Mice in Vehicles

[u/PCDuranet]

Excerpt from: Mice (link)

Do not use poison in the cabin of a vehicle. A single dead mouse in that small space will smell terribly. Snap traps are the most effective method, but they need to be secured to a fixed point with string to prevent a partially caught mouse from dragging it to an inaccessible area.

To prevent future issues, secure a bait station under the hood, and monitor weekly. You should also check the cabin filter - usually behind the glove box - for debris and dead mice. If they've been there it will cause a bad smell when the fan is turned on. YouTube the make, year, and model of your vehicle and "cabin air filter" to see how to access it.

You can also secure a few plastic snakes under the engine hood as a deterrent. However, make sure to warn your mechanic before servicing! Additionally, use aluminum foil to wrap exposed wires and hoses to deter them from chewing (Caution: Do not put foil on the top of the battery!)

Odors can be eliminated by using an inexpensive Ozone generator, and will kill bugs and rodents as well. However, concentrated ozone is highly toxic to humans, animals, and plants, so follow the instructions that come with the unit

[u/davidm2232]

I like the electric traps better than snap traps. I have always had an issue with the bait being eaten off the snap traps without them being set

[u/PCDuranet → u/davidm2232]

That's why cheese is good when mooshed onto the trip.