copper mesh vs. cloth vs. steel wool
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I'll be interested to hear what others say...
I would consider getting mouse traps and eliminating the problem at the source(?)
I would consider getting mouse traps and eliminating the problem at the source(?)
BillsBayou
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Kania traps work great for dispatching squirrels. But with dogs, you'll need to mount them high enough that the dogs don't get caught/killed/maimed, and low enough that your neighbors don't see dead squirrels hanging out the traps. State and local hunting/trapping laws vary from state to state.
Lately, we're discovering that the local bald eagles have been doing great work with the local squirrel population. Some cats may have ended up in that big nest as well. Opinions vary on cats going missing.
None of this really helps with your wintering issue. Copper mesh looks like a good idea for your needs. However, copper may have a negative effect on beneficial fungi, so no pines. My recommendation is hardware cloth. It's a pain to roll out and shape, but mice can't chew through it.
penumbra
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I think hardware cloth is the best solution and one that I use. It is a bit cumbersome to work with though. Copper mesh will not have any negative impact when used in this way.
Wires_Guy_wires
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I have a pet snake that loves thrashing things. I don't blame it.
I bought some galvanized metal mesh and made a couple cages for some plants that overwinter in the terrarium.
It's difficult to cut, so if you plan on using it, do(!) buy a plate metal cutting scissor. Because cutting a single wire every 0.5cm for about a meter is painstaking work.
I bought some galvanized metal mesh and made a couple cages for some plants that overwinter in the terrarium.
It's difficult to cut, so if you plan on using it, do(!) buy a plate metal cutting scissor. Because cutting a single wire every 0.5cm for about a meter is painstaking work.
penumbra
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I use a sheet metal cutter and get about 3 - 4 cm per cut.
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Wood and hardware cloth cage big enough to hold several trees was my solution. The hardware cloth has roughly 1/4 inch mesh. Tin snips to cut the cloth.
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Keeping an "outdoor cat" is not a reliable solution. Cats tend to specialize as hunters, once a cat chooses its specialty it will not diversify to any great extend. More than 50% of outdoor cats specialize in preying on birds, usually smaller song birds. Somewhat less than half specialize in small rodents. Unless you attach a go-pro to your cat you would not know what your cat has chosen as its chief prey group. The occasional gifts the cat brings are a clue, but they eat more than they "gift".
Similarly, my outdoor dog was not reliable. He kept rabbits and squirrels away, but ignored mice and chipmunks.
Hardware cloth cages, work.
Similarly, my outdoor dog was not reliable. He kept rabbits and squirrels away, but ignored mice and chipmunks.
Hardware cloth cages, work.
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Pretty accurate^^^^
One of our cats eats only rabbits, squirrels and rodents, voles, mice etc.
The other cat has a taste for poultry.
One of our cats eats only rabbits, squirrels and rodents, voles, mice etc.
The other cat has a taste for poultry.
NateMcFly3
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Can I borrow cat #1?!?!
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Do you have a link for this product?
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Xcluder Stainless Steel Wool Rodent Control Fill Fabric, Large DIY Kit 162758A - The Home Depot
Repel garter snakes, rattlesnakes and other species from areas they are not wanted with the help of this Xcluder Rodent and Pest Control Fill Fabric Large Kit.
www.homedepot.com
or how about a spray from bonide
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a more general spray from Bonide that is safe for pets and people..would spraying during the winter harm the trees
bonide.com
Repels-All Animal Repellent Ready-to-Spray - Bonide
Use Repels-All Animal Repellent from Bonide to rid your yard and garden of all types of pests!
bonide.com
penumbra
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I am not familiar with this. I would imagine it will produce a bit of rust.this is a link for the steel wool mentionedXcluder Stainless Steel Wool Rodent Control Fill Fabric, Large DIY Kit 162758A - The Home Depot
Repel garter snakes, rattlesnakes and other species from areas they are not wanted with the help of this Xcluder Rodent and Pest Control Fill Fabric Large Kit.www.homedepot.com
or how about a spray from bonide
This is a good product but natural products like this do not always work for extended periods. Trick is to get it down early and reapply more frequently than recommended. I use Fox & Coyote Urine Granules. Itn active season pure peppermint oil works well sprayed about once a week or so.a more general spray from Bonide that is safe for pets and people..would spraying during the winter harm the trees
Repels-All Animal Repellent Ready-to-Spray - Bonide
Use Repels-All Animal Repellent from Bonide to rid your yard and garden of all types of pests!
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