Can rodents (mice) get into the containers when they are shut?
1380478
I have never had a problem with them. There is no locking or snap mechanism on the lid, it just lays closed. There aren't any holes or gaps open when the lid is closed. I think the rodents would have to be quite strong or chew a hole in the plastic to get inside. My dog can lift the lid of the bottom bin with her nose though.
1380479
Yes, it's possible. They are not air tight seals. Opening and closing is a flap that does not lock onto anything, it just rests on the container.
300057
If they are closed correctly, they are airtight. So I would say it would be very hard for ants to get in.
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.
1144484
Some mice are just smart. No trap works on all of them. With the MiceCubes, the main way a mouse gets around them is by turning them over before they go through the door. That way the door stays open. Putting a soup can on top of the trap should eliminate that from happening. And of course, you're going to occasionally get some "Super Mice" who actually go in, eat and then can somehow get that door back open and get out or some that chew their way out. If you're having that kind of trouble, try a different kind of mouse catcher like a metal multi catch trap or the smart mouse trap(both are humane catch and release traps.) Not all mouse traps work on all mice. Simple as that. Fortunately there's a few different styles so if you're dealing with a super mouse, one of the styles will likely be his kryptonite. Some mice and their ability to escape from traps is nothing short of amazing. I swear some of these guys wear capes!
1190760
Anywhere on the inside is okay. I have success using a small amount of peanut butter in the channel that is beside the entrances. That way the mouse can get all the way through the entrance and is trapped by the time it starts to eat on the bait. Otherwise, the tail may provide a means of escape. Also, I have had some escapes because the entrance ramps on some models come slightly bent. You should check that before you bait the trap. If the bait keeps disappearing with no mice trapped they are escaping.
991392
I say yes to both. Lid does not seal but does fit well. We haven't really had a problem and live in an urban area where there's plenty of rodents.
1296523
I have no idea as to rodents. seems to be a secure closing and keeps breads fresh longer.
871896
I live in an area where there are a lot of racoons and other critters and have never had a problem with them getting into the bin. The two doors to access the bin have a tight seal so it is not possible for animals to get in them.
483792
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
652271
The plastic covers the bottom, and there's a piece of folded cardboard to help it stay flat. The holes in the plastic that the frame goes through are a little wider than the frame pole, and bugs could conceivably crawl through, but I don't think mice could.
1730837
You can drill more holes in it if you want, but the sides of the door are slightly smaller than the opening, so there is plenty of air in there for them. But you definitely want to release the mice within 12 hours. Longer than that is hard on them. If they die in the trap it's not due to suffocation, but either stress or starvation, both due to the mice being left in there for too long.
732491
I would not think so. With the door closed, the ventilation is not the best, and there are not screens on the door, so open, anything can get in.
1367714
tight. mice can not get in. we have had mice and they never got up and in there.
738348
The box has to be assembled. There will be small gaps between the box and lid. It is possible you could get ants in there, but I don't think bees or wasps could get in. Being plastic a mouse could chew its way in. Mine has been outside for some time and there has been no intrusion. However, I wouldn't try keeping food in it that would attract mice and ants as I'm sure they would find a way in.It could only be rodent and bug proof if it was a hermetically sealed steel box.
606759
I use mine to store packaged food to keep mice out and to keep storage neat
2078496
Interesting, super rodents? Try opening bag and sprinkling it at your door openings. I use it this way every two weeks and it keeps them away. I never left mine in the bag because I wanted it in a shaker but they only had bags. My friend uses peppermint in a spray bottle he made from essential oil, he sprays his door openings and swears by it.
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.