Posted on 02/24/2024 9:42:54 AM PST by EnderWiggin1970
Weaponry systems in Ukraine, many of which were supplied by European countries, have been rendered unworkable, not due to Russian interference, but because of damage caused by mice and other rodents. Seemingly, these creatures have developed a preference for cable insulation made of corn fiber over synthetic materials. This predilection leads to malfunctioning electrical installations, rendering the expensive equipment essentially worthless, and requiring rapid overhauling.
Mice and rats have become a bane on the frontline for both Ukrainian and Russian forces, with these rodents capable of nesting almost anywhere, even in the exhaust systems of armored vehicles.
The disadvantage of eco-friendly military equipment in a war zone Advanced mid-range anti-aircraft systems such as the SAMP/T battery or short-range variants like the IRIS-T in SLM and SLS versions have also found their way to Ukraine. The former are designed to combat high-altitude aircrafts at around 74.5 miles or ballistic missiles at a 18.6-mile distance. Meanwhile, the IRIS-T SLM systems are intended to tackle aircrafts or drones and manoeuvering missiles within a range of up to 24.8 miles (SLM) or roughly 6.2 miles (SLS).
Several European countries have supplied a wide range of weapon systems. However, the dilemma of ensuring electrical insulation durability has become a sticking point for newer equipment. This issue affects a multitude of nations where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) guidelines are making their way into the arms industry.
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I had them replace the cabin air filter.
The technician showed me the almost 2" diameter hole neatly chewed by mice in it.
He said it's been a bad year for mice in all kinds of vehicles.
He told on one Renegade that cost over $15,000 to replace all of the wiring harness.
The mice have even gotten in the rocker panels and chewed the wire there.
He said dryer sheets and/or peppermint oil will repel them.
I bought 2 different boxes of dryers sheets with different scents and placed them around the car and in our house.
I also got some concentrated peppermint oil to dilute with water and alcohol to spray everywhere.
Did the peppermint oil work?
Peppermint oil didn’t work for me .
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“The folks that produce soy commissioned a formal scientific study. Hey, why would they lie?”
Because they have a vested financial interest, that’s why.
Sometimes the simplest explanation that fits is the correct one.
I'll never know.
I didn't have mouse problems in a vehicle until recently, so I have no way of knowing if it did work.
There is no way of knowing if the mice just don't show up on their own, are finally caught by the lazy cats or something else.
I will find out if it doesn't work.
Sometimes the simplest explanation that fits is the correct one.
Notice there is nothing to verify the claim? So Russian equipment uses corn based insulation also?
“Mice and rats have become a bane on the frontline for both Ukrainian and Russian forces, with these rodents capable of nesting almost anywhere, even in the exhaust systems of armored vehicles.”
Mice and rats like any and all insulation but unless a vehicle is immobile they don’t nest in them or eat the insulation. More BS MSN “reporting.
Nobody has claimed otherwise. The question is, what has caused the sharp increase in serious vehicle damage in recent years? That’s the issue.
Most likely it is the removal of bittering agents, or poisons from the insulation regardless of the source derived, which tends to limit chewing on wires. Given a choice, animals will consume the most palatable foods, just like people. They will show a preference for soy versus petroleum every time, all things being equal.
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