How to Use Steel Wool for Pest Control

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[smuccilicious]

Thanks for showing the areas to look for the holes especially in the house that was helpful.

[drewandjeffers]

Don't forget to use expansion foam, caulking, cement, concrete, and also some spackle depends on what surface you're putting steel wool or copper wool on.

[SRSL_UK]

You can spray lacquer on the steel wool to prevent it from rusting, using coarse steel wool is better in most cases as it prevents rodents more effectively and does not rust as quickly.

[Desbo]

Thanks, very useful seeing this in practice. Also I didn't know about copper wool / mesh!

[HeymanHoshyar]

I really wish if you had used spray foam in this video with the steel wool ! that's what I'm looking for

[FWChannel-rrbr]

Thanks for the vid. It's really helpful.

[alexandrinerigsbyhenry]

Great content. So helpful! Thank you for demonstrating how to do this.

[nicolegoupil]

Does any type of steel scouring pads work? Like the ones from dollar stores.

[gaylefriedman]

Is plain Brillo Steel Wool safe for the water pipes?
Thank You!

[lss]

What if a mouse/mice are in the house already? Would I still go around plugging up holes?

[melindamcclain]

Using steel wool without gloves is no Bueno. I learned the hard way! Metal splinters in my hands! 😢

[Ms.QueenElizabeth]

Will this also prevent bugs from coming in?

[grantguy]

Thanks. Why not use some sealant to close the gap for good?

[covenant_]

Is it okay to do this with sliding windows?

[breadyegg]

Looks like Amos from the Expanse series. Or, maybe his younger brother.
Either way, thanks for the demo.

[aronob]

Steel wool is the worst product to use as is flammable and also rots, just got banned by some states for rodent proofing. Better use concrete, good concrete caulking, stucco patch etc

[JasonJayJJ]

Why not just fill all those voids with spray foam so then you get rid of the drafts for winter time. If rats eat foam then put the steal wool in after the foam is first installed.

[gizmoeatspizza]

Remember steel wool is very flammable 😮

[malvavisco]

Whoa, shouldn’t you wear gloves? Those pokey ends are lethal! (Not literally but ow they hurt and they can get stuck under your skin like slivers)

[geyser]

I would think caulk would seal up those holes better.