mousetraps, with a sunflower (in husk) wedged into the trigger, placed under
the hood ...

Paul Moorehead
pjm at methow.com

On Wed, 5 Mar 1997, Jane Hadley wrote:

> My husband just discovered that a mice has been gnawing at the wires and
> hoses on his car, apparently to gather nesting material. Unfortunately,
> we had to have the car towed to the repair shop and must pay to replace
> a cooling system hose. I now worry that the mice are going at the wires
> and hoses on *my* car, which is parked right next to my husband's.
>
> Does anybody have any ideas for how we might cheaply, easily and
> non-offensively defend our cars? We do not have access to enclosed
> parking. I suppose we can take some comfort that nesting activity does
> not take place year-round.
>
> Suggestions appreciated, either on- or off-line, as you think is
> appropriate.
>
> --
> Jane Hadley
> jhadle at halcyon.com
> Seattle, WA
>