>TEARING HOLES UNDER BEDS: This is what I have found works. They are like very large canvas pillow cases and are very snug so very difficult to dig at with any luck: Spring 1996 Domestications Catalog 1-800-746-2555. It's called Mattress/Boxspring Protectors - Envelopes your mattress or boxspring snugly to protect top and bottom. Wide zippered opening. Machine wash/dry, poly/cotton. Mattress Protectors (7' deep) REG SALE Twin B366823 $14.99 $11.99 Full B366831 $17.99 $14.39 Queen B366849 19.99 16.99 King B366856 24.99 21.99 Boxspring Protectors (9" deep) Twin B405944 15.99 12.99 Full B405951 18.99 15.39 Queen B405969 21.99 17.99 King B405977 26.99 23.99 Another option is to cut plywood to size and shoot in some small brads to keep it in place. This option worked for us in the guest bedroom. charlene [Posted in FML issue 1749]