Does this close tight enough to keep out pests? I live in the city in a building built in the 20's, so there are mice, bugs, etc.
1020335
We live in the country in a house built in 1822 and have pests also but they don't seem to get in if the top is closed.
1020336
It's a tight fit and I haven't had any pest problems. It also has a filter in the lid so you don't smell anything when it's closed. I'm very happy with it.
1020337
Yes. It definitely closes tight! It clicks shut. My puppy hasn't even been able to get into it and I have it sitting on the floor.
1020338
absolutely. plus the charcoal filter protects the top square and keeps odors out.
1020339
I too have flies. They cannot get in. The top is tight to the bucket and could be bungee corded to the handles.
1020340
It can be twist tied or locked. Has a reusable air filter that can be washed.
91211
A guy at the hardware store sold me some air conditioner tape--moderately sticky 3- or 4-inch clear tape that you run all the way around everything to prevent teeny insects from entering. You just close the window down on the outside of a 2 ridge. Because we have wide windows, I cut a piece of plywood to make up the difference. It's a pain in the neck but better than suffocating.
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The lid fits tight but not sure if it will keep out the moths. I have trail mix in mine at our office so moths are not a problem. But I do have aprroblem with moths at home. Get rid of all the cardboard boxes and use theses traps. Pro-Pest Pantry Moth Traps - 6 Ready to Use Pre-baited Traps (3 Packs of 2 Traps)
567310
I have 4 mice (two very small, young ones) and the bars are just close enough to keep them in! One spot in my cage has a slight warp in the metal and one of them tried escaping once but after that incident, i just duct taped it up and they've been very happy in there! So I would recommend this cage for mice!
1543314
It should keep away most small flies and bugs. There are no holes in the tent other then the entryway and I believe it zips up.
206619
It does do a good job keeping out the bugs, so long as one of my dogs does not stand holding it open. The only problem I had with it is the tabs that snap together do not all hold well. I zipped a couple screws in to hold it together it several spots.
1707919
I would say that the bag is not designed to be sealable against those type of pests. I believe it will do a good job of keeping passive dust out, but against a determined bug, no I think is will not do the job.
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I would imagine so. It seems small but I had 5 mice caught in it one time and let them go in a nearby (not too nearby!) park. The only problem I had was getting them to come out! I used dog food in mine because I realized that I had mice when I found the bottom drawer of a kitchen junk drawer filled with dog food pellets.
991395
will probably keep out rodents but not something as small as a spider or bug
42914
So far looks like it keeps the away... haven't seen dead on contact but great to use for around doors shoes to repel all bugs for around a few weeks :) hope that helps
1620267
Yes, the entire thing is totally enclosed to keep out bugs. The floor is some kind of tough nylon/poly material.
1221744
it closes pretty tight--if you have strong critters they might be able to pop it up,but i don't think so--it's pretty secure.
989883
I'm not sure if deters rats but the safest way to keep rodents out is to keep doors closed plug any openings with steel wool n keep the home clean if they can't find stuff to eat they will move in
1675161
Had mine in my covered breezeway earlier this year when it was warm & had no problems with critters getting into it. Put a large brick on the top to be sure. Of course, where I live is fairly urban with mostly just squirrels & opossums running around. If you want to have it outside & are worried about critters getting into it, I would suggest using straps or bungee cords to secure the lid down. That should keep them out unless they take a mind to gnaw through them.
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Definitely will keep the fruit flies out. But some are saying that they can crawl underneath, where the bottom of these touch the tabletop...I had no problems with insects getting in though.
542219
No it is not fine enough to keep out mosquitoes; although being in Florida I have not had a problem and I have had them in place for at least a couple of years.
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This is my first year, so I can't say if any bugs have crawled in. It is water-tight, which could lead to the conclusion it is bug-tight. It is well made and the doors are a nice tight fit.