Power Line Guards and Utility Pole Guards for Data Center Protection

Wildlife interference is an ongoing threat to data center operations. In 2023, squirrels alone caused over 7,000 power outages in the United States. Whether it’s squirrels, birds, or other animals, wildlife can cause costly damage and unexpected power outages in data centers.

Protect Your Data Center from Animal Caused Outages

Data centers rely on uninterrupted power and connectivity to store, process, and protect cloud services, business operations, communications, and everyday digital life. When wildlife such as squirrels, birds, and other rodents climb on utility poles, nest around substations, or damage power and communication lines, they can potentially cause data center power outages, equipment failures, data disruptions, and costly repairs.

Utility Pole and Line Guards for Protecting Data Lines, Substations, and Transformers

For data centers, protecting the facility’s electrical infrastructure is essential for maintaining reliable, uninterrupted operations. Whether protecting an existing facility or incorporating safeguards into a new project, wildlife control solutions can help reduce equipment damage, power disruptions, and costly downtime.

Data centers must protect onsite data center power substations, cables, and transformers, as well as work with utility suppliers to install preventative solutions on utility-owned equipment serving the facility.

For advanced data center line and substation protection, consider Critter Guard’s power Line Guards and utility Pole Guards. These barriers help prevent wildlife from accessing utility poles, overhead lines, substations, and transformers, protecting against animal-related damage.

Power Protection for Indoor Electrical and Cooling Systems

Data center protection extends beyond the electrical equipment outside the facility. Squirrels, birds, and other wildlife can enter through roofs, vents, and other access points, where they may damage indoor electrical wiring, cooling systems, insulation, and other essential equipment.

Our Line Guard, Pole Guard, and BirdBloc solutions help reduce these risks. Our Line Guard and Pole Guard products deter animals from using data center power cables and poles to reach the facility, while BirdBloc helps discourage birds from roosting and nesting around the building.

Reduce the Use of Data Center Backup Power Systems

Wildlife-related damage to electrical infrastructure can trigger unexpected power outages in data centers and force facilities to rely on backup power systems. By protecting onsite and utility-owned substations, transformers, and power lines from animals, data centers can help reduce the risk of power outages and minimize unnecessary, costly generator use.

Trusted by Major Utilities, Telecommunications, and Data Companies Worldwide

The following are just a few utilities and communications companies that trust Critter Guard products to protect their power and communications equipment. Ensure the utilities delivering power and communications cables to your data center are protected by Critter Guard.