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Why Mice Love Your Car Wires and How To Stop Them From Damaging Your Vehicle

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Why Mice Love Your Car Wires and How To Stop Them From Damaging Your Vehicle

When the temperatures drop in New Hampshire, rodents and rats search for warm, sheltered places to nest. Unfortunately, your car can become the perfect winter retreat for these pests. From gnawed wires to nests in your engine, rodents can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your vehicle. Here’s what you need to know about the risks and how to protect your vehicles this winter.

Why Are Rodents Attracted to Vehicles?

In recent years, some car manufacturers, including Kia, Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota, have switched to soy-based insulation to cover their vehicle wiring. While soy-based insulation is more environmentally friendly, it also smells and tastes appealing to rodents. This insulation can draw mice and rats into your vehicle, where they’ll chew through wiring, leaving you with costly repairs.

In addition to soy-based insulation, cars provide warmth and shelter, especially during the colder months. Your vehicle’s engine bay, vents, and other small spaces offer rodents the perfect place to hide from harsh New Hampshire winters.

The Damage Rodents Can Cause

Rodents in your car don’t just cause minor inconveniences—they can create major problems, including:

Chewed Wiring: Damaged wiring can lead to electrical issues, engine failure, or even potential fire hazards.
Nests in Engines: Rodents build nests using insulation, paper, or other materials, which can block airflow or overheat your engine.
Gnawed Upholstery: Rodents often chew through seats, carpeting, or other interior elements to gather materials for nests.
Health Risks: Rodent droppings and urine can carry harmful diseases, posing a risk to anyone working on or near the vehicle.

Protecting Your Vehicles in Storage

For those storing vehicles, motorcycles, or tractors during the winter, the risk of rodent damage increases. These unused vehicles provide quiet, undisturbed shelter for pests. Rodents can easily sneak into storage units, garages, or barns, creating havoc while your vehicles sit idle.

How Greater NH Pest Control Can Help

At Greater NH Pest Control, we offer commercial-grade rodent repellent treatments specifically designed to protect your vehicles from pest damage. Our solutions help safeguard cars, motorcycles, and tractors, whether they’re in daily use or long-term storage.

Here’s what we can do:

Apply professional-grade repellents to deter rodents from entering your vehicle.
Provide customized pest control plans for your home or business.

Tips to Prevent Rodents From Damaging Your Car

In addition to our rodent control services, here are some steps you can take to protect your vehicle this winter:

Park Inside: Keep your vehicle in a closed garage or storage unit to limit rodent access.
Seal Entry Points: Inspect garages or storage areas for gaps, cracks, or holes that rodents could use to enter.
Keep It Clean: Avoid leaving food, trash, or other items in your vehicle that could attract pests.
Use Repellents: Add natural or professional-grade rodent repellents to your garage or vehicle for extra protection.
Inspect Regularly: Check under the hood, inside vents, and around wiring for signs of nests or damage.

Don’t Let Rodents Ruin Your Winter

Firewood can be a haven for termites, ants, and other pests. Store it at least 20 feet away from your home and elevate it off the ground using a rack or pallet. Avoid bringing firewood inside until it’s ready to be burned and inspect it thoroughly for pests before carrying it into your home.

Don’t Let Rodents Ruin Your Winter

Rodents and rats can cause extensive damage to your vehicle, especially during the winter months when they seek shelter. Protect your investment with the help of Greater NH Pest Control. Whether it’s a daily driver, a tractor in storage, or a prized motorcycle, our commercial-grade rodent control treatments will help keep pests away.