Escutcheon Plates
Prevent pests from entering through the gaps around pipes
What Is an Escutcheon Plate?
An escutcheon plate is a trim and seal piece that covers the gap around a pipe where it passes through a wall, floor, or ceiling. Standard escutcheon covers are often cosmetic only. A pest-focused escutcheon plate helps block rodents and insects from using that opening as an common entry point while reducing drafts and energy loss at the same time.
Why Gaps Around Pipes Cause Pest Problems
Any opening around a pipe is a potential rodent entry point. Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as a dime. Mice and rats use pipes and utility lines as highways to move around a structure, and if the gap around a pipe is covered only by a loose trim ring, caulk, or foam, rodents can easily push past it or chew through it.
Common issues with unprotected pipe penetrations include:
- Rodent entry around sink, toilet, and utility lines
- Insects such as roaches traveling along pipes
- Air leakage that makes temperature control harder
A purpose-built escutcheon plate closes the gap securely against pests, adheres to IPM best practices, and helps facilities and homes maintain a professional, clean appearance.
Benefits of Xcluder Escutcheon Plates for Pest Exclusion
Xcluder escutcheon plates give pest management professionals, facility teams, and homeowners a easy-to-install way to block mice and rats at common pipe entry points without chemicals.
Escutcheon Plate FAQs
Use these FAQs to choose and install the right escutcheon plate, keeping pests out of places they don’t belong.
Do I have to remove the pipe to install this escutcheon plate?
No. The X-Plate is designed to install without disconnecting the plumbing, and it’s adjustable to fit multiple pipe sizes. View the products installation guide for more installation information.
Where should I use escutcheon plates in a home or building?
Use escutcheon plates wherever there is an opening around a pipe or conduit. For example, under sinks, behind toilets, around laundry and mechanical lines, and on exterior walls.