Installing the mouse guard

[josbees]

Just wondering -- I have a lovely new mouse guard from Bee Commerce and am wondering how to install it.  there are a couple nail holes on the tall side, but I was thinking I might @#$$  the girls off if I start hammering on their house.  Should I give it a try?

[Brian D. Bray]

Just wondering -- I have a lovely new mouse guard from Bee Commerce and am wondering how to install it.  there are a couple nail holes on the tall side, but I was thinking I might piss the girls off if I start hammering on their house.  Should I give it a try?

I used to make my own mouse guards out of #4 hardware cloth, the bees could still get through.  1/4 inch is a little tight for the bees so 3/8 might be a better choice.  I used to cut it into a strip 2 inches wide and the length of the entrance is wide.  I bent it into a L with 1 inch sides.  A few staples from a staple gun did the install.  It was on and done so fast the bees didn't react.

[bassman1977]

Just wondering -- I have a lovely new mouse guard from Bee Commerce and am wondering how to install it.  there are a couple nail holes on the tall side, but I was thinking I might @#$$  the girls off if I start hammering on their house.  Should I give it a try?

I use thumb tacks.

[Scadsobees]

Yes, they don't like it at all.

But you don't need to get the nail in very far.  If you are worried then suit up, it is a good idea.  Although it is really hard to hold and hammer nails when wearing gloves... :roll:

Rick

[reinbeau]

Greg uses a screw gun.  Quick and out!