If you have nibbles on your seat cushions, chew marks on your car mats or droppings on the floor board you may have a mouse in your car. Even new vehicles can attract pests if they’re near an area with rodents. However, following the tips below can help you prevent mice from making a home in your car.

Check Your Location

To keep mice out of your vehicle, make sure that you do not park your car near areas where they are likely to hide. This will make it less likely that they choose your car as a nest. In addition, make sure that food isn’t stored near or inside your car. If you already have a mouse in your car, consider leaving the hood open when parked so it has an easy way out.

Place Deterrents in the Vehicle

To discourage mice, place heavily scented items such as dog hair, peppermint oil or dryer sheets in your car. Items that smell like a predator, like used cat litter or powdered fox urine, can be especially effective at repelling rodents. Another option is to place a trap in the car to catch the mouse.

Consider Professional Help

If you’ve tried resolving your rodent problem yourself, call an exterminator. Pest control experts can help set a trap or offer other solutions to be certain that your car is free of unwanted animals.

Following this advice can keep your car free from animals. For more tips on preventing mice from making a home in your car, call Area-Wide Exterminators in Stockton at 209-464-4731.