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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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How does Xcluder™ work?
A: Xcluder is made of coarse stainless steel and poly fibers. When stuffed into cracks and crevices, it creates an impregnable barrier. These sharp, coarse stainless steel fibers discourage critters from gnawing or burrowing through it and form an impossible, tortuous path for bugs to navigate causing them to give up rather than penetrate. The synthetic fibers in Xcluder give it an extra spring back that permanently holds it in place and prevents critters from removing it when properly installed.
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Is Xcluder hard to install?
A: Not at all. It is designed to be extremely easy to install due to its highly flexible, compressible nature. Check out our easy-to-follow INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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How long will it last?
A: Indefinitely. Since it’s made from stainless steel fiber, Xcluder is a permanent solution.
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How many holes will it fill?
A: If a typical hole is 1 inch you will require 4 square inches of Xcluder.  If you need to fill the area around a 1 1/2″ pipe typically 16 square inches is required.  Each situation is unique and may require slightly more or less material.
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Is Xcluder eco-friendly?
A: Absolutely. Because it’s made with natural materials, Xcluder has no impact on the environment. It’s non-toxic and non-corrosive. Plus once installed, it won’t rust or stain.
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What are some typical rodent entry points?
A: Did you know that mice can squeeze through a hole that’s the width of a pencil? Even the newest and best-constructed buildings have holes underneath, behind and inside kitchen cabinets; inside closets; around air vents and dryer vents; around the fireplace; around windows and doors; behind appliances, around pipes under the kitchen and bathroom sinks; around electrical, water, gas, and sewer lines (chases); beneath or behind water heaters radiators, and furnaces and around any pipes or conduits that enter the building. Any of these are potential points of entry for unwanted pests.
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Is Xcluder effective against bed bugs, termites and flying insects?
A: Yes. By its very nature, the material in Xcluder is sharp, fibrous and tough. Insects and flying bugs can’t penetrate Xcluder because once installed properly, it cannot be moved. The thousands of sharp, tough fibers in Xcluder present a crawling insect (including bed bugs) with an enormous obstacle to try to get through. The tortuous path becomes an obstacle, which will cause them to move on rather than try to penetrate. This is the main reason why exclusionary products are used to prevent pests from entering your property. For pests already within your property (such as bed bugs or termites), Xcluder can keep them from moving to other rooms of your home while you find an extermination solution.
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What might cause re-infestation inside a rodent-proof building?
A: Rodent re-entry can happen because of one or more of the following issues:

  1. Doors and windows are left open.
  2. Gaps larger than 1/4” are not sealed.
  3. Rodents were not eliminated prior to rodent proofing.
  4. Food or other items rodents find attractive continue to be available, giving rodents cause to gnaw new openings or dig new burrows.
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 Why are gloves recommended?
A: Xcluder works because the coarse stainless steel fibers are stiff and sharp. Stainless steel is an aggressive material and the poly fibers help guard against minor skin abrasions from the stainless steel fibers. We recommend using gloves supplied in the Xcluder kit.
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Is Xcluder safe to use around hot water pipes?
A: Yes. Xcluder has been tested and is safe to use in holes where ambient temperatures reach as high as 270º F.
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Can I install Xcluder in or around an electrical enclosure?
A: It depends. Xcluder contains stainless steel fiber, which is an excellent electrical conductor. It is not recommended close to open electrical sources or unbundled wires. But around fully sealed electrical conduit coming out of a wall, installing Xcluder is safe.
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Where can I use Xcluder fill fabric?
A: Anywhere. Xcluder is ideal for sealing cracks and crevices in residential homes, garages, apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, barns, sheds, mobile homes and cabins.
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How does Xcluder compare to other rodent deterrent and repellent devices?
A: Very favorably. When taking into account the cost and the ease of installation, Xcluder is the best product in the market for DIY exclusion work. Based on lab tests, the USDA has shown Xcluder to be an effective rodent deterrent. In these same controlled experiments, the USDA reported no conclusive evidence that electronic rodent repellent devices work at all!
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Where can I purchase Xcluder?
A: Xcluder is available at our online store.Buy Now