Sloth Guards for Power Lines, Transformers, and Utility Poles

Sloths might not be fast movers, but they can still present challenges for utility companies, businesses, and homeowners. Sloths often travel through the treetops in search of food and shelter. However, their natural instinct to grasp onto tree branches can sometimes lead them to mistake power lines for vine or tree limbs. As they make their way onto these lines, they can inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment or even trigger power outages. Luckily, Critter Guard’s sloth deterrent solutions are designed to prevent sloths from traversing power lines, ensuring your property and electrical systems stay protected.

Humanely Protect Endangered Sloths

Some species of sloths, like the brown-throated sloth and the pygmy three-toed sloth, are currently endangered due to habitat loss and deforestation. In an effort to protect these unique creatures, Critter Guard plays a crucial role in protecting sloths from one of their most significant threats: electrocution.

As sloths move slowly through the trees, they often climb electric utility poles, inadvertently coming into contact with power lines. At Critter Guard, we designed our sloth guards to prevent sloths from bridging power lines, helping to protect them from fatal injuries. To see how our sloth power line guards are effective in preventing sloths from traversing power lines, check out this case study.

Sloth Guard for Power Lines

Sloths are slow-moving creatures that often find themselves on power lines to travel between trees in search of food or mates. While they are excellent climbers, their slow pace makes them particularly vulnerable to the dangers posed by power lines. When sloths climb onto power lines, they risk fatal electrocution or injury if they bridge contact from the power lines to energized equipment, such as transformers or power terminals. Furthermore, their presence can disrupt the function of electrical systems, causing potential malfunctions and power outages.

At Critter Guard, we offer specialized sloth guards for power lines to protect these endangered animals. Our innovative sloth power line guard is designed to prevent sloths from accessing dangerous areas by creating a barrier that safely guides them away from power lines. The installation of our sloth guards helps reduce the risk of injury or death while allowing sloths to move through their habitat without harming the electrical infrastructure.

Watch the video below to learn more about our sloth guard for power lines and how it helps keep sloths and electrical systems safe!

Customer Review of Our Sloth Guard for Power Lines

“The device acts as a barrier to prevent animals, including sloths, from crossing power lines and thus prevent them from having access to any specific equipment, in addition to preventing them from having or causing an accident on their way.”
- Luis Deigo Carballo

Utility Pole Sloth Deterrent

With their long-curved claws and powerful grip, sloths are able to ascend a variety of surfaces besides just trees. These creatures can also climb up utility poles. This climbing ability, however, can lead them into danger when they climb utility poles and come into contact with electrical equipment installed on the utility pole or overhead power lines, risking electrocution and power disruptions.

Fortunately, Critter Guard’s sloth deterrents are designed to prevent these slow-moving creatures from climbing utility poles and reaching potentially hazardous equipment. Our Pole Guard features a unique system of rotating rollers surrounding a central plate, allowing it to be securely installed on various utility poles – including steel, wood, concrete, and fiberglass. Our humane sloth guards for utility poles effectively prevent sloths from climbing utility poles and reaching vital electrical equipment, minimizing the risk of damage and power outages while ensuring the safety of both the sloths and infrastructure.

Transformer Sloth Guard

Once they’ve gained access to overhead power lines, sloths may venture toward transformers and their natural slow pace can lead to dangerous situations. As sloths move between tree and power lines, their bodies may bridge the gap between power lines and transformers, creating a direct path for electrical currents. This can result in electrical shorts, power outages, and even fires.

At Critter Guard, our sloth deterrents for power lines and utility poles work together to effectively prevent sloths from accessing power lines and transformers. Our sloth guards help keep these slow-moving, yet adept climbers away from overhead electrical equipment, reducing the risk of damage and service disruptions. To learn more about how our sloth guards work and to explore full specifications and customer reviews, visit our online store.

Contact Critter Guard Today

Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner in need of sloth deterrents, or a utility company aiming to prevent power disruptions caused by sloths, our sloth guards at Critter Guard can help. To learn more or get started with Critter Guard, visit our online store or reach out to us today with any questions!