Rats can Destroy your Car
The wet weather is creating big problems for some drivers, but it’s rodents that are doing the damage. In the past five years, there’s been an uptick in cars going into have their vehicles inspected due to gnawed parts, and especially when it rains. And it’s partly due to automakers got away from petroleum-based products and are now using “greener products” that contain soy based insulation that cover wires. This makes it very appealing for rats, but not necessarily for food.
Rodent’s teeth never stop growing so that chewing wires keeps their teeth short and very sharp too. Rodent populations are thriving in this rain from the rotting vegetation in the fields yet they don’t necessarily wanting to be in it. They’ll try to find a dry spot, be it in your car engine compartment or your house. I’ve heard that to prevent rodents from nesting and eating their way through your engine compartment, leave your hood open and light up the area.
http://www.delta-optimist.com/opinion/blogs/deltabc-1.983313/blog-the-winner-rats-the-loser-your-car-1.2147002
