Rat's nest?!

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  1. nudriver

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    Is there a reason why they would be in my Prius and not my other electric and hybrid cars that I also park outside? Also, how effective do you think this might be?
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    The only effective solution is to get rid of the rodents. if your afraid of their nest you won't want to set or clean up traps.

    Use the green poison cubes. Which is what cities use when a problem is reported.

    The wiring insulation in some areas is soy based making it more attractive. But rodents can get into the cabin even with screens and once under the dash your done.
     
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    Is there a reason why they would be in my Prius and not my other electric and hybrid cars that I also park outside? Also, how effective do you think this might be?
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    Soy insulation and no.
     
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    You mean soy insulation is specific to Prius and draws mice and the spray doesn't work? It got a ton of stars.
     
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    The spray works. Not the specific one that you mention, but a different one with peppermint oil that I've used for years.

    The electronic detergents don't work.