Does The Lead on Vents Kill Squirrels

Actually, the lead that a squirrel chews does not kill them, unless it cuts them up inside when they swallow it. The lead is insoluble, meaning it doesn’t dissolve in water. Thus, it simply passes through them. Its similar to the old-fashioned mercury thermometers...

Cooler Weather and Squirrels

Well, winter is on its way and here in Florida and the South in general, it means cooler and dryer weather. Up North, squirrels will be going into hibernation, but in the South they dont really hibernate, they slow down a bit but they still chew and gnaw. More...

Do Critter Quitters Violate Code

We have never had an issue with code. We have applied for code review and been instructed code does not apply as it’s an after-market product that has no structural components and is easily removed. It’s been cleared by Florida Product Approval and Texas Dept of...
Screen on Vents Causes Corrosion

Screen on Vents Causes Corrosion

I have been looking for a picture of this. Many people put screening on their vents to keep squirrels from chewing on the lead, but one has to be careful what kind of screen is used. Metals can react with each other and cause corrosion. This is why you will never see...

Orlando Sentinel Oct 24

There was an excellent article in the Orlando Sentinel Oct 24 about animals in toilets and showers in Florida. A lot was about the problems with iguana’s and other larger animals in South Florida, but there were some comments about frogs in central Florida. I cannot...