Is this container rodent-proof? Meaning, is there any way rodents could chew through this plastic?
1980275
Yes, there is! Redants CAN chew through. I've had it happen in my own garage. So, even though the vaults are tough, those varmints Can too! persistent mice and rats have gnawed through them. Slowly but surely.
1980276
I would think so because there are no strong corners to chew on -everything is rounded off. I learned last night that they are definitely ant proof!
1980277
Can't rodents chew through anything that isn't metal? Actually, they would REALLY have to work at it. I don't see them getting through it, but anything is possible.
1980278
NO, absolutely NOT! We had this outside for about 3 days and a squirrel chewed through the lid to get to the black oiled sunflower seeds we had stored in it. The manufacturer states that it's "pest" proof, what they mean is insect proof. It would be difficult for a rodent to chew through the body, but the lid is much thinner and has many hard edges where they can get a good start at chewing.
1980279
We used one to store birdseed, so unfortunately I know that a squirrel can chew through a corner of this lid in one night.
1980280
It's pretty tough plastic. We had rat/ant problems in our garage eating the dog food, which is why I bought this. I haven't had any problems with them biting into it or ants getting into the food since the lid is the spinning kind.
1980281
From my experience, the lids have proven NOT to be rodent proof. Some lids are clear, and are more transparent and thinner. Some I've found are of tougher material. The bottom line is, I believe that there will continue to be rodent damage if there is no change of materials used. The clear lids may be more vulnerable. I did get online, and spoke so someone who answers PetCo questions, and she saidthat there is no response that replacement lids will be available for purchase. WHAT!?? If the vittle fault is intact, and all I need is a LID, why not make replacement lids??? ~Valerie From my experience, the lids have proven NOT to be rodent proof. Some lids are clear, and are more transparent and thinner. Some I've found are of tougher material. The bottom line is, I believe that there will continue to be rodent damage if there is no change of materials used. The clear lids may be more vulnerable. I did get online, and spoke so someone who answers PetCo questions, and she saidthat there is no response that replacement lids will be available for purchase. WHAT!?? If the vittle fault is intact, and all I need is a LID, why not make replacement lids??? ~Valerie
1980282
Judging by the shape of the corners, and the thickness and hardness of the plastic, i think that it would be very difficult for a rodent to chew that container. Perhaps a large rodent with unlimited access and no distractions might eventually damage it, but since the container is air-tight and no food odor would be present, the rodent wouldn't have reason to suspect it contained food. While nothing is 100%, i'd say that this family of containers stands a better chance than anything else i have ever used of being considered "rodent-proof".
2269176
I used it for my cats but I would think that rabbits could chew through it if there was something on the other side that they really wanted to eat. It is heavy plastic-type material. I would use metal wire instead like hardware cloth.
853191
No, I do not think so. This is a very light mess netting. In our experience, they could chew right through it. We use fine mess metal fencing to thwart these critters.
1475794
I never tried but I have one that the squirrels have eater thru the plastic top and we replaced it with a piece of 1/4 steel. They then ate thru the box and destroyed the wires in the battery box. Definitely, this unit is not varmit proof and the plastic top is most vulnerable. Unit worked fine until the squirrels destroyed it.
1825683
The only plastic part is the window on the top of the trap. I think it would be pretty hard for the mice to get up to chew that part.
1233381
In my opinion absolutely! I have owned numerous plastic feeders that squirrels and coons have destroyed. I own three of these and have not has any issues.
2126191
I have a huge raccoon problem and they have not gone in the box. I do not however keep anything in there that they want (pool toys, floats etc.) The top is most likely too heavy for them to lift and the plastic is thick enough that they won't chew through (they eat through our garbage cans). There is also a spot for a lock and I am sure this would keep them out for sure. I do have the Suncast decorative garbage holder and they have not gotten into there.
1256430
The feeder is pretty slippery and my squirrels cant seem to get a grip on the feeder itself, so I really dont think that will be an issue with them eating through the plastic.
194657
According to what I've read, raccoons can and do chew through pretty much everything including duct work, wires, wood .... so I imagine that plastic isn't going to stop them if they really want what's inside. More info on raccoon damage: https://goo.gl/A7FqXT
537229
Since a rodent can eat thru wood I would say no. But I also do not see any getting in unless they did eat thru the wood sides of the box, the lid is a snug secure fit.
1270247
Hi I purchased this for mice control so I am not sure if it is what you are looking for. I do know it's strong. I put it on cotton balls and put them in plastic cups and they ate right through the plastic.
1738627
Squirrels chew through plastic. I use a metal dog food storage can. It came with a metal scoop and has Bow Wow Chow written on it. It's a fairly thin metal so it's light and easy to move. Maybe one of those metal cans that flavored popcorn comes in would work for you.
152321
I do not know! We do not have an issue with rodents, but if you put the screen on right enough and secure most of the bottom (besides the opening), there is no "opening" until the animal physically tried to go through the screen. We love it because we do not have a screen door and we enjoy hving the door open without bugs coming in. I say it's worth a try!
194662
I would think so.I had an empty plastic litter container.I had cleaned it and kept birdseeds in it....that was no match,and that lid was very hard to open,and the plastic was just as thick as this container.This is not airtight,disappointed about that,would not buy another
470248
I can't say if pack rats will go for it but I wouldn't be surprised. I left the bucket in an accessible shed and rats almost chewed the lid off trying to get to the bait blocks! No, rain and water don't seem to have a negative effect on the bait blocks.
1175724
A persistent squirrel will chew through this HDPE in a day. If you're storing bird/dog food outside, go with metal.
1469528
Sorry, don't think so. It appears to be mostly plastic. Think they would chew thru quite quickly.