osugasman

What is the deal with mice and 993s? This is the second car I've seen with either evidence of mice living in center tunnel or actual mice needing to be removed from heater box area more than once. I am considering making an offer on a 96 targa that has had mice removed by Porsche dealer on more than one occasion. Last occasion was 12/17/2007. Looks to have not been a problem for last 4 years.

Should I be concerned about ancillary damage?

Thx, Brian

ble2011

That's one more reason why mine's in here...

NC TRACKRAT

People think I'm paranoid for having mouse traps all over the garage...Well, yes, I am! I try to never leave any garage doors open unless they're in my field of vision. All possible cracks and crevices have been filled.

axl911

Not only in the heater boxes or center tunnel. They also like to snuggle on top of the cylinders.

Here is mine when I opened up my engine.

CorrdoBrit

BBQ'ed rodent..... yum yum. A delicacy in some parts of the world.

Van1

When I bought my car the PPI revealed that mice had lived in my engine compartment at one time. Chunks of the sound pad were missing and there was a ground wire on the harness that had part of its casing chewed off with the copper exposed. The tech wasn't concerned about it and said that it is something that could be fixed when the engine was removed. A few years ago, I did remove the engine to change the clutch and at the same time I removed the alternator to install an RS pulley. I then found what happened to the missing sound pad as there were piles of it on top of the engine underneath the fan shroud. I also fixed the wiring by soldering in a new piece.

Bottom line, I'd be concerned about compromised wiring casing. Mice will chew anything. And much of the wiring in the 993 is hard to see or to get to without engine removal.

FisterD

I guess mice just have good taste in cars

Cemoto

This has worked for me.

I learned from a friend who owns a restaurant about these ultrasonic devices. He used them, and swore it worked really well as his place was by a river and he never had a problem with mice or rats.

So the first time I saw evidence of mice in the garage I bought one. I paid quite a bit more than this and got a more sophisticated device, but it has worked well for me for almost 20 years.

The one time afterward when I found a mouse in the garage (I think he came in on my wife's car which was parked outside for a few days) it was literally running in circles as if the sound was driving it crazy. I then opened the garage door a crack and he left never to return.

Some people say these doesn't work, even some scientists, but my experience is positive. You do need to follow the directions and alternate frequencies from time to time. It is more of a discouragement to the mice and the sound-waves can be obnoxious to your ears too when on loud.

I've set mine up mid-height on a shelf in the corner of a finished three car garage, so it broadcasts well and the sound bounces off the walls.

I think I paid about $125. around 20 years ago for a unit somewhat like this ( same brand) so maybe the price has come down. I always move the volume to loud in the fall. It makes kind of a squelching sound. It is really a deterrent type of device, not an eradicator.

Best of luck.

osugasman

Thanks all for the info. I am very concerned about damaged wiring and potentially unwanted "smells". Easy enough to install a BirdX type sonic device (I have one in my attic). Anyone know how dogs would react to this though? FYI: I have 'wintered' a convertible corvette for 5 winters without any problems that I am aware of so was wondering if the 993 just seems more appealing to the mice? Maybe they really are "Porsche" guys...Ha Ha.

Martin S.

Keep a box of DeCon in the engine compartment. Also, leave the engine lid open, something about mice not liking an open area.

I keep my car in a trailer which is pretty well sealed up, I hope!

95 NC 993

I have traps all over my garage as well but fixing the warped garage door solved the problem. It was only off about 1/4" but that's all it took. It isn't just the 993 model that is appealing to mice because my old '96 Formula had a full nest and dead mouse inside the blower fan unit when I brought it in to the dealership. They laughed about how common it was. Same issue with another car at one time. This time behind the glove box. Unfortunately there is a smell attached with these critters or the nest that they build. It is difficult to remove or mask.

TJ993

What is DeCon ?

Thanks Tom

Martin S.

http://www.d-conproducts.com/


Mouse killer bait!!!