Gerald J. Brazil stated:
> A few weeks ago I asked this group for ideas to discourage rodents from
> taking up residence in my rusty red pickup truck when I store it for 6
> months or so at our Little House on the Prairie. Well, it may be a
testimony
> to the general affluence of the group and their lack of familiarity with
> rodents, but I didn't really get much. Certainly not like the response I'd
> get if I asked the group for information about parts washers or phones in
> the shop. But anyway, thanks to those of you who did contribute.
>
> I will summarize the most important recommendations:
> 1) Many large feral cats.......this would be effective, but I find cat pee
> almost as offensive as rodents.
> 2) Snakes.....I've already got those, but they take the winter off.
> 3) Shaving a bar of Irish Spring soap all around the area. Probably the
most
> unusual idea offered. I wonder what is magical about Irish Spring? (maybe
> the guy suggesting it was English?) Anyway, it is cheap and worth a try.
>
> No one offered any opinions on the technique of leaving the hood open. I'd
> still like to know if that works. Guess it is sort of like the Irish
> Spring....it won't cost me much to try it.
>
Please do not take offense because this is in no way intended as a flame,
but if you don't want people's advice, don't ask for it. You asked a
question and some individuals offered the best they had to offer...in the
guise of friendship, caring, and helpfulness. To turn around and criticize
them is mean and unfair. Those on the list may or may not be affluent, but
we all try to help one another as best we can. So, if you do not like the
advice you get, don't take it...but please do not denigrate those that
provided their suggestions by making light of what was offered in
friendship. Just my $.02.
Keith
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