Hybrid and electric cars are more vulnerable to rat and mouse damage than standard petrol cars. There are a few reasons for this; in a plug-in car the battery charging becomes nicely warm, enticing rodents to make a home. Wires often contain soya in their coatings and peanut oil is sometimes used as a lubricant. Unfortunately damage can run to tens of thousands of dollars and it can happen several times. Once rats and mice have been inside the fabric of the car they leave a scent trail which can draw them in again. People are often upset by the thought of rats and mice having the run of their beloved EV, particularly when they have tried many times to get rid of them.
RatMat Is Better Than Rat Repellent Spray To Protect Electric Cars From Rat Damage
Owners often try rat repellent spray in an effort to repel rodents from their car. Sometimes it helps but often the rodents get used to the smell and the damage continues. Thankfully RatMat is better than sprays for protecting electric cars, and other types of vehicle from rat damage. Working like an electric fence on the floor rats and mice simply won’t cross it meaning that damage stops. Cars can drive straight across and you can walk over it with shoes on so it is a barrier to rodents but not to humans.
Simply lay a perimeter of tiles around your car, connect the energiser and power on. Set up in minutes, lasts for many years. The system is low maintainence, as long as it is kept clear of debris it will continue to reliably protect your electric car for years to come.
If you have rodents in your house it won't be long until they cause significant damage. Rats and mice can both two cables in cars and computer systems, leading to thousands of pounds worth of damage in bed cases. If you want to work out whether you have a rat or mouse infestation then check out our blog post on the differences between rats and mice. The first step is to block up any holes and remove food and water sources. Make sure there are no hiding places for them to make a nest.
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