Where did the mice collect this?

[sabino56]

I have a 68 project. Runs and I have it parked in a closed garage. I opened trunk for first time in about 6 mo or so and found two nests in rear corners of trunk.  I’ve had car in same place for -10 years and never had anything nest in it so on one hand a surprise but given I’ve trapped mice in garage previously, I guess not too surprising. Interesting to me is I didn’t find droppings but I’m no rodent expert.

I have the original basic low back buckets and bench rear seat, vinyl covered.  Looking at rear of back seat, padding looks brownish but guessing this is from rear cushion regardless? Just curious if anyone knows for sure.  I haven’t tried to pull out rear bench to look yet.

[MO]

Most often it's from seat cushions or something that is stored in the car; blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, etc.

[169INDY]

Dam IT!

Full War is in order on the pests immediately.  (*Where they Nest they Eat and Piss and Poo!)

Bait, Set & Monitor Traps. Deny them ANY convenient access, No Food or water sources.

DEFCON III.

Reset if this is just a Historical past Rodent Condo furnishings.

Good reminder for All of us.

[R68GTO]

That looks like rear seat cushion cotton batting.

[sabino56]

Thanks for responses, nothing else stored in car so seat cushion I guess.  I guess I’ll pull out back seat and see what damage was done.

[rlw68]

Critter pad, with Astro Ventilation       Also found some under the headliner during resto.

[Kelley W King]

I find something that really draws them is paper towels. My local show bag usually has windex and paper towels usually left in the trunk. I switched cars to show, left the bag in the different car and bingo mouse crap. My method is the old wood traps with peanut butter. Gets them every time. I keep a couple set in my shop always.

[maroman]

I own a 1918 military truck that had set idle for decades. It has NO upholstery , only a wood seat. When I was ready to start the engine I decided to pull the oil pan first. The starter was not installed for a long time leaving an opening. The cotton batting like yours completely filled the pan so that I couldn't see the crankshaft. No idea where the lil SOB got the cotton.

[Charley PHX]

By some strange coincidence, I came across THIS:  MouseBlocker ==> https://www.calcarcover.com/product/mouse-blocker-pro-12-volt-mb61924/8416 shortly after reading this post. 

Found this by accident, while checking out car covers recommended by Jim (169INDY) couple days ago in a separate thread.

No idea whatsoever if this thing is any good. Description says '3 different levels of Ultrasonic frequency (85-115 Db) making this unit VERY Loud!!' I hope that means only audible to the mice? Description is unclear...

[maroman]

A  buddy has his garage protected by these things. He was telling me how great they are as a little guy snuck in the door and ran to his nest like he had been there before. He also tried the Irish Spring soap that everyone brags about. The mouse built a nest in the box after he ate half the bar of soap.

[Kelley W King]

I tryed the ultra sonic  plus poisons and so called miracle traps. The old wooden piece with peanut butter works best for me. I have another building at my place for my mowers ect. plus fish food for my pond. If I see they got to the fish food I can set 3 or 4 traps, cut out the lights and within an hour the traps have the critters.

[Vince]

You have to make sure you have a cat that is a great mouser, but when I had a mama cat and one of her offspring prowling my house and garage area outside they basically caught any rodents that came around.   Nothing like a mouser cat to keep the rodents under control.   

[Pacecarjeff]

I generally don't have a rodent problem anymore....  lol

[169INDY]

^^Agreed.

My Cat Caught a Mouse (Motor) this day.

[MO]

Cat patrol for sure.