Rat Guards for Power Lines, Utility Poles, and Ships

Rats can cause serious issues for homeowners, businesses, and utility companies. They not only present a serious health concern due to the various diseases and pests they carry, but rats can also cause a significant amount of property damage and even power disruptions. Fortunately, our rodent control solutions at Critter Guard are designed to prevent rats from accessing your property and electrical equipment.

Rat Guards for Power Lines

Rats are cunning navigators of overhead power lines, often using them to travel in search of food and shelter. However, their presence on overhead cables poses significant risk. Rats’ gnawing habits can compromise the integrity of the lines themselves, while their potential to bridge other energized objects like transformers or terminals can increase the risk of equipment damage and power outages.

In addition, rats (especially roof rats) use power lines to gain access to homes and businesses where they can cause significant damage to roofs, attics, insulation, siding, and electrical systems.

At Critter Guard, our rat guards for power lines are designed to prevent rats and other rodents from traveling across power lines. Our Line Guard features five independent rollers and two independently-rotating jump barriers, that, when installed on the power line, humanely deters rats and other rodents from traveling across overhead power lines and accessing roofs and electrical equipment.

Watch the video below to see our rat guards for power lines in action and how they help prevent rats on power lines!

Customer Reviews of Our Rat Guards for Power Lines

“This is a superior product. I run a pest control company, and we do a large amount of rodent exclusion. The line guard allows us to eliminate rodents from getting onto roofs via the power lines. And the product is simple and easy to install. Whether you are a professional or a DIYer, use line guards.”
- Joshua Adams

"I am writing to let you know that your Critter Guard product works not only with squirrels but also with rats. As I explained on the telephone my home had a big problem with rats entering the house via the power line drop. I installed your guard one week ago, on the first night I observed 2 rats coming down the line, when they came within a foot of the guard they stopped, looked at it and retreated up the line and we have been rat free ever since. So please feel free to use my name on any of your future promotions as I am a satisfied customer."
- W.T. FOLEY, Homeowner, Miami, Florida

Rat Guards for Trees and Utility Poles

Rats of all types possess remarkable climbing abilities. With the aid of their sharp claws, rats can effortlessly scale various surfaces such as trees, utility poles, and even roofs. This natural skill often leads rats to interfere with overhead electrical systems and the property of businesses and homeowners, potentially resulting in structural damage, health violations, and power disruption.

Fortunately, Critter Guard’s rat guards for trees and utility poles are engineered to block rats and other rodents from successfully climbing power utility poles and accessing power lines and roofs. Featuring a unique design with a series of rollers encircling a central plate, our Pole Guard product can be securely installed on concrete, wood, steel, and fiberglass poles, as well as on select trees with specific diameter limitations. This solution humanely deters rats from accessing rooftop spaces and critical electrical equipment, minimizing property repair costs and service interruptions.

Watch this customer submitted video to see our rat guards for trees and utility poles in action!

Rat Guards on Ships’ Mooring Lines

In addition to power lines, rats have also been known to climb mooring lines and board ships, attracted by the smell of fish and in search of food and comfort. Once on board, rats can wreak all sorts of havoc like chewing through hoses, ropes, and ship lines, all of which can jeopardize the ship’s operation.

With Critter Guard’s rat guards for mooring lines and power lines, ship owners and captains can install these rat guards on ships and mooring lines to help prevent rats from climbing aboard. To learn more about our rat guards for mooring lines and how they help protect ship operations and equipment, check out our Line Guard product page!

Contact Critter Guard Today

Whether you are a homeowner wanting to keep rats off of your roof and out of your attic, a business owner in need of rodent mitigation solutions, or a utility company looking to reduce rat related power outages, our rat guard products at Critter Guard can help. To get started with Critter Guard, visit our e-commerce store or contact us today!