Rodent Proofing

Rodentproofing openings around pipes with
sheet metal (left) and concrete (right).

Rodentproofing drains with 1/4" hardware
cloth.

Rodentproofing a door, placing sheet metal
channel at bottom and cuffs at sides, over
channel.

Rodentproofing a vent with 1/4" hardware
cloth.

Rodentproofing utility wires to limit access
to buildings using rolling plastic tubes
made from rectangular sheets of plastic.
The tube rolls when the rodent tries to
walk over it.

Rodentproofing air vents and chimneys
using 1/4" hardware cloth.

Foundation curtain wall should extend
at least 2 ft. below ground level and
horizontal lip should be at least 1 ft. wide.
Thickness should be at least 4 inches.

Blocking end spaces of wall void using
sheet metal, concrete, brick, or wood.

Rat guards for utility wires near wall.

Hardware cloth curtain wall on a storage
building. Top edge covered with strip of
sheet metal.