteria—we solved it permanently by installing a stainless steel mesh protective cover.
