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    You mentioned not having cats, I don't like the little bastards but that could help.

    Are they chewing up electrical wiring or just nesting for the family? I've heard of chemical (Cayan pepper etc.) repellants and sonic deterrents but they have mixed reviews.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flogger View Post
    You mentioned not having cats, I don't like the little bastards but that could help.

    Are they chewing up electrical wiring or just nesting for the family? I've heard of chemical (Cayan pepper etc.) repellants and sonic deterrents but they have mixed reviews.
    Isn't Mrs 00tec allergic?

    Ive got a good sized live trap that works well for rabbits. Welcome to use it for a while. Lmk
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChickNorris View Post
    Isn't Mrs 00tec allergic?

    Ive got a good sized live trap that works well for rabbits. Welcome to use it for a while. Lmk
    No, but we've never been cat people. My bird wouldnt like that either.
    Wifey is done with pets for a while anyway after she lost her dog.
    If I have to end up with a live trap, I'm going to end up shooting it, don't want to shoot someone else's stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 00tec View Post
    No, but we've never been cat people. My bird wouldnt like that either.
    Wifey is done with pets for a while anyway after she lost her dog.
    If I have to end up with a live trap, I'm going to end up shooting it, don't want to shoot someone else's stuff.
    Large rubbermaid trash can filled with water, or exhaust hose in lid. Not the most humane (but you're past that at this point) but more friendly to the traps.

    I'm not sure about rabbits, but my cousin lives out is same area and had a similar situation with mice. Peppermint oil worked as a deterrent for him. Smells better than moth balls.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crays View Post
    Large rubbermaid trash can filled with water, or exhaust hose in lid. Not the most humane (but you're past that at this point) but more friendly to the traps.

    I'm not sure about rabbits, but my cousin lives out is same area and had a similar situation with mice. Peppermint oil worked as a deterrent for him. Smells better than moth balls.
    Probably easier to hold peppermint, than a moths wings.
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    They are chewing wiring to my coils, oil pressure sensor, and cam actuators.
    Tried some of the repellent stuff, no dice.

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    A good deterrent is a net bag with mothballs under the vehicle. They like the wires because soy oil is used in the manufacturing process. I had to rewire the fuel pump on one of my trucks. The rodents don't like the smell of mothballs. It is a pain to find a place to zip tie the bag of mothballs, but over the fuel tank is a good start. Hope this helps.
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    Online is likely your only option for non live traps. I have so rarely seen the non live traps around in CO since the laws were changed. Ranch stores are your best bet, but I would call them before going there.


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    Live traps are death traps with a couple of extra steps. They work great out here for skunks and children. I mean rabbits.
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