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Critter Quitter® News
Flashing Damage down to the Roofline
If you have no flashing left, you will need to re-flash. A CQ requires at least an inch of flashing left at the base around the vent to work. But once you reflash install a CQ and you will never have to worry about that again.
Literature
Remember to read the literature on our home page on why squirrels do what they do. Its in the upper right under Literature
New Video on Vent Sizing
We are working on a video to go on the order page to explain how to measure a vent, how to get pitch, and what size to order. This seems to be an issue as the lead flashing is always larger than the actual vent. Dont expect Hollywood quality.
We passed 2500 shipped yesterday
The majority seem to be going to pest control companies as part of their animal exclusion contracts. CQs are ideal for this purpose as they are easy to put on, look good, and keep animals out of the plumbing. They also are one of the few products that stops damaged...
New Lead Flashing Protection
One of the nice things about a Critter Quitter is that you dont have to do anything to your flashing to install them. They simply slide over the existing lead. No trimming is needed. So if you just reroofed or dont have damaged vents, you can still install a CQ to...
Do you need to modify the flashing?
No, CQs are designed to slide over existing flashing, no matter if damaged or not. They are held in place with 4 screws so removal is easy if the vent needs to be rodded out, although with a CQ on its unlikely this will be reqired.