JRH02
Silver Member
My wife's F250 has been in the dealer's parking lot for three months awaiting a wiring harness. One month was extended to two then three. Earlier this week they said it is in route to them. A few months back I noticed the O2 sensor on the left bank of the 'ol F250 work truck was chewed in two. When I was ready to fix it and crawled under it to view the wire length and connector, the right bank had been chewed in two as well. Before installing the new sensors I wrapped a 1/2" spiral made from an aluminum can and wrapped some SS wire over it to hold in place. Right now my JD 410J is down awaiting a new coolant hose to the oil coolers which has been chewed into (I hope the critters drank their fill).
In the past an F150 had the engine and tranny pulled to replace the cab/firewall insulation. Same on a Charger SRT that was outside for only a week due to wildfires and the fire fighters said NO to garaged vehicles. In past years I've had backup generators, field eqmt. and more stuff out of service due to rodents.
I've tried the peppermint oil spray, square poison blocks, etc. I consider these things a slight deterrent. Mice are one thing but its the wood rats that are the worst. It would take a pretty big cat to keep three Catahoulas at bay. The bears and cougars know there are easier pickins elsewhere in the forest.
The one thing that is 100% effective are the Timer rattlers and the Western rattlers (with the obvious downside). Bull snakes too but rarely see them. We NEVER kill snakes - maybe relocated them....
In the past an F150 had the engine and tranny pulled to replace the cab/firewall insulation. Same on a Charger SRT that was outside for only a week due to wildfires and the fire fighters said NO to garaged vehicles. In past years I've had backup generators, field eqmt. and more stuff out of service due to rodents.
I've tried the peppermint oil spray, square poison blocks, etc. I consider these things a slight deterrent. Mice are one thing but its the wood rats that are the worst. It would take a pretty big cat to keep three Catahoulas at bay. The bears and cougars know there are easier pickins elsewhere in the forest.
The one thing that is 100% effective are the Timer rattlers and the Western rattlers (with the obvious downside). Bull snakes too but rarely see them. We NEVER kill snakes - maybe relocated them....