I just went through my spring ritual. Every year they fill the cooling fins on the Kohler powered mower that I keep in a shed at the MIL's. Full of soybean husk. At least this year he didn't eat the insulation on the spark plug wire. Now if someone finds something that does keep them away, I'll be making a trip to the store after verification.
Path1, I like your thinking, super glued peanuts. I may have just found a new use for Gorilla Glue. I wonder if a half a dozen traps laying around all winter, each with a deceased relative would be a deterrent for the rest of the family.