HOW DO I SCARE GECKO AND OTHER RODENTS FROM BRIDGING OUR MODULES ALL THE TIME!

[kelvesfans]

I NEED HELP ON WHAT TO DO TO AVOID GECKO FROM BRIDGING OUT MODULES FREQUENTLY

 

[jraef]

What are "modules" to you? That is a very generic term that can mean almost anything.

But to your point, you cannot "scare" them, that implies a level of intelligence that allows for "if-then" extrapolation, something that is severely impaired in reptiles and many rodents. Exclusion is the only viable solution.

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[jraef]

And turn off your Caps Lock key... it's like shouting and it makes your post harder to read.

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[kelvesfans]

The module is a marshaling kiosk, with several controls, performs but electrical operations, and can mechanically be operated.geckos do visit there and end up bridging the connections. what do i do to scare them aware? any chemical that is not harmful to man? thanks @ jraef

 

[KllrWolf]

Is it possible to use a weather enclosure (IP68 rated) to seal out the lizards and rodents. Even if the enclosure needs to be open and closed each time a person needs to use it, the uptime and money over cleaning up fried lizard should be benificial.

 

[DTR2011]

I would build a box (made of strong fencing material) around the marshaling kiosk. Have a locked access door that the authorized people can use to access. I am not sure where you are in the world and what environmental rules apply, but I can't imagine trying to apply a chemical solution willy-nilly would go over well with the environmental folks.

I have normally seen marshaling kiosks made of suitable outdoor rated enclosure. Is your box properly specified for your location? If not how about using one that is?

 

[jraef]

Well, apparently my search skills are better than yours...

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Mothballs. Mothballs are listed as non-corrosive, but I'm not sure how that applies to electrical circuits. But be careful, older formulas of mothballs contained Napthalene, which was flamable. You would NOT want to use those around anything electrical!

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[dicer]

Is the stuff inside or outside? If its outside consider moving it inside, and using a system like a bio hazzard lab would use for entry and exit.