Ported muffler, ?? Dumb question

[Huskybill]

I have had problems with mice time to time. My newly purchased Hobart gas engine welder Kohler powered had the twin cylinders full of insulation, mice nests. Even my cub cadets get mice nests in the cowls. I’m worried about mice getting in the larger round added exhaust port and building a nest? Has anyone had a problem yet?

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Get yourself a hungry cat.

 

[CatMan Fetters]

100% Peppermint oil, I spray my tractor motor once a week, no more mice issues!

 

[pioneerguy600]

You can always add a spark screen or even a stainless steel more open mesh cover, just takes two sheet metal screws to hold it in place,

 

[ammoaddict]

I haven't had mice in any mufflers, but I have had stink bugs in there. I put screens back in the ones I could.

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[MnSam]

Large screen mesh as mentioned or cork it when it sits.

 

[NorthernMaverick]

We have like 15 +/- barn cats. Mice are kinda rare around here. Plus one on keeping screens in, if you're talking about chainsaws.

 

[Okie294life]

Put a plug in it like dirt bike dudes do or get a flapper like tractors have if the pipes upright. Real cool looking too when the engine revs or lugs.

 

[Mad Professor]

Put these in the barns, ~ 1-gal water. Smear some peanut butter on the bottle and dress with some sunflower seeds. Make sure the bottle spins free and is balanced

Use a scrap board for a vermin ramp. Check every couple days to dump and refresh the water. They never get the bait. Squirrels will steal the bait, rat traps or shoot them