I have installed quite a few of the excluder sweeps. They work well to exclude mice (and in one case on a hand-made wooden door outside, rats). The only issue I had with them--and this could be an issue with any sweep, but the blade on these sweeps is quite rigid--was mounting them so that they effectively excluded, but didn't impede the action of the doors. Some of the doors were automatically closing security doors, and if I mounted them just a fraction of a millimeter too low, the door might not close all the way without being pulled shut.
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 5:45 PM Casey Mallinckrodt < casey.mallinckr...@thewadsworth.org> wrote: > We anticipate installing sweeps in the very near future and these have > been recommended. I’d be interested if anyone has insights or experience > with them. > https://buyxcluder.com/xcluder-commercial-pest-control-door-sweep-36.html > > > Casey Mallinckrodt, Objects Conservator > (she/her/hers) > casey.mallinckr...@thewadsworth.org<mailto: > casey.mallinckr...@thewadsworth.org> > Office 860 838 4136 > Cell 917 796 2857 > > From: <pestlist@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Helen Coxon < > hel...@rom.on.ca> > Reply-To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com" <pestlist@googlegroups.com> > Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2:32 PM > To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com" <pestlist@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: [PestList] Door Sweep Recommendations > > We have interior doors that appear to be hollow and filled with Styrofoam > beadboard. For a time we had mice getting into these and shredding the > Styrofoam, presumably to make nests. I’m glad to say that since we > managed to exclude mice from the building, this problem has gone away. > No-pne wanted to dismount the (large) doors to put metal plates on the > bottom….. > > Best, > > Helen > > Helen Coxon > Senior Conservator, Preventive Conservation > Royal Ontario Museum > 416-586-5897 > > > > From: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of > Pollack, Richard J > Sent: Friday, January 29, 2021 2:27 PM > To: pestlist@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [PestList] Door Sweep Recommendations > > > [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize > the sender and know the content is safe. > Dan, > > For hollow doors that are on the interior of a building that is under > temperature control, then there would seem little value to weep holes. In > those cases, the holes can be blocked. A small square of aluminum flashing, > held in place with an appropriate adhesive (I like silicone) works wonders. > If you’re able to get your fingers under the door easily, then the repair > is simple. Sometimes, the doors need to be removed from their hinges. > That’s best left to locksmiths or other door repair folks. > > If the door is in an area that suffers from temperature and humidity > fluctuations (as with an exterior door), then consider a metal mesh. I’d > select something that is not oxidizing. Stainless steel hardware cloth > works well. Xcluder fabric will breath and allow water to pass, but it > would be difficult to secure it in place. > > I recommend that all doors be inspected and modified prior to > installation. It is far more costly and difficult to mitigate after the > doors have become mouse condos. > > In any case, be sure that any modifications do not compromise the fire > rating of the door. If in doubt, ask someone skilled in that arena. > > -Rich > > > > From: <pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> on > behalf of Dan Wixted <dj...@cornell.edu<mailto:dj...@cornell.edu>> > Reply-To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>" < > pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> > Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2:17 PM > To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>" < > pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> > Subject: RE: [PestList] Door Sweep Recommendations > > Richard, > > Thanks! In cases where they are weep holes, would you recommend the metal > mesh to allow moisture to escape? I’m wondering if there are issues of weep > holes are completely sealed. > > Dan Wixted Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP) > Cornell University Ph (607) 255-7525 > 525 Tower Road FAX (607) 255-3075 > CALS Surge Facility psep.cce.cornell.edu< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__psep.cce.cornell.edu_&d=DwMFaQ&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=GO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE&m=EWjuuzxf72zsTQ-n_TTdO9nLj7-HwBtyc4UL_zZ2N4g&s=pbxOBTuivefOAxqSsGdyiy9tbUFMXzhqj5lMoD_8dSY&e= > > > Ithaca, NY 14853 > dj...@cornell.edu<mailto:dj...@cornell.edu> > > From: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> < > pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of > Pollack, Richard J > Sent: Friday, January 29, 2021 2:05 PM > To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: [PestList] Door Sweep Recommendations > > Dan, > > Those holes are sometimes weep holes, but other times they’re formed into > the door bottom to help with handling during manufacturing. Mice readily > find these portals to an attractive and comfortable abode. > > I posted some images and suggestions here: > > https://www.linkedin.com/posts/richard-pollack-6818997_pests-pestmanagment-mice-activity-6701094144204451840-PrI_ > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_posts_richard-2Dpollack-2D6818997-5Fpests-2Dpestmanagment-2Dmice-2Dactivity-2D6701094144204451840-2DPrI-5F&d=DwMFaQ&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=GO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE&m=EWjuuzxf72zsTQ-n_TTdO9nLj7-HwBtyc4UL_zZ2N4g&s=cLWZXW-jMj1M8x3T5JeG-qVlphFZ8fny_DAwVA34VjA&e= > > > > > Richard J. Pollack, PhD > HARVARD UNIVERSITY > Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) > Senior Environmental Public Health Officer > 46 Blackstone St. > Cambridge, MA 02139 > Office: 617-495-2995 Cell: 617-447-0763 > www.ehs.harvard.edu<http://www.ehs.harvard.edu> > richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> > > Subscribe to the Harvard EH&S COVID-19 literature review: > > https://web.calists.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/ehs_eph_covid19_literature_review > > > > From: <pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> on > behalf of Dan Wixted <dj...@cornell.edu<mailto:dj...@cornell.edu>> > Reply-To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>" < > pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> > Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 1:51 PM > To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>" < > pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> > Subject: RE: [PestList] Door Sweep Recommendations > > Regarding Jef’s comment below, I believe the structural holes in the > bottom of metal doors are weep holes, put there to allow moisture to > escape. I can see where they could provide harborage for pests, but I > wonder if it would be better to screen them than to cover them; a question > to ask the door manufacturer, I think. > > --dan > > Dan Wixted Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP) > Cornell University Ph (607) 255-7525 > 525 Tower Road FAX (607) 255-3075 > CALS Surge Facility psep.cce.cornell.edu< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__psep.cce.cornell.edu_&d=DwMFaQ&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=GO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE&m=r_OjRSq8Cll4O87BbKcYGnzCDp1vN29ukRxr9fTno0Q&s=ALcLscSSdNi717uKI4jAd2KNTPNh2kO75LSCX0MWM-Q&e= > > > Ithaca, NY 14853 > dj...@cornell.edu<mailto:dj...@cornell.edu> > > From: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> < > pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of > Jef Taylor > Sent: Friday, January 29, 2021 12:34 PM > To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: [PestList] Door Sweep Recommendations > > I find single-blade doorsweeps almost useless, but that's mainly because > my museum is actually a zoo, and mice are a constant gnawing presence. > Xcluder sweeps are the best single blade doorsweeps against mice, which > quickly chew through vinyl or bristles in a very short time. I had another > problem, which is hollow metal doors with structural holes on the bottom > surface (where you can't see) which mice and insects love to use as > harborage. I ended up switching to the first style of doorsweep you showed > (an inexpensive similar product made by Frost King) to cover these holes. > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 10:46 AM alison_castaneda < > alison_castan...@fitnyc.edu<mailto:alison_castan...@fitnyc.edu>> wrote: > Greetings PestList, > > The Museum at FIT is looking to upgrade our door sweeps and would greatly > appreciate any input or recommendations. > > We currently have this style: > [cid:image001.jpg@01D6F666.860B6880] > However, due to the frequently uneven floors, gaps are apparent beneath > the sweep. > > We're looking at this style: > [cid:image002.jpg@01D6F666.860B6880] > We hope that the face-mount style will provide flexibility for uneven > floors that the under-mount style did not. > > Does anyone have preferred brands or words-of-wisdom for the replacement > process? 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