Identifying damage to Vehicles caused by Wildlife

What is the nature of the damage?

• Chipped Paint
• Gnawing
• Nests
• Wipers

Chipped Paint

• Animals see their reflection in the paint and will sometimes peck at it.
• Probably turkeys, or other fowl.

Gnawing

• Gnawing is usually identified by the size of the gnaw marks
• Mice=1 to 2 mm
• Porcupine
• Rabbits = 1/4-inch
• Rats= 4 mm (Don't gnaw on smooth round items >7/8"/22mm in diamter)
• Squirrels 
• Voles = 1/16-inch

Nests

• Nests are usually caused by mice or similar rodents.

Windshield Wipers

• Yes, a number of birds love to peck at windshield wipers. Here is our list of known suspects. If you become aware of others please let us know.
• Crows
• Boat-tailed Grackle
• Turkey vulture