Can raccoons chew through this lid?
194657
According to what I've read, raccoons can and do chew through pretty much everything including duct work, wires, wood .... so I imagine that plastic isn't going to stop them if they really want what's inside. More info on raccoon damage: https://goo.gl/A7FqXT
194658
Because the item arrived broken and I had to return it I am not sure, but Raccoons are innovative and most likely are able to open the lid. You may consider a metal container with an airtight lid, clamps.
194659
Yes. It's plastic. It would be very easy for a raccoon to either open or chew through this.
194660
I cannot say for sure but I would assume so and if they can do the top they can do the sides. Plus a raccoon can tip it over.
194661
The lid is very easy to open, even for a raccoon. So, I would have concerns about keeping it outside. That being said, I have seen raccoons chew through thicker plastic than this (including a heavy duty trash can lid).
194662
I would think so.I had an empty plastic litter container.I had cleaned it and kept birdseeds in it....that was no match,and that lid was very hard to open,and the plastic was just as thick as this container.This is not airtight,disappointed about that,would not buy another
194663
Probably, it is plastic. Or they can pop off lid too. I would not keep it where they can get to it.
213273
I'm not quite sure what your question is, but if you are asking if the lid is secure, yes it is. It stays on very well. I have yet to have a squirrel on it or have any critter open it. Hope that answers your question. Thank you.
1825685
There are no plastic parts that the rats/mice can eat through. The lid-window is plastic but cannot be eaten/bitten through. Keep the entrances clear and free of debris and you will trap the animals - so long as your rats/mice are small enough to pass through the entranceways. If you are looking to trap large rats you might have to look for another trap
353768
I live in a suburban area where I've never seen a rat, but there are many, many squirrels, raccoons, skunks and the occasional possum. Nothing has chewed anything on our composters, and we bought the first of the two we own a couple of years ago. With all rounded edges, I imagine that a rat would have difficulty getting its nasty teeth around anything to chew.
1082482
We buried ours into the soil a little bit. We have never had a problem with rodents. Smart raccoons have gotten the top offeven with the locks! At least we think they're raccoons haven't actually seen them.
680214
The door will not keep out raccoons. The single latch on the inside middle of the flap is the only thing preventing the door from opening, and it is not enough to keep the door closed from a determined raccoon. The raccoon keeps pushing on the corners and working with the door until it pops open. I have video of this happening.
680218
This is not an answer. I just want to see DualScan respond to Pastii who noted that a raccoon did get through it. I bought the "regular" door and it presented no problem at all to a raccoon which is why it received a one-star review. This product was recommended, but appears to be just as useless at preventing raccoon entry. So, SureFlap, care to offer a guarantee that it keeps raccoons out?
1052805
Yes unless you put a collar on a raccoon you will be fine. The door timer can be adjusted and once the animal with the collar goes through the door closes immediately and anything else that tries to come through, the door will close down on them deterring them from entering.
1843021
Raccoons can hold it with their cute little hands a take a sip. Just depends where you put it. I've never had a squirrel get in one. My feeders aren't where raccoons can get to them, but I have had raccoons "bottoms up" a hummingbird feeder for a nice long drink.
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.
1588518
We live next to a wildlife refuge and are inundated with fox, raccoons, etc. and have never had a problem. The latch system that closes it is similar to what might be on a toolbox - you hook a metal loop over at protrusion and them push down the lever to secure - don't think even the clevest raccoon could manage that and the plastic is thick and off the ground so they'd have a hard time chewing through. We've had ours for about 2 years (even order a second one) and have never had a problem.
1082479
We buried ours into the soil a little bit. We have never had a problem with rodents. Smart raccoons have gotten the top off even with the locks! At least we think they're raccoons haven't actually seen them.
2173301
Yes. The lid shuts and locks securely, so no worries about furry varmints being able to access the bin. I would definitely recommend it.
263881
Hello, I have not used it for that purpose but it doesn't have a lock or snap feature and it does open up very easily so I am sure that raccoons will surely be able to get in!
1980278
NO, absolutely NOT! We had this outside for about 3 days and a squirrel chewed through the lid to get to the black oiled sunflower seeds we had stored in it. The manufacturer states that it's "pest" proof, what they mean is insect proof. It would be difficult for a rodent to chew through the body, but the lid is much thinner and has many hard edges where they can get a good start at chewing.
1182645
raccoons can easily tear thru chicken wire, you need landscape cloth or stronger to prevent that.
1980282
Judging by the shape of the corners, and the thickness and hardness of the plastic, i think that it would be very difficult for a rodent to chew that container. Perhaps a large rodent with unlimited access and no distractions might eventually damage it, but since the container is air-tight and no food odor would be present, the rodent wouldn't have reason to suspect it contained food. While nothing is 100%, i'd say that this family of containers stands a better chance than anything else i have ever used of being considered "rodent-proof".