> dilute mint oil and some isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle Neat. I can see that. I recall mixing Dr. Bonners peppermint soap with water and spraying that all over tires, around fender wheels, around the bus before storing it for some time. I doubt it did squat to deter or confuse rodents though. Idea for GoWesty R&D (tongue in cheek, mostly joking) "Cat 'n Mouse Mat" Mat would have scent of cat or similar that mice might avoid. Drive your bus onto mat. Neil.
On 5/24/20, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > I once said using cotton balls with mint oil... but here's another trick... > dilute mint oil and some isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and spray the > floor and entrance way with it... > > On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 12:08 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> Were application of this type of product even a real deterrent, you'd >> think some enterprising person would've come up with a spray >> containing a scent like peppermint and non scented equivalent to a >> Fluid Film type product that would not harm or degrade tire compounds. -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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