A barrier material suitable for use against rodents comprises stainless steel mesh 2 sandwiched in between two pieces of flexible rubber 1, 3. The three sheets or layers can be bonded together to form a single flexible sheet. The material may be adhered to moving mechanisms and objects such as door and lifts without impeding their functionality. The material may be waterproof and rot-proof, and may be suitable for use in wet environments such as sewers.
