The rodent and insect threat to cable infrastructure.

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  • Author(s): DHAMORIKAR, PRAJAKTA
  • Source:
    Cabling Installation & Maintenance. Feb2015, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p57-59. 3p.
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    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the examination of non-toxic procedures to prevent infestation and damage of rodents and other animals in cable infrastructure. It states that squirrels and rodents which chew on wires and cables have disastrous effects. It mentions a "Mail Online" report in August 2010 which states that a family in England had lost its home to fire after squirrels chewed the electrical wiring.