I bought this to create a bug barrier in a roof vent stack, and I think it works perfectly. The small holes should keep out the big roaches -- my concern -- without blocking the flow of air. The mesh is flexible enough to work with, but be aware that it is not a welded mesh, and so strands can come off the edges if you're not careful.
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