Methods, systems and devices for a check valve for deterring intrusion into downspouts include a body member having at least a first orifice and are configured to mount on a downspout, where the downspout is adapted to promote fluid flow in a single direction. Pivotably mounted on the body members are various valve members. The mounting arrangement can provide a closed position that substantially occludes the first orifice and a range of open positions when the valve member is pivoted with respect to the body member to open in the flow direction. In addition, at least one additional orifice can be provided in either the body member or the valve member to permit fluid flow irrespective of the position of the valve member.

A culvert has an attachment at an entrance end for inhibiting beaver activity at the culvert where the attachment includes two panels coupled together at one end by a third panel portion or by a hinge to form a pivotal structure with each panel including a bottom rail placed on a ground surface extending from the culvert entrance and a plurality of upstanding bars at spaced positions along the bottom rail. The attachment is opened at the hinge line or the third panel portion so that the hinge line is located in front of the entrance with each panel extending back to a respective side of the entrance and fastened by a chain coupling to that side. The upstanding bars are arranged so that water passes therebetween to or from the entrance end and the bars are closely spaced so as to prevent passage of beavers to the entrance end.

A culvert has an attachment at an entrance end for inhibiting beaver activity at the culvert where the attachment includes two panels coupled together at one end by a third panel portion or by a hinge to form a pivotal structure with each panel including a bottom rail placed on a ground surface extending from the culvert entrance and a plurality of upstanding bars at spaced positions along the bottom rail. The attachment is opened at the hinge line or the third panel portion so that the hinge line is located in front of the entrance with each panel extending back to a respective side of the entrance and fastened by a chain coupling to that side. The upstanding bars are arranged so that water passes therebetween to or from the entrance end and the bars are closely spaced so as to prevent passage of beavers to the entrance end.

An animal reverser device can include a housing containing a trap zone adapted to prevent animals from entering a premises via sewer-related tubing. A first tubular connection pipe can connect to drain piping and can protrude downward into the housing. An area formed around the outer surface of the first tubular connection pipe within its protrusion within the housing can create the trap zone. A second tubular connection integrated with a bottom of the housing and protruding downward from the housing can be connected to an existing drain trap or sewer line pipe that carries waste away from the premises.

An animal reverser device can include a housing containing a trap zone adapted to prevent animals from entering a premises via sewer-related tubing. A first tubular connection pipe can connect to drain piping and can protrude downward into the housing. An area formed around the outer surface of the first tubular connection pipe within its protrusion within the housing can create the trap zone. A second tubular connection integrated with a bottom of the housing and protruding downward from the housing can be connected to an existing drain trap or sewer line pipe that carries waste away from the premises.

A downspout end cover protects and closes a lower end of a cylindrical rain gutter downspout assembly. The cover includes a body that forms a continuous hollow channel for passage of collected rainwater. An aperture at the back of the body is sized to attach to the downspout, and a front cylindrical or oval aperture emits collected rainwater. A door is rotatably attached to the front of the body at a top of the front of the body by a hinge and when closed, prevents entry of animals, insects or blown debris. The front of the body may be sloped and the door may rest against an inset ledge that protects the door and seals the downspout end cover against entry of insects and preventing detachment of the door from the body. The hinge may be offset from the back surface of the door by an arm.

A trenchless, rodent-blocking apparatus for creating a one-way check valve, or gate, within for a sewer cleanout operable to permit through flow of sewer down the sewer pipe but prevent rodent entry up the sewer pipe. The disclosed assembly inserts vertically into a sewer cleanout without requiring excavation or demolition.

A trenchless, rodent-blocking apparatus for creating a one-way check valve, or gate, within for a sewer cleanout operable to permit through flow of sewer down the sewer pipe but prevent rodent entry up the sewer pipe. The disclosed assembly inserts vertically into a sewer cleanout without requiring excavation or demolition.

A culvert has an attachment at an entrance end for inhibiting beaver activity at the culvert where the attachment includes two panels coupled together at one end by a third panel portion or by a hinge to form a pivotal structure with each panel including a bottom rail placed on a ground surface extending from the culvert entrance and a plurality of upstanding bars at spaced positions along the bottom rail. The attachment is opened at the hinge line or the third panel portion so that the hinge line is located in front of the entrance with each panel extending back to a respective side of the entrance and fastened by a chain coupling to that side. The upstanding bars are arranged so that water passes therebetween to or from the entrance end and the bars are closely spaced so as to prevent passage of beavers to the entrance end.

A culvert has an attachment at an entrance end for inhibiting beaver activity at the culvert where the attachment includes two panels coupled together at one end by a third panel portion or by a hinge to form a pivotal structure with each panel including a bottom rail placed on a ground surface extending from the culvert entrance and a plurality of upstanding bars at spaced positions along the bottom rail. The attachment is opened at the hinge line or the third panel portion so that the hinge line is located in front of the entrance with each panel extending back to a respective side of the entrance and fastened by a chain coupling to that side. The upstanding bars are arranged so that water passes therebetween to or from the entrance end and the bars are closely spaced so as to prevent passage of beavers to the entrance end.