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Deefa:
Hi all, popped the bonnet on the Dmax the other day and found a Rat making a nest in the oil filler cap area of the plastic cover over the motor. Not the first time either! I know they can do some pretty destructive damage and would like to know if anyone has a favourite, tried and tested lure to put on, or in their trap of choice?
I'm not a fan of the poison baits as i've also had them die in the air vent of the wifes Beep Beep Barina. Also have dogs and if the birds and Goanna's get a baited rat, they die as well, not good.
Living in a rural area it's a common issue this time of year when the pricks are after a warm spot to set up camp.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Steve.

pig75:
Just google bucket trap lots of ideas

AW1:
Deefa

Travelling last year with the Mice plague I tried baits (they dissapeared very quickly) spred throughout the ute and van, I also tried Peppermint Oil in water and sprayed around all the openings and most underbonnet areas, also left some paper towels soaked in Pepermint oil. I also left the bonnet up which seemed to have in effect.

One night it was raining so I put the bonnet down but not closed, next morning started the engine to have the Check Light come on. Checks revealed that they had moved the Pepermint soaked paper to under the engine cover and built a nest between the tappet cover and the intake throttle body, and in doing so had eaten the 2 wires that were above them. This was in the Mudgee area of NSW.

A quick repair and I was on my way, and took no further action to discourage them and had no further issues, but I was still well within the area that was claimed to be affected by the plague.

Those that I know who live in areas where they are abundant often leave the engine hood (or bonnet) open at night, as they are looking for warm sheltered areas for their nest. I have seen them nest in car or tractor air filter boxes.

Regards
Athol

Deefa:
 I,ve made the bucket water traps before with slight success but might make another couple this arvo over a beer or two.
I,ve also resorted to leaving the bonnet up whenever i'm not driving it, :icon_thumright:. The little buggers have also now got in the back and chewed my camping gear. Pee and Shite everywhere.
Google came up with Amonia, Mothballs, Vinegar, Garlic and Onoin. Smells they don't like. That could result in them picking an even worse spot to set up, :BangHead:
Thought of even borrowing Mums little Terrier rat dog. Problem with him is everything around here is bigger than him so he wouldn't last long, :dontknow:
Steve.

watsea:
I heard camphor works. I read where people had placed camphor sticks at places in their vehicle and camping gear while stopped.  Hope it works because I placed some camphor sticks in a storage box with the third row of seats while they are temporarily out of the vehicle.

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