Since the screen will let dogs in, if there are rodents in the neighborhood (which there are), could they get in through this screen opening?
152321
I do not know! We do not have an issue with rodents, but if you put the screen on right enough and secure most of the bottom (besides the opening), there is no "opening" until the animal physically tried to go through the screen. We love it because we do not have a screen door and we enjoy hving the door open without bugs coming in. I say it's worth a try!
152322
It's possible but we had to train our cat and dog to get through. My cat tore holes through the first one we had and so we're replacing it, but it's definitely worth it (we had it for a year before this happened and it only happened because the glass door was closed and it was storming). Overall, it's worth the price. We use it in stead of a sliding screen, and it's so nice and easy.
152323
The screen opens fairly easily. The magnets are spaced about 5" apart and pull away easily with a little pressure which is convenient for dogs and if your hands are full. The mesh keeps out bugs but probably would not keep out anything of small weight trying to get in. I hot glued two large metal washers at the bottom to keep it from blowing around as much when windy but I doubt that would discourage rodents. It does stay closed when it is supposed to very well.
152324
well we have rats from our outback compost pile and other critters around our deck, but nobody ever came inside. I think maybe the magnets are too strong for them to push through. Or maybe they never wanted to come in our house; not sure why they would want to when food is plentiful outside in the summer when we use the screen...
152325
Yes. The bottom of the mesh is not fastened, so any critter could make its' way in or out.
24536
I think it would, until the mice find there way out. They may stay in long enough to try to hide as there are lots of places for the mice to hide. It is essentially a cardboard box with holes outside and more cardboard inside to block easy access to paws reaching in easily. it is rather light weigh so it may get tossed around.
1393552
We don't have any pets so we don't know for sure. We do know however that the motion sensors are adjustable up and down. We had to adjust ours down a bit to sense an intruder coming in the door. Hope this helps.
1296525
Not something I've ever had to worry about, but I would assume so. There would be no way for them to chew through since it's metal and the roll-out door would be too heavy to slip under or lift.
446909
I really don't know. They are prettry spiky and tough, but mice can get in anywhere.
906227
No. It is way too small and the fencing is way to short. Better for smaller rodents. I do think they make a larger size.
2075205
Uh... I don't know how mice would get in - unless they can push up the door. The door is pretty rinky-dink with some gaps (mine was bent on arrival so I sent it back). But I have no mice, so I really don't have any idea.
1645986
I would say she would pull it out of the frame itself before she would scratch through it. The way screens are held in place is not terribly secure. As for the screening itself... I would not trust it. I wish I had a better answer but my pets are cats.
841681
Depends on how big the rats are. Guinea pigs won't be able to get through the bars, but if we're talking about snake food, I'd suggest getting a fish tank to keep them in.
2188983
We have it out on our balcony and love it but I would be worried about animal traffic because there are little crevices in the tiles and dog pee/poop may get stuck in there...as it is there are some play dough stains and other things from the kids that are there for life...
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I guess it would depend on how much clearance between the doors. It might be too deep to let the other door pass. I put this on a screen door though and I love it. My screen was only a month old when fireworks in the neighborhood caused my dog to chew thru the screen.... This really helped.
1469526
As tough as this screening is I think a mouse could still gnaw through it. I'd use a piece of metal screening to keep out mice.
827704
I'm sure it would , you just have to spray every few days for a while as the smell seems to wear off a bit after a few days . Also you can take SOS pads and put them in smaller holes. Rodents seem to like to squeeze in places instead of just go in big openings . It makes them feel safer . Good luck !
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
147071
No, if a small dog can go through it and a small baby then a cat will be able to go through the door unless it is locked with the locking partition.
206223
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!
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.