Can Fencing Block Out Squirrels?
Will wire mesh keep squirrels out?
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3) To squirrel-proof your garden, create a fence out of heavy-duty wire mesh at least 30 inches above-ground and six or more inches below. 4) To keep squirrels out of the trees in your yard, you can install mesh fencing around the trunk. Trimming low-hanging branches will help keep them out as well.
What size fencing keeps squirrels out?
Mesh Size. One of the most important measures when it comes to keeping squirrels out of your garden is the mesh size of your chicken wire. The mesh size determines how many holes will be in your mesh for every linear inch of wire. You usually find chicken wire with a mesh size of two inches or smaller.M
How do I squirrel-proof my fence?
The only successful solution I’ve found is using flexible plastic mesh as perimeter fencing around my in-ground crops. The best type of mesh for a squirrel-proof fence is made of thin-plastic rather than a rigid plastic (only slightly heavier than traditional garden netting) with 1-inch openings.O
