The Ford Barn

BILL WZOREK · 11-20-2010, 08:56 AM

I will be putting th 41 out side under one of those instant / potable car covers ( you know you see them all around like a Qunset ) so that the 53 can come in and have new life put back in to her this winter.
What can I put in or around to discourage them there VERMENTS from wanting to come in to the stored Car ?

BILL W

Displayman · 11-20-2010, 09:46 AM

You can put a lot of sheets of "Bounce" drier sheets.
Keeps mice out of our cars and boats. Plus smells nice
come spring when you take them back out.

Good Luck

Bob -Hampshire, illinois

4dFord/SC · 11-20-2010, 10:08 AM

Irish Spring soap shavings are also supposed to work. Boat owners use them when storing their boats for the winter.

ole39 · 11-20-2010, 10:16 AM

second the bounce sheets!!

19Fordy · 11-20-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

I will be putting th 41 out side under one of those instant / potable car covers ( you know you see them all around like a Qunset ) so that the 53 can come in and have new life put back in to her this winter.
What can I put in or around to discourage them there VERMENTS from wanting to come in to the stored Car ?

BILL W

I wonder if you could somehow jack it up off the ground and use "rat guards" like in the Navy.

Chet/Ma. · 11-20-2010, 10:35 AM

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When stored outside under those shelters there is a lot of moister trapped inside. You should put something on the ground, like a tarp for a barrier. Keep the snow off because they have been known to collapse now and then. Chet/Ma.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-20-2010, 12:42 PM

I use Irish Spring Soap, Bounce Dryer Sheets, Moth Balls, Decon poison and have two cats that live outside most of the time.

Rustyspokes · 11-20-2010, 08:07 PM

Bill... there are what they call "Stickey Boards", they are about 5 X 10 , catches all the spiders and mice that dare to venture inside the car, also work in the shop or Garage .. JMO

BILL WZOREK · 11-20-2010, 08:46 PM

Where do they sell these "Stickey Boards"

Old Henry · 11-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Here are some glueboards for sale: http://www.bugsaway.com/catalog/glueboards-c-28.html

billwill · 11-20-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

I will be putting th 41 out side under one of those instant / potable car covers ( you know you see them all around like a Qunset ) so that the 53 can come in and have new life put back in to her this winter.
What can I put in or around to discourage them there VERMENTS from wanting to come in to the stored Car ?

BILL W

Kakes of isash sping soap.

Adam/Mill Valley CA · 11-20-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

I use Irish Spring Soap, Bounce Dryer Sheets, Moth Balls, Decon poison and have two cats that live outside most of the time.

JM35, you sound like a belt and suspenders kinda guy-maybe some duct tape, too

Adam

Grandpas38 · 11-21-2010, 07:51 AM

I've used Cloves in my campers and boats.

PeteVS · 11-21-2010, 08:11 AM

I have a "Car Jacket" for my Chebby. It's like a clam shell- open it up, drive onto it, fold the cover over the car and zip it up. The car is kept in a garage that isn't very tight and there are a lot of the critters around. I usually put some mothballs around.
ALSO, try to get the car as tight as possible- places like vents, where the pedals and shifter come into the cabin, windows, trunk, etc.

chuck stevens · 11-21-2010, 08:50 AM

Bill,
I use dryer sheets inside the cars, and good old fashion mouse traps in different areas. The new puppy gets into everything so I can't use poison until I leave for the south.

BILL WZOREK · 11-21-2010, 08:54 AM

Chuck
When you going south.
You taking sussie with you?

Bill

Frank The Plumber · 11-21-2010, 09:26 AM

Mice follow pheromone trails of urine, they use them as little paths, they tend to not like standing in the open, if you glue trap surround the tires with boards.

Karl Wolf · 11-21-2010, 01:12 PM

I had to keep my 39 deluxe outside when I first got it, to keep the moisture from collecting, I kept two 40 watt light bulbs going in it all the time... Two, in case one burned out... Karl

Chris in MA · 11-21-2010, 05:43 PM

Put 6 or more fresh Bounce sheets in the front and 6 or more in the rear seat. They work great for keeping the mice out, I have a garage full of mouse poop, no mice inside The thick plastic on the ground will help with the moisture.

You can get glue traps at Home Depot or Wal-Mart. A warning on these, they stick to EVERYTHING they touch, they will slide with the critters momentum. Keep the Glue Boards outside the car.

C

1937ford · 11-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Tin-foil in all the open holes. Tail pipes etc...... It works great. The mice can not get through....................

11-20-2010, 08:56 AM	#1
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	How to keep the critters out ??? I will be putting th 41 out side under one of those instant / potable car covers ( you know you see them all around like a Qunset ) so that the 53 can come in and have new life put back in to her this winter. What can I put in or around to discourage them there VERMENTS from wanting to come in to the stored Car ? BILL W

11-20-2010, 09:46 AM	#2
Displayman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampshire, Illinois Posts: 392	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? You can put a lot of sheets of "Bounce" drier sheets. Keeps mice out of our cars and boats. Plus smells nice come spring when you take them back out. Good Luck Bob -Hampshire, illinois

11-20-2010, 10:08 AM	#3
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Irish Spring soap shavings are also supposed to work. Boat owners use them when storing their boats for the winter.

11-20-2010, 10:16 AM	#4
ole39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: west central ill Posts: 170	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? second the bounce sheets!!

11-20-2010, 10:35 AM	#6
Chet/Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 157	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When stored outside under those shelters there is a lot of moister trapped inside. You should put something on the ground, like a tarp for a barrier. Keep the snow off because they have been known to collapse now and then. Chet/Ma.

11-20-2010, 12:42 PM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? I use Irish Spring Soap, Bounce Dryer Sheets, Moth Balls, Decon poison and have two cats that live outside most of the time. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 11-20-2010 at 01:28 PM.

11-20-2010, 08:07 PM	#8
Rustyspokes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Coast Canada B.C. Interior Posts: 332	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Bill... there are what they call "Stickey Boards", they are about 5 X 10 , catches all the spiders and mice that dare to venture inside the car, also work in the shop or Garage .. JMO

11-20-2010, 08:46 PM	#9
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Where do they sell these "Stickey Boards"

11-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#10
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Here are some glueboards for sale: http://www.bugsaway.com/catalog/glueboards-c-28.html

11-21-2010, 07:51 AM	#13
Grandpas38 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mendon, MA Posts: 25	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? I've used Cloves in my campers and boats.

11-21-2010, 08:11 AM	#14
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,771	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? I have a "Car Jacket" for my Chebby. It's like a clam shell- open it up, drive onto it, fold the cover over the car and zip it up. The car is kept in a garage that isn't very tight and there are a lot of the critters around. I usually put some mothballs around. ALSO, try to get the car as tight as possible- places like vents, where the pedals and shifter come into the cabin, windows, trunk, etc. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

11-21-2010, 08:50 AM	#15
chuck stevens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 758	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Bill, I use dryer sheets inside the cars, and good old fashion mouse traps in different areas. The new puppy gets into everything so I can't use poison until I leave for the south.

11-21-2010, 08:54 AM	#16
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Chuck When you going south. You taking sussie with you? Bill

11-21-2010, 09:26 AM	#17
Frank The Plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 693	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Mice follow pheromone trails of urine, they use them as little paths, they tend to not like standing in the open, if you glue trap surround the tires with boards.

11-21-2010, 01:12 PM	#18
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? I had to keep my 39 deluxe outside when I first got it, to keep the moisture from collecting, I kept two 40 watt light bulbs going in it all the time... Two, in case one burned out... Karl

11-21-2010, 05:43 PM	#19
Chris in MA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newburyport, MA Posts: 123	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Put 6 or more fresh Bounce sheets in the front and 6 or more in the rear seat. They work great for keeping the mice out, I have a garage full of mouse poop, no mice inside The thick plastic on the ground will help with the moisture. You can get glue traps at Home Depot or Wal-Mart. A warning on these, they stick to EVERYTHING they touch, they will slide with the critters momentum. Keep the Glue Boards outside the car. C

11-21-2010, 07:35 PM	#20
1937ford Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	Re: How to keep the critters out ??? Tin-foil in all the open holes. Tail pipes etc...... It works great. The mice can not get through....................