Are roof vents, plumbing mats and chimneys animal-proof?

These structural components were strictly developed from a functional perspective. Even today, animal prevention is not a vital part of their design.

Therefore, to make them animal-proof they need to be reinforced with galvanized screen covers. The pressing need to secure these components cannot be over emphasized since nearly sixty percent of all animals identify them as an easy point of entry.

By Brad Gates, B.Sc.

Brad Gates is the owner and president of AAA Gates Wildlife Control. He has over 35 years experience in the humane wildlife removal and prevention industry.