Are the holes in this guard large enough for mice and voles to eat the bark? The holes look too big to prevent mice girdling.
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Yes, if you have new saplings I would suggest the Nelson Corrugated LDPE Tree Guards - 2 x 24 Inches.
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Yes they are large but if you keep your mulch 6 inches away from trunk. That hose a long way to girdling prevention.
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I would say it depends on how tightly you wrap the tree. I don't wrap mine so tight that the plastic is pressed up against the bark and as a result, a mouse couldn't get to it. The holes are too small for them to enter. I have no idea what a vole is but if it's similar in size, same logic applies.
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The holes are 7/8" square with rounded corners. I don't know how big your mice or voles are. Works for rabbits, squirrels and weedeaters.
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The holes are large enough to allow mice access to the tree bark. This guard does deter deer from rubbing their antlers on the bark.
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You might try an ice pick but be careful not to jab yourself. The plastic is thin and brittle so it might be hard to force an ice pick through. I don't know why the manufacturer wouldn't put vent holes in it. We have been catching mice on a fairly regular basis but on more than one occasion the food has disappeared. We figured one mouse came in and got it and another mouse came along and opened the door and both escaped.
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mice are know to chew through alot of things... in my opinion, i think the would be able to chew through the bag if they were determained.
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I agree with J. Cook. Not nearly big enough with the exception of a baby rat.Works very well for mice as other reviews save one (overweight mice comment) say.Perhaps their overweight mice are really rats?!!!
2009646
I believe this size trap is too big for mice. They either dont trip the bar or they slip through the mesh. Mine traps chipmunks successfully so I image it would trap like-sized rats.
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I would think so- they are airtight so they don't allow smells to escape. A rodent could chew through- but would have to be persistent and have a reason to- without the smell I think you're safe.
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Squirrels are rats with fluffy tails and as such they can chew thru this mesh easily.. NOT saying that they will because they can get all tangled up in the mesh. IT is my firm belief that it will help deter them but will not completely stop a dedicated fruit hungry squirrel. YES i would use it to make it harder for them to get to the fruit
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I believe it should be capable of catching mice; but, not certain about the wire spacing and whether it would prevent the mice from squeezing through. I loaned cage to friend so I can't really measure the wire spacing and give you a good response.
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It can. Any varmint who tunnels. I have unintentionally caught a few voles even though my issue is gopher related. Happy hunting.
1980277
Can't rodents chew through anything that isn't metal? Actually, they would REALLY have to work at it. I don't see them getting through it, but anything is possible.
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As tough as this screening is I think a mouse could still gnaw through it. I'd use a piece of metal screening to keep out mice.
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Hi Monika, I use this project mainly to deter squirrels from nosing around my bulbs and digging all over the place. I've never used it for mice but I can't help but think that it might work for mice and rats as well because of the ingredients. It seems to work a little for racoons and skunks so if it was me, I would try it and see how it goes. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Take care and all the best to you for the new year.
567309
Oh yes they are! I would not rec this for mice they'll squeeze right through the bars.
853191
No, I do not think so. This is a very light mess netting. In our experience, they could chew right through it. We use fine mess metal fencing to thwart these critters.
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There are no plastic parts that the rats/mice can eat through. The lid-window is plastic but cannot be eaten/bitten through. Keep the entrances clear and free of debris and you will trap the animals - so long as your rats/mice are small enough to pass through the entranceways. If you are looking to trap large rats you might have to look for another trap
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Hi, yes i have used this stuff to block and seal holes in my house, i had field nice getting in my house and i used this stuff and have not seen any rodents from then on, and that was 2 years ago. Its pretty tuff mesh, and very strong. I was happy with it.
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sorry no iguanas here. if i were guessing, i'd think the little guys could wrangle themselves nthrough the netting. if you want me to i will measure the holes. just ask and i will do it.