How do I prevent pests from getting into my greenhouse?

There are several ways to prevent pests from making the greenhouse their home. Read on for tips!

If you have a community of burrowing animals around your property like moles, gophers, rats, and more; it's a good idea to take some preventative steps early in the game. Gardeners have been using chicken wire for years. Here are some suggestions:

1. Place chicken wire over or under the landscape fabric (weed screen) on the floor of the greenhouse
2. Install the chicken wire on the outside perimeter wall to prevent them from burrowing in from the sides

Remember to purchase chicken wire with the smallest holes as mice can burrow and fit through very small spaces. It's also a good idea to install the chicken wire as deep into the perimeter walls as you can. Ultimately, a greenhouse is an ideal space for animals to try and enter. There's food and it's warm.