I use1/2 inch ,, but when I cut it ,I cut so I have the pointed 1/2 inch wire top and bottom ,, I have 3 full squares then the 1/2 inch of pointed wire ,, I bend the wire just a little so if a mouse trys to get in the wire will poke him and tear his skin up then I push in in place with a putty knife ,, never had a mouse in the hive ,, have had mouse tracks on the door step but they never get in
I have always used 1/2 folded to make holes 1/2 wide X 3/8 high. This year I found the perfect material. It is sold at Lowes and home depot. It is aluminum mesh with a diamond hole size of 3/8 X 1/2. It is sold in the cultured stone section and is used to give the mortor something to grip to. It is 5.00 for a 3ft X 8ft pc. I cut it in 2" strips and just staple it over the enterence
The sheet I got is definatly aluminum. I checked it with a magnet. It cuts way easier the galvinized expanded metal. I did pay 5 something a 3 X 8 sheet.
I have done animal control and pest removal for about 20 years now and can tell you if a mouse can fit his skull through a opening, he's in plus they are rodents and can make a hole alittle larger very quickly. Mouse guards are just cheap insurance
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