What is the best way to deter rats from getting in my car without harming myself.?

The building where I live chooses to keep the buildings garbage outside. It happens to be connected to the building parking lot where I park my car. The rats go through the garbage and bring the good stuff up to my car where they can eat comfortably. I've found things like pizza crust, chicken bones, chinese ribs and rice and a bottle cap with a half smoked cigarette. I live in NYC and these are some tough rats. Putting poison around only makes me liable for possible damages. I dont know what else to do. The building mgmt. refuses to do anything about it. They told me to take them to court. I incurred thousands of dollars in bills in these last two years. I had to change my wires because they chewed through that and the continuous engine cleanings. Getting very expensive and I cant afford to move. Looking for Pied Piper. Help!What is the best way to deter rats from getting in my car without harming myself.?
I assume its not your apartment. To sue then is useless, since you are not the owner. I bet, the owner does not care, but still I would tell him and complain every time I pay the rent.


then....move out. sure you can afford to move out.


maybe you even find a cheaper place, without rats. dont be lazy.





If its your apartment, then you are a part of the community, and paying partly to run the building. So you have more possibilities.


As the owner you can sue. but before that, you can call in a community meeting, tell announce the cause, and call for to move the garbage. Communities usually pay for professional ratkillers (dunno correct term)


Dont worry, rat poison will not harm you.....just dont pick it up and eat it, hehe.


I also had a rat problem in my apartment. I put poison, often, never harmed me.What is the best way to deter rats from getting in my car without harming myself.?
OMG... ! I WAS gonna say try sticky glue traps but they would probably just drag them around. Plus you might find them alive with the trap ......eew. Well good luck, sorry i'm not of more help...
Felix might solve your problem!

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