are their any openings at all in the product. Can rodents get into the drawers?
1017907
I have purchased four of these and they are in two different buildings I've never found a rodent in them.
1017908
I don't think any rodents can get in but, bugs can. I hope that helped! Michael.
1017909
No rodents cannot get even water And that all depend. where you will be storing it It can be clean with soap water The drawers are thigh toy close So there. Is no need to worry about any thing. Getting in
1017910
The Sterilite four drawer unit is more secure against rodents then your typical dresser. There are some spaces simply because there has to be to allow the drawers to move in and out, but this product is so well put together that it would be harder for rodents to get in.
452828
Unfortunately, the drawers do not pull completely out. They open about halfway, which really limits convenience.
976190
Not that I know of. We have raccoons and squirrels in the area and I haven't seen any evidence of them getting in there.
1487666
I have not had any problems with raccoons or rodents at all. The top locks tightly. And yes, I can open it one handed to throw in a small amount of scraps but otherwise, two hands work better to take the entire top off when adding large amounts, leaves or twigs and grass clippings. Remember to turn it at least once a week - I use a pitchfork to do that task. Good luck!
299782
I put my cats in there and they hated it. So I'm reasonably certain if there was a way out, they would have found it. As far as I can tell there are not holes, gaps or any slits for escape. It was so easy to push around also.
738348
The box has to be assembled. There will be small gaps between the box and lid. It is possible you could get ants in there, but I don't think bees or wasps could get in. Being plastic a mouse could chew its way in. Mine has been outside for some time and there has been no intrusion. However, I wouldn't try keeping food in it that would attract mice and ants as I'm sure they would find a way in.It could only be rodent and bug proof if it was a hermetically sealed steel box.
944692
I never tried it in the drawers. They make other products for that. The next time I'm on my computer, I'll look at what I have that you can put in your drawer or use for storage containers.
110760
Yes, but a 1" "gap" seems pretty big. You would need a lot of mesh and the rodents might just push through it. I would try to fill in the larger gaps with something else and reinforce with the mesh. It is perfect for the 1/2" gaps. I filled in a lot of 1/2" gaps about 2 years ago and haven't had a problem since!
2094538
Yes they do open. There is a shelf in lower right cabinet and drawer pulls out. Upper right opens and has a shelf. Bottom doesn't open but has nice size storage.
1738625
Randy Squirrels are smart...I can bet they could open this container. It's good for in house storage. I would get something a little more secure.
353764
Well, didn't have that problem, but it's completed sealed when the door is closed. The plastic is solid and I seriously doubt anything could get inside with a cutting tool. If you have very smart rats, that could be a problem.
1823346
I would think it would not attract rodents, even though mice can get thru the smallest of holes (which go right down to the bottom of the unit). When I put food scraps into the bin, I put it at least 6 inches away from the edge, covering it well with leaves/brown material. If you are still worried, I suggest a screen around the lower half of the bin. That would keep the air flowing, but not sure the mice would get under the screen anyway. I tried a tarp (not for mice), but it got too dry. Looks like no one else is having mouse issues either. Good Luck.
2123530
I don't know how a rodent could get in it, unless it chewed a hole in it. I have not had a problem.
1954218
Yes, A good rule of thumb for rodents is that they can escape through anything they can fit their head through. These bars are wide enough to more than just their little head to fit though if they really tried
824142
No. And I wouldn't recommend this. One if the drawers arrived cracked and there seemed to be no option to return it.
2178954
The material opening is approx. 1/2" by 1". Its not really suitable for small to medium mice unless you attached another material to the cage. Its designed more for Chipmunks or Squirrels.
2094536
Gave it to my grandson at Xmas. If I remember correctly, the drawers did open. He loved it and its a nice size also.