{"title":"Vehicle Rodent Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMice move into cars every fall, and they chew. Here's how to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrap it:\u003c\/strong\u003e capsaicin tape on exposed harnesses, hoses and fuel lines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeter it:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-voltage plate units at the points where rodents get in. The M186 wires to your vehicle; the M229 runs on batteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStored vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e battery-powered units for cars, RVs and boats that sit for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to this? Read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-stop-mice-chewing-car-wires\"\u003eHow to stop mice chewing your car's wiring\u003c\/a\u003e. Already chewed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-an-install-appointment\"\u003eWe repair rodent-damaged wiring\u003c\/a\u003e at our Markham shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 560px; margin: 1em auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/1AXm_uP7XCw\" title=\"Capsaicin rodent tape video from Lockdown Security\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ly-40192317-anti-rodent-protection-tape-capsaicin-tape","title":"Anti-Rodent Capsaicin Tape, 20 m Roll – Same Tape as Honda 4019-2317","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the Japanese-made capsaicin rodent tape that Honda sells through its dealers as part 4019-2317.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same tape, 20 metre (65.6 foot) roll. Our part number is LY-40192317.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHonda doesn't make it. It's made in Japan by the company that supplies Honda, and it isn't sold as a Honda part. It works on any vehicle, not just Hondas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRodents chew wiring, and the repair bills are substantial. The faults are often intermittent and miserable to trace. Some newer vehicles use soy-based wiring insulation, which many technicians believe makes the problem worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe tape has \u003cstrong\u003ecapsaicin encapsulated in the backing\u003c\/strong\u003e, the compound that makes chilli peppers hot. A rodent that bites a wrapped loom gets a mouthful of heat instead of a meal. Unlike sprays, it doesn't wash off or need reapplying every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWiring harnesses, EVAP hoses, fuel lines and any exposed cable run. It applies like ordinary electrical tape and conforms to shapes. It also suits anything that sits parked for months: RVs, boats, trailers, lawn tractors and generators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt protects what it covers and nothing else. It won't stop mice nesting in the air filter box or cabin air intake, so check those too if rodents have been in the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it away from direct exhaust heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"display: inline-block; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the surface of oil, dirt and loose insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap with 50% overlap, stretching slightly for a snug fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with a secure tail and press the edges down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck occasionally and re-wrap if it frays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsaicin is an irritant, and you will regret rubbing your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBooking an install with us? Ask us to wrap the vulnerable harnesses while your vehicle is in the shop. Already chewed? We repair rodent-damaged wiring too. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-an-install-appointment\"\u003eRequest an appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor cleanup, prevention and what actually works, read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-stop-mice-chewing-car-wires\"\u003eHow to stop mice chewing your car's wiring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: inline-block; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame tape as Honda part 4019-2317\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur part number LY-40192317\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness 0.20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey with printed rat pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 mm width x 20 m length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel adhesion 7.74 N \/ 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTensile strength 68.4 N \/ 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElongation 170%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHonda is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. This product is not sold or endorsed by Honda. Honda's part number is shown for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31920700194852,"sku":"LY-40192317","price":62.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/6191\/products\/AntiROdentTape.png?v=1589505079"},{"product_id":"lds-m229","title":"LDS M229 Battery-Powered Rodent Deterrent with 6 High-Voltage Plates","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rodent deterrent that needs no wiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six high-voltage contact plates, random ultrasonic bursts and flashing LEDs, all powered by four AA batteries that last about a year. Nothing connects to your vehicle's electrical system, so it can't drain your battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGerman-engineered for engine bays. A built-in vibration sensor switches it on when the vehicle is parked and off when the engine runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe plates mount where rodents get into the engine bay: along hoses, near the firewall, by the battery tray and around wiring that's already been chewed. \u003cstrong\u003eEach plate is dual-pole\u003c\/strong\u003e, so an animal gets a startling pulse as soon as it touches both contact surfaces, even if it isn't standing on bare metal. Single-pole plates only work when the animal is also touching the vehicle's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe ultrasonic signal fires at random intervals, roughly every 9 to 30 seconds, and shifts between about 21 and 24.5 kHz. The randomness matters because rodents get used to a steady, predictable sound. Treat the sound as a supporting layer. The plates do the real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVehicles that sit: summer cars in storage, RVs, boats, trailers and anything parked outdoors or in a barn. It also suits vehicles you'd rather not wire into, such as leases, because nothing connects to the vehicle's electrical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCold weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated from -20 °C to +80 °C.\u003c\/strong\u003e That covers fall, when mice move into cars, and garaged vehicles all winter. On the coldest nights, a vehicle parked outside can drop below the rated range. AA batteries also lose capacity in deep cold, so check the battery LED more often in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMount the control unit with self-tapping screws or strong double-sided tape, away from exhaust heat and moving parts. The plates run on 4 metre cables. No wiring to the vehicle is needed, but plate placement decides how well it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no hood switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn the unit off with its side switch before anyone works in the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRather have us fit it? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-an-install-appointment\"\u003eBook an install at our Markham shop\u003c\/a\u003e, and we can wrap exposed harnesses with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ly-40192317-anti-rodent-protection-tape-capsaicin-tape\"\u003ecapsaicin rodent tape\u003c\/a\u003e while we're in there. Already chewed? We repair rodent-damaged wiring too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: inline-block; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeterrents: high-voltage shock, ultrasound and flashing LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 dual-pole contact plates, 60 x 60 x 12 mm, on 4 m cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh voltage approx. 220-260 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrasound approx. 21-24.5 kHz at random intervals, up to approx. 105 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 4 x AA alkaline batteries, about 1 year of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage current draw 0.25 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration sensor: on when parked, off when the engine runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED indicators for ultrasound, high voltage and battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature approx. -20 to +80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl unit 140 x 100 x 43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-mark certified (e1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor cleanup, prevention and what actually works, read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-stop-mice-chewing-car-wires\"\u003eHow to stop mice chewing your car's wiring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67581316530212,"sku":"M229","price":329.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/6191\/files\/M229_unit.jpg?v=1790766156"},{"product_id":"lds-m186","title":"LDS M186 Wired Rodent Deterrent with 6 High-Voltage Plates","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wired workhorse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six high-voltage contact plates and an ultrasonic speaker, powered by your vehicle's 12 V battery. It switches off when the ignition is on, and it cuts out automatically if the battery drops below about 11.5 V, so a vehicle that sits won't be left with a flat battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGerman-engineered, e1 approved and compatible with CAN bus vehicles. Average draw is under 5 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA capacitor charges the plates to roughly 200 to 300 V. A rodent that touches a plate gets a sharp, non-lethal shock, and the plate recharges for the next one. The plates work when the animal is also in contact with the vehicle's body, so placement matters: put them at the points where rodents climb into the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe ultrasonic speaker runs at about 22 kHz, up to about 100 dB. Treat the sound as a supporting layer. Rodents get used to sound on its own, and the plates do the real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDaily drivers and vehicles that sit for days or weeks at a time. It's also designed for tractors and farm machinery. For a vehicle you'd rather not wire into, see the battery-powered \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lds-m229\"\u003eLDS M229\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCold weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated from -25 °C to +80 °C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is a wiring job. The unit needs permanent 12 V power, a ground, and an ignition wire that switches it off while you drive. Mount it with self-tapping screws or cable ties, away from exhaust heat and moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore anyone works in the engine bay,\u003c\/strong\u003e pull the unit's fuse and give the plates a minute to discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRather have us fit it? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-an-install-appointment\"\u003eBook an install at our Markham shop\u003c\/a\u003e, and we can wrap exposed harnesses with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ly-40192317-anti-rodent-protection-tape-capsaicin-tape\"\u003ecapsaicin rodent tape\u003c\/a\u003e while we're in there. Already chewed? We repair rodent-damaged wiring too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: inline-block; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeterrents: high-voltage shock and ultrasound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 contact plates, approx. 40 x 40 x 1.5 mm, on approx. 4 m of high-voltage cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate voltage approx. 200-300 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrasound approx. 22 kHz, up to approx. 100 dB, approx. 150° spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating voltage 12-15 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage current draw under 5 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic shut-off below approx. 11.5 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition input switches it off while driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlashing status LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mA fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAN bus compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature approx. -25 to +80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl unit approx. 125 x 70 x 31 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-mark certified (e1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor cleanup, prevention and what actually works, read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-stop-mice-chewing-car-wires\"\u003eHow to stop mice chewing your car's wiring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67581319872548,"sku":"M186","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/6191\/files\/1-kemo-m186.jpg?v=1790766273"},{"product_id":"lds-m640","title":"LDS M640 Battery-Powered Rodent Repeller with Vibration Sensor","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA no-wiring repeller for vehicles in storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six AAA batteries (included) run it for about a year. It pulses variable ultrasound, flashes a blue light at dusk and overnight, and a vibration sensor switches it off when the engine starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnce a minute it sends about 5 seconds of sound, shifting between roughly 12 and 24 kHz. Some people can hear the lower tones. \u003cstrong\u003eRodents can get used to sound on its own,\u003c\/strong\u003e so treat it as an extra layer alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ly-40192317-anti-rodent-protection-tape-capsaicin-tape\"\u003ecapsaicin rodent tape\u003c\/a\u003e, not as your only protection. For a battery-powered unit with shock plates, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lds-m229\"\u003eLDS M229\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSummer cars, RVs, boats and trailers in storage, plus garages, sheds and cottages. It covers roughly 40 m² in an enclosed space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt's splash-proof (IP44), not waterproof, so keep it out of direct spray and dry it off if it gets soaked. Battery life drops in cold weather. If you hear a steady, continuous tone, the batteries are running low and need replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: inline-block; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 6 x AAA batteries, included (alkaline recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery life approx. 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent draw approx. 1 mA, 5 µA on standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency approx. 12-24 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterval approx. 5 seconds on, 55 seconds off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue LED flashes automatically at dusk and at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration sensor switches it off when the engine starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage approx. 40 m² in an enclosed space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP44 splash-proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor cleanup, prevention and what actually works, read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-stop-mice-chewing-car-wires\"\u003eHow to stop mice chewing your car's wiring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67581320003620,"sku":"M640","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/6191\/files\/011.jpg?v=1790766310"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lockdownsecuritycanada.ca\/collections\/vehicle-rodent-protection.oembed","provider":"Lockdown Security","version":"1.0","type":"link"}