mousde guards clogging

[pp270]

I use a metal mouse guard with the 3/8" holes. I noticed this makes it difficult for the bees to remove the dead. Will this become a problem over winter clogging the entrance?

[Charlie B]

If you use 1/2" hardware cloth and fit it so the very bottom rung of the cloth is level or touching your bottom board they can easily cross through dragging dead bees behind them.

[WWW]

I agree with Charlie, I have always attached this 1/2" mesh as he has described and have never had a mouse problem or clogged up entrances, the workers can freely drag drones through it easily.

[wadehump]

I use 1/4" mesh small mice can get through the 1/2".

[crabbydad]

i've never seen a mouse that could squeeze thru 1/2" mesh.

[honeyman46408]

I have!

for thoes useing the metal ones with 3/8" holes that have one screw in the center---a coon can bend them eaisy and have a picnic.

[crofter]

i've never seen a mouse that could squeeze thru 1/2" mesh.

They ARE harder to see but the sneaky little devils do exist!

[crabbydad]

now i'm second quessing the 1/2" mesh i put on my opening. i am planning on leaving this on all year. maybe i should go with the 3/8".