Rodents in my engine compartment, what to do to discourage them?

Rodents in my engine compartment, what to do to discourage them?
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This is why I kill them as quickly as possible. I’ve had them chew wiring harnesses. They bricked one of my motorcycles. I would invest in 6 Victor rat traps at about $2.00 each. I’d also get a dozen Victor mouse traps. I would place them all around and in the vehicle. Just keep doing it until you go a week without catching one. Don’t delay! They are working on reproduction as we speak.
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