BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 19, 2020
It’s also not uncommon for mice and other rodents to take up residence in vehicles during the off season — particularly in winter when they need someplace to hunker down. Unfortunately, these tiny, furry critters are capable of wreaking havoc on mechanical components and interior upholstery. To prevent more mice from moving in, Kassey Michaud, owner of Madawaska Auto Parts-NAPA in Madawaska, said he swears by Bounce dryer fabric sheets. “They don’t seem to like the smell and ever since I started doing that I’ve not had any problems with mice.” But Michaud did say it’s a good idea to regularly check a vehicle’s air filters to make sure a rodent has not snuck in, despite traps, poison or dryer sheets.