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\n ERIE, Pa.<\/span>, March 10, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Over recent months, you may have found yourself driving less than usual. While your car sits idle, the inside of your hood makes for a cozy escape from the cold for many unwanted creatures \u2013 like mice. They may be small, but they can create big problems for you and your vehicle. A single mouse can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your car in a matter of days. And the diseases they carry can be harmful to your health, too.<\/p>\n

If you suspect a mouse has made your car its new home, the best course of action is to get it out \u2014 fast.\u00a0Erie Insurance<\/a>\u00a0provides five ways to tell if there are mice in your vehicle:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n Car problems<\/b>:\u00a0Unfortunately, some drivers first discover a rodent problem when their car won’t start or isn’t working properly. This is often caused by mice chewing through wires in the engine compartment. With so many complex electrical systems in modern cars, chewed-up wires are almost guaranteed to cause problems. <\/li>\n
  2. \n Damaged upholstery<\/b>:\u00a0If a mouse has decided to make itself a new home in your car, it will start by looking for materials to build a nest. If you find holes in your seats, missing chunks of insulation or chewed-up foam, you might have a mouse problem. <\/li>\n
  3. \n Mouse droppings<\/b>:\u00a0Like any pest infestation, finding animal waste is a pretty good indicator that you have a problem. Look for tiny mouse droppings on your car’s carpeting, seat and dashboard. <\/li>\n
  4. \n Bad smells<\/b>:\u00a0If you detect foul odors coming from your car, it may be due to a pest problem. Often, drivers will first detect these smells coming from the vehicle’s air vents. Mice can use the vent system as a tunnel to get from the engine bay to your car’s interior. And vents often provide easy access to insulation and filter materials they can use to build a nest.\u00a0 <\/li>\n
  5. \n Mouse nest<\/b>:\u00a0Finding a mouse nest is the easiest way to confirm your rodent suspicions. The first place you should look is inside your car’s airbox (that’s where the engine air filter is located). Mice love this location because it’s warm and protected from the elements. Open the box and look for signs of rodent freeloaders. The area should be empty and relatively clean, so it will be evident if there’s a nest inside. You should also check under your car’s plastic engine cover if it has one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Even if you leave your doors closed and your windows rolled up, there are plenty of ways for a mouse to get into your car. Once you’ve made the unfortunate discovery, here are four ways to get them out.<\/p>\n

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    1. \n Turn up the heat<\/b>
      \n .\u00a0<\/b>Just like humans, mice don’t like extreme temperatures. Roll up your car’s windows and park in the sun on a nice day. Or blast the heat in the car for a few minutes. All that heat may convince the mouse to move out. <\/li>\n
    2. \n Honk the horn.<\/b>
      \n \u00a0<\/b>Loud noises, like honking your horn, may scare a mouse of its new home in your car. <\/li>\n
    3. \n Use repellent.<\/b>
      \n \u00a0<\/b>Most home improvement stores will sell several types of mouse repellents you can place in and around your car. Many people have also had success using cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil. <\/li>\n
    4. \n Set mousetraps.<\/b>\u00a0Mousetraps aren’t only useful for\u00a0keeping mice out of your house<\/a>. Setting traps in or under your vehicle can also help protect your vehicle from unwanted visitors. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      At Erie Insurance, animal-related damage to your car is covered by the optional\u00a0comprehensive coverage<\/a>\u00a0in your auto insurance policy. That includes damage to your car from mice or rats. You’ll just be responsible for paying your\u00a0deductible<\/a>. Check out this video for more information on rats in your hood and how to prevent it.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

      If you have questions about your specific policy, talk to your\u00a0local ERIE<\/span> agent\u00a0<\/a>to understand what your policy can cover (and where you might have gaps).<\/p>\n

      \n About Erie Insurance<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

      According to\u00a0A.M. Best Company,\u00a0Erie Insurance Group, based in\u00a0Erie, Pennsylvania<\/span>, is the 11th\u00a0largest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile insurer in\u00a0the United States\u00a0based on direct premiums written and the 16th\u00a0largest property\/casualty insurer in\u00a0the United States\u00a0based on total lines net premium written.\u00a0 The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by\u00a0A.M. Best Company, has nearly 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the\u00a0District of Columbia.\u00a0Erie Insurance Group\u00a0is a FORTUNE 500 company.<\/p>\n

      News releases and more information about\u00a0Erie Insurance Group\u00a0are available at\u00a0www.erieinsurance.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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