Can this be used to close holes in my basement where rats are getting in? Will rats chew through this stuff?
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Good question. I do not believe there is any claim of a varmint repellent. I used this to close gaps in our foundation - I'm sure a source of mice ingress/egress- time will tell, especially with colder weather upon us. I have used it in the past and see no sign of chewing but it was at a different location where no foodstuffs exist. You may want to just mix up some Sakrete and trowel it on.
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Andre,Yes it can. But before you apply this, go to any hardware store and buy a 3/8 wire mesh and atttatch it to the underside of the hole. The mesh will act like a binder to this foam. I recently had a client who had the same issue. After using this product and the wire mesh, he was very pleased to discover his "rodent" problem ( coz they got into the walls) was abated.
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Yes you can. If the hole is rather large, stuff with broken-up bits of solid foam board first. This spray greatly expands, so little goes a long way. I doubt the rats would each much of it anyway. Don't use around window frames, foam expansion may crack the frame. And don't get it on your hands, it'll be with you for a long time !
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I just purchased some Great Stuff Pro series "PESTBLOCK" foam. The stuff is a green color. The can says that it will block mice. Probably has something in it that mice don't find palatable.
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The way to do it is to purchase a roll of wire screening. cut/snip the screen and jam it into the hole then shoot the screen with the foam. The foam solidifies / glues the screen in the rat orifice creating a rat/mouse proof barrier.
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Yes, this product will kill Rats and Mice (and anything that eats them). I've used it both in a commercial application and also at home. The rodents eat a small hole in the bags, then proceed to eat the entire contents, so sometimes it might look like they haven't touched the bag, but they might have. We had a large infestation and after putting this out, there were a lot of dead mice/rats, then about 1 1/2 week later, put out a second application, and now no site of any vermin. Well worth it.
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Hi Aubin, sorry I am late with this response. I have used this item for inhouse only. I keep it mainly for rats and mice which knock on wood has solved my problem. Also works for spiders but I highly doubt this is powerfull enough to work on raccoons ------I don't think those guys are bothered by anything. You can use them in a garage but I think the capacity of what they keep away is limited. These are great for inhouse-----I do change them every 5-6 months.
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Cathy, I just don't know. I think it is possible that it would hurt them. I have it set up in my basement and have never had a problem with squirrels there. Good luck. You might be able to create a "door" on the front of the Zapper, that would prevent larger animals from entering, but allow mice to get in.
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There are small insects that can get in through the various holes, but the plastic seems pretty tough. Rats however can cut through most anything so it might be an issue. The manufacturers are super easy to get a hold of, so be sure to call them.
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I used it for a chicken yard, and it's so small, I don't think anything can get through it.....which is what I hoped for. Poison traps work well, if you keep them full. The ones where the rats or mice get in and eat from it but can't take the poison out. Good Luck!
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Ferrets are more destructive than rats, this will absolutely work for rats. Fleece is great for any rodents/weasels etc because they don't eat it, and it fits tightly enough so they treat it as the ground rather than a material to burrow i between.
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We have rabbits, and they can chew through anything that isn't metal. Buy rabbit wire and protect your wire bundle by keeping them away from it.
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Especially good for ur garbage. I would spray in and around it. If u spray around the parameter then rodents won't come near it. Spray last up to 30 days. I use every 25 and still haven't had an issue.
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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.
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My ferrets have chewed on it a little and haven't done damage really. But this was also only on the ends. They don't seem to try and chew from within the tunnel, but it could be different for rats as well.Your best bet is to give it a try and see how it goes. It's only $20 so it's not too much and if they like it, it's fun to watch them play in it.
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Very good question; however, I purchase this for the smell to keep rodents out of an airport hangar. It works great. I also put some on cotton balls and put the cotton balls in our boat to keep rodents out.
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I've used it for several years and it has worked beautifully on mice and squirrels (judging from critters the people around me have fought), but I don't know about rats.
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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 bought it to get rid of bats. I really do not know if it works for rodents.
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We used it behind an ornamental fence to fill in the gaps and have not had an issue in our garden yet. Having said that, any rodent could chew through this if determined.
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It will work for rats, I had this when I had rats and they would drag it around their mansion :) and chew on uIt. It will last them a long time.