A mouse chewed through the Rubbermaid container. Is this stronger?
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This container is thicker in plastic than Rubbermaid, but mice can chew through iron, brick, and steel. You might need to lay sticky tape around your storage container or tape it on (with sticky side out) your to catch the mice.
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No. This container does not seal at all. Worthless if you want an airtight seal and vermin proof I would try the Gamma Vittles Vault containers.
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I don't think the plastic is any stronger than rubbermaid container. I'm not even 100% sure it's air tight. But, I am happy with it. Might check it out at a local petsmart or petco (I can't remember which carried it) before ordering it. Amazon sent me a damaged one anyway but Bergan replaced it for me.
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I haven't had any problem with pests with this one and I keep it outside in the shed.
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I don't think so. It is hard plastic, but I believe a Rubbermaid container is stronger.
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that is correct but it is pretty strong. caught my 4yr laying in it and its still together. if they spill anything in it the cardboard will start pelling though!
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I don't think anything is mouse proof. Its a hard plastic I'm sure mice can chew through it, however it does have an airtight seal so I'm guessing that if the mice cant smell it they won't bother it. I'm not however, a rodent expert. You might wanna call an exterminator and get their input.
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No! We now have a smaller hamster and he is trying to squeeze through. I am certain that a mouse would be through in an instant!
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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
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No it isn't. I just didn't like the mouse trap feeling from the holder. I used it a few times and one time I opened it. It broke and the spring from the inside flew out.
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It's definitely 1/2 inch....but I don't think a mouse could get through it....maybe a very young mouse. I have very small gerbils living in it.
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No, it's plastic. Strong ? I don't think you could call it strong. In and out of a pocket or purse time and time again, I would expect it or any other Thumb drive to break over time. It has an aluminum body, it's fast, but strong ? No
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I tried them once awhile ago, and they didn't break, but they didn't catch anything either. The mouse actually ate the peanut butter out and went on his nasty merry way. I can't stand nasty dirty diseased mice yuck!
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Amanda, our dog could not chew through the goughnut send he destroys his toys quickly. However, once our dog realized he could not chew through it (after about a month) he wouldn't play with it any more. We ended up giving it away
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I don't know about mice, but yes on the others. There is a plastic lock on it for when you don't want it to be used. We had a very determined cat muscle through the lock.
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Sorry to hear that. I would contact Amazon. I didn't keep any of Rubbermaids contact info. I've been using mine for months without any issues.
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Stick it inside a tupperware container with holes cut on the sides so the mice can get in.
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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.
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I had a issue with squirrels chewing through although it is still useable. I have not had a issue with rats or mice that I am aware of - I use lots of garden clippings and leaves as well as food scraps. Overall I am not sure about this bin just because it is so flimsy.
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I don't know how a rodent could get in it, unless it chewed a hole in it. I have not had a problem.
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I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it we probably have it. So far, so good. I had produced 5 excellent batches of black compost. I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it... » Read More I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it we probably have it. So far, so good. I had produced 5 excellent batches of black compost. « Show Less