RV Repair: packrat!!, little hideaway, live traps

Question
Hello

I do not use my vehicle everyday so Ithought I'd aske you the following - maybe you will have an advice for me -

I just found out that I have pack rats under my dashboard and inside the air filter housing - they collectedf my dog food - a lot of it into there and I could see their hair too inthe air filter.  Luckyly, seems like they did not chew on any wires yet.   I immediately put the dogs food away, closed it in a metal shelf.  But still, I am concern.   My mechanic said that I should leave my hood half open so it won't feel like a cozy little hideaway.   What do you think please and do you have any advices?

Thank you,   Gabe  

Answer
Hi Gabe:
I see this frequently enough at my shop. There is not a lot to do other than cleaning it our as best you can. Good thing they did not chew the wires or worse, have one die in your heater duct. I doubt keeping the hood open will help any. Might try and catch them in a rat trap, one of those live traps?
Good luck!
Bill