tractor storage

[dogpen2]

HI, I have to store my tractor outside under tarps, lately critters have taken up residence under the tarps. The have not caused any damage yet but I don't want to encourage their visits. Any suggestions what I could put under the covers to help keep them away would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Ed of all trades]

A dog? If I spend money on a tractor I am going to do my best to build something to protect it from the elements. Ed

 

[murphy1244]

I use fabric softener sheets.

 

[normde2001]

HI, I have to store my tractor outside under tarps, lately critters have taken up residence under the tarps. The have not caused any damage yet but I don't want to encourage their visits. Any suggestions what I could put under the covers to help keep them away would be appreciated.
Thanks

moth balls, esp on/around electrical wiring and seat.

 

[mkr7734]

Try Hedge Apples / Osage orange. I have always been told it will keep critters away. Moth balls as stated help with mice.
But then I saw this about Osage orange, The belief about the use of hedge apples for insect control is widespread and persistent. it is claimed that placing hedge apples around the foundation or inside the basement will repel or control insects. A few years ago, Iowa State University toxicologists extracted compounds from hedge apples. When concentrated, these compounds were found to repel insects.

Scientists also found that natural concentrations of these compounds in the fruit were too low to be an effective repellent. So, don't be fooled into spending much to use hedge apples as an insect repellent.

If you decide to pick hedge apples to check out the repellency yourself or to use the fruit as a fall decoration, it would be wise to wear gloves. The milky juice present in the stems and fruit of the Osage-orange can irritate the skin.
I use a shed.

 

[jerrybob]

A few cats might help. If its going to be parked awhile.....mice/rodent pellets is a good idea.

 

[Ehanson]

I sprinkle my coffee grounds around areas I don't want Cats that will spray and mark their spot.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Try putting a few glue traps scattered around on the tractor to catch the animals. They come in sizes for mice and RATS which would hold a pretty good sized animal. Once they step on them, they don't get loose, they may carry off the trap stuck to their foot if they are huge critter, but I bet they wont come back.

 

[motownbrowne]

Personally, I'd take the tarp off. Tractors are designed to live outside. Yes, they like a warm dry place by the fire instead, but they can survive outdoors (I doubt if my '49 8n has ever been parked inside). I think the tarp just encourages vermin to nest in your equipment by giving them more shelter.

 

[oosik]

I agree with motownbrowne - get rid of the tarp. I've used mothballs with success.

BTW - welcome to TBN & the forum.

 

[normde2001]

Moth balls, cheap and easy, a no-brainer.

 

[jerrybob]

I sprinkle my coffee grounds around areas I don't want Cats that will spray and mark their spot.

I use both.....plus......the coffee keeps the cats up all night and on the look out for them critters.:laughing:

 

[yanmars]

:laughing: jerrybob lol

 

[Ed of all trades]

I use both.....plus......the coffee keeps the cats up all night and on the look out for them critters.:laughing:

I like that. Ed

 

[careyo63]

I use both.....plus......the coffee keeps the cats up all night and on the look out for them critters.:laughing:

I gave this some thought. The neighbor's outside cats keeps the critters away that's for sure. But if I don't tilt forward my seat which it stays under a extension of the carport, Sure enough there will be one sacked out in it. And put out the Coffee grounds. That's "Not" going to happen. I'd never get any sleep!!!.

 

[Dakota_male]

I purchased a Cover Tech garage last year 12x25' with vents, it protected and breaths well so no condensation. I put a vapour barrier beneath the 2" of gravel.

I gave this some thought. The neighbor's outside cats keeps the critters away that's for sure. But if I don't tilt forward my seat which it stays under a extension of the carport, Sure enough there will be one sacked out in it. And put out the Coffee grounds. That's "Not" going to happen. I'd never get any sleep!!!.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

HI, I have to store my tractor outside under tarps, lately critters have taken up residence under the tarps. The have not caused any damage yet but I don't want to encourage their visits. Any suggestions what I could put under the covers to help keep them away would be appreciated.
Thanks

Moth balls will keep critters at bay as will fabric softener sheet thingies.