Squirrels, rats or critters in engine bay solution! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

davidsn_670 · 05-11-2018, 01:54 PM

As stated in the title, I have found a way to prevent most critters away from chewing, or nesting in the engine bay all year round. I have tried dryer sheets, traps and mothballs. All of them failed and stunk really bad. So I used Tomcat Aerosol spray https://www.homedepot.com/p/Tomcat-1...0605/302683092. This does not stain the engine, does not stink or enters the cabin. You only need to use it once a month. Started applying this in January and a light coating on the entire engine and potential entry areas once a month. I have not seen a single branch/mud/dogfood/trash or chewed on component since then. Works for me and just wanted to share this idea with you! It does smell like peppermint/garlic when first applying but quickly goes away. I know it specifically says not to use it on the engine bay/ cars but I did and it works.

VIP BRZ · 05-11-2018, 02:46 PM

I would be worried about this gumming up my engine..

theirs a reason they warn not to use it on wiring/ battery / engine (to save there ass)

some of the reviews even mention it being "sticky"

davidsn_670 · 05-11-2018, 03:25 PM

I can see your concern but I don't see it happening unless you douche it on there, you know? So far with over 4 months of use engine bay is not sticky or collects dirts. When I say light coats, I mean light coats.. but again I can understand your concern.

Thanks for the input!

Leonardo · 05-11-2018, 03:55 PM

I live chatted with Tomcat a few minutes ago. They are saying not to use it on engines because:

It is flammable.

They have not tested it on engines.

Liability reasons.

Sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium benzoate are pretty safe chemicals. the first is used in toothpaste and the second is a food preservative. The essential oils are self explanatory.

I had Norwegian rats in my engine bay...

8RZ · 05-11-2018, 03:56 PM

I just put a cat in mine.

Don't feed said cat.

Tcoat · 05-11-2018, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonardo

I had Norwegian rats in my engine bay...

Did they have little Viking helmets?

Leonardo · 05-11-2018, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Did they have little Viking helmets?

No, not the one I caught one with a small bear-style trap that I chained/staked to the ground. It weighed 13oz and from nose to tail tip, stretched across the entire lid of a normal 33gallon trash can. like this one... Can't find my pic right now... Little crapping BASTARDS! My engine stunk for awhile. I have since moved out of the boondocks and no longer have a rat problem.

via Imgflip Meme Generator

chaoskaze · 05-11-2018, 07:16 PM

I Just wanna know if OP lives under a tree. Post a picture of your front yard!

*1 I didn't have tis problem when I used to live in the northwest. XD
*2 I did live in the middle of a neighborhood atop of a small hill.... so maybe that helped.

Back to topic, why not just spray it inside the wheel fender/By undercover & near wiper area....instead of the engine bay? It's not raining no more.

05-11-2018, 01:54 PM	#1
davidsn_670 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FRS Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 44 Thanks: 23 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Squirrels, rats or critters in engine bay solution! As stated in the title, I have found a way to prevent most critters away from chewing, or nesting in the engine bay all year round. I have tried dryer sheets, traps and mothballs. All of them failed and stunk really bad. So I used Tomcat Aerosol spray https://www.homedepot.com/p/Tomcat-1...0605/302683092. This does not stain the engine, does not stink or enters the cabin. You only need to use it once a month. Started applying this in January and a light coating on the entire engine and potential entry areas once a month. I have not seen a single branch/mud/dogfood/trash or chewed on component since then. Works for me and just wanted to share this idea with you! It does smell like peppermint/garlic when first applying but quickly goes away. I know it specifically says not to use it on the engine bay/ cars but I did and it works.

05-11-2018, 03:55 PM	#4
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I live chatted with Tomcat a few minutes ago. They are saying not to use it on engines because: It is flammable. They have not tested it on engines. Liability reasons. Sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium benzoate are pretty safe chemicals. the first is used in toothpaste and the second is a food preservative. The essential oils are self explanatory. I had Norwegian rats in my engine bay... __________________ I LIKE TIRES!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FS: Perrin 3" Intake, Torque Solution engine mounts	jonesy	Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons	4	01-10-2017 05:03 PM
Rats in my FR-S	KR-S	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	55	01-01-2016 12:53 AM
Critters chewing on my car.	feedbag	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	9	03-30-2013 12:06 AM
rats or mice chewing under hood	decoratordm	CANADA	3	01-08-2013 04:36 PM

05-11-2018, 02:46 PM	#2
VIP BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: CA - San Fernando Valley Posts: 491 Thanks: 242 Thanked 333 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would be worried about this gumming up my engine.. theirs a reason they warn not to use it on wiring/ battery / engine (to save there ass) some of the reviews even mention it being "sticky"

05-11-2018, 03:25 PM	#3
davidsn_670 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FRS Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 44 Thanks: 23 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can see your concern but I don't see it happening unless you douche it on there, you know? So far with over 4 months of use engine bay is not sticky or collects dirts. When I say light coats, I mean light coats.. but again I can understand your concern. Thanks for the input!

05-11-2018, 07:16 PM	#8
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,720 Thanked 1,294 Times in 874 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I Just wanna know if OP lives under a tree. Post a picture of your front yard! 1 I didn't have tis problem when I used to live in the northwest. XD 2 I did live in the middle of a neighborhood atop of a small hill.... so maybe that helped. Back to topic, why not just spray it inside the wheel fender/By undercover & near wiper area....instead of the engine bay? It's not raining no more.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password