Rat-proof wire-mesh

Bricriu · 2017-08-09 13:50:01

Anyone know where I could buy Rat-proof wire-mesh to seal a wooden compost container. Last time I turned the compost, a rat jumped out of it , and I don't like the things. I live in Co. Galway, but will travel to buy it. I put only vegetables/tea-bags, etc. in it - no cooked food or meat, but it seems the heat the compost…

09-08-2017 02:50PM

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Bricriu

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Anyone know where I could buy Rat-proof wire-mesh to seal a wooden compost container. Last time I turned the compost, a rat jumped out of it , and I don't like the things.

I live in Co. Galway, but will travel to buy it.

I put only vegetables/tea-bags, etc. in it - no cooked food or meat, but it seems the heat the compost generates attracts rats.

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#2 09-08-2017 03:43PM

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This might do it.

https://www.maceoinltd.com/13mm-square-aviary-wire-1-metre-high-25-metre-long/

8mm thick is approx. "20G" (20 gauge). I'd imagine that'd be enough if they're just using it for shelter.

If you need thicker this crowd have 16G (1.35mm):

https://www.meshdirect.co.uk/rat-mesh-6mm-x-6mm.html

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#3 11-08-2017 09:52AM

Bricriu

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Thanks, Lumen.

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#4 11-08-2017 11:06AM

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Ask any local agricultural provider, such as Arrabawn in Athenry. These folks sell mesh

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#5 14-08-2017 05:59PM

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The rats are aerating the compost for you, leave them at it:)

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#6 15-08-2017 09:10AM

Bricriu

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Thanks for answers, lads.

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