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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fabmandelux
I learned a neat trick from a buddy that has a used car lot about ten years ago.

"Bounce" dryer sheets in the cab and on top of the air cleaner!

Correct. And..... the more the better.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BEARDOWN
Around me the mice like it when the motor is warm thats when they climb under the hood the most. I use one of those little boxes that catch them on the floor. I put it under the oil pan/ front diff area, that works right away.
Amazon.com: Eaton, J. T. 421CL Multiple Catch Mouse trap: Patio, Lawn & Garden

I watched a mouse crawl up my wheel into my 1970 mustang. I put one of these traps along side each wheel and caught 6 mice the first night. I don't even bait them most of the time. Put them along the edges of tires, walls, etc. Mice do not see well and run right into them.
 
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Originally Posted by icentropy
so shove some bounce dryer sheets in my engine compartment? you guys think the smell will drive them off?
yes, they do work! I have 3-4 under the hood & same inside
 
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