When securely shut, would rats or bugs be able to get in?
1859927
small bugs could because it's vented (has to be for composting to work). Mice would not. Once it gets "cooking" with compost the temperature is such that bugs would get killed or not want to be there for the most art. Early in the compost cycle I do sometimes get fruit flies and such, however.
1859928
Composter was a gift to son for Christmas. he loves it and composts LOTS. has never had a bug or rodent problem; lives near a canyon in southern CA full of skunks etc. no intrusions at all.
1859929
We've had ours for a few months, haven't had a problem. It gets pretty warm, so it isn't an environment that would support rodents, or bugs.
2060385
I have not had any issues with mice getting in there, but there isn't anything about the product that would keep a determined mouse out.
2123529
The air holes on the sides are too small for rodents to get through, but I suppose they could chew into the bin. I have found raccoon prints on the sides several times so I know it keeps them out.
824416
The instructions say it should not get damp (or it will ruin the electronics). You can buy a separate plastic box that has a hole in the end to shelter it (or you could make a cover) Only a tiny newborn kitten that should not be outside could fit into the thing and I don't know if a bird would venture very far in to get a piece of cheese. However, a skunk or a raccoon would get a nasty shock if they stuck their arm shocked in there. I think the plastic shelter scares away the rats and the AA batteries don't seem powerful enough but who knows?
608878
Like an inch or maybe a little less. If you have rats, females and younger rats can escape.
2058757
Yes, to a degree. I have these (3) installed on iron fences and most "visitors" are unsure if how they operate so they can't get in. That said, they are not security measures at all, but easy to unlatch and automatically latching devices. Keeping the unwanted out is best done with a physical locking device. This is only a deterent.
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My Havahart 1025 has two doors, I only use one. the other is secure with the bar in the locked position. I believe my sucess is due to the fact that I have a ten pound weight resting on the top of the cage to reduce any movement. 1 big ground squirrel and six rats......
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.
1877099
As long as the doors are all closed and latched, I don't think a predator could get in. Would maybe want to put a heavy object on the roof of the laying area because it doesn't have a latch.
300057
If they are closed correctly, they are airtight. So I would say it would be very hard for ants to get in.
1007483
no. There is a magnetic closure so unless your pet hangs halfway in the door, no bugs enter.
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
932188
If you leave the doors unzipped they can crawl in. Once you have both doors zipped up the TeePee tent is sealed up. No bugs can get in. I agree with the outdoors man buy some good tent stakes. The kind that look like big nails with the plastic hook like thing on top. The stakes they give you with the TeePee tent are (excuse my language) crap.
1751296
While anything is possible, I would say it would be very hard for bugs to get inside this can when it is closed. This can has a very straight, tight seal. Great trash can.
1359772
First, you would need the door open to program. If it is locked, they can't get in.
1672283
The glass is not open on the bottom. I have had no problems with bugs getting in.
991395
will probably keep out rodents but not something as small as a spider or bug