Can anyone tell what this is under the hood?

[masa_deguchi_179132]

I opened the hood of my 2021 Mercedes Benz C43 and found this yellowish puffy stuff. All I know is it shouldn’t be there, but I have no idea what it is. Can anyone tell what that is? Thanks!

[PvtPublic]

Looks like critters trying to start a nest. Get some gloves and remove it before they move in.

[Purebred]

Looks like some of the insulation from the hood has been torn off and fell into that area.

[Cavell]

Why would a Mercedes’ owner open their hood?

[sstreky_177112]

What the hell is that a toupee?

[weekend-warrior]

I agree it looks like something is making a nest. remove it and keep an eye under the hood it will probably try again.

[texases]

Do you have a nearby source of fiberglass batting that this critter is putting there? Get rid of the source, if possible.

[masa_deguchi_179132]

Thanks for your responses. I forwarded the picture to the local dealer. They think that it’s rodent nesting. I put (humane) traps in the garage, and I will have my car inspected next week to make sure there’s no damage.

[Tester]

We use this in a pole barn where all kinds of vehicles are stored.

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/insect-pest-control/animal-traps-repellents/messinas-reg-rodent-stopper-reg-ready-to-use-repellent-spray-32-oz/rs-u-016/p-1444439512206.htm

Haven’t seen hide nor hair of any critters.

Tester

[masa_deguchi_179132]

I appreciate the information! I have to do what it takes to get those critters out of my garage!

[PvtPublic]

@masa_deguchi_179132

I put (humane) traps in the garage,

Humane?? For heavens sake why? So they can procreate and have more critters to infest places where they don’t belong?

[masa_deguchi_179132]

I meant a safe-for-human option.

[LoudThunder]

Here is an old posting from the past (and we know there’s nothing better than “A blast from the past…”

Squirrel chewed an injector wire in Clearwater Florida friend's 2015 Mustang

I live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, in a suburban area, my home is on 1/2 acre lot, I have many trees, and most of my neighbor’s properties are similar. Last fall, I found nut/acorn/etc debris on top of the engines of both my 2019 Toyota and 2020 Honda. Some of the wire harness wrap was chewed on but no other damage. The “Scat” (rodent droppings) was larger than a mouse and Googled research suggested squirrels or rats. I have never seen any rats in the area, but there is no shortag…

And here is another posting…

Squirrel chewed an injector wire in Clearwater Florida friend's 2015 Mustang

Now that it has been brought up, I remember I also tried this. We have a fake plastic owl that we bought to put next to the bird feeder to “hopefully” scare off the squirrels, and it did absolutely no good… I do not believe it scared off anything. Small birds landed on its head and left their “calling cards…” The squirrels just seemed to ignore it… But we did try the owl around the cars, in front, in back, on the sides, even on the roof. It did not fit in the engine compartment and we con…

And finally, one more…

Squirrel chewed an injector wire in Clearwater Florida friend's 2015 Mustang

you can try something like this… Amazon.com : Loraffe Under Hood Rodent Ultrasonic Rat Repellent Mice Deterrent with Ultrasound and LED Flashlights, for 12V 24V Vehicle Auto Garage Pest Control, Keep Animal from Chewing Car Wiring : Garden & Outdoor

And if it turns out to be rodents, don’t expect them to go peacefully…

[weekend-warrior]

the old Jedi rat. they are a little harder to get rid of.
“Go I will not”

[gkeantrader_178950]

Looks like birds trying to start a nest.

[johnnyspapa]

It looks like a nest or nylon bag or sth like this…

[VOLVO-V70]

This is one of those things I just don’t understand . It seems in the amount of time it took to take a picture , logon to a forum and post the picture the person could have used a stick or broom to see it would drop out and then have a clue to what it was.

[Tester]

Hmmm?

I wonder if opening the car door, pulling the hood release, closing the car door, then manually opening the hood might have scared off whatever critter that built the nest?

Nah!

That could never happen.

Tester