The best permanent rodent exclusion materials for San Diego homes include sheet metal, galvanized hardware cloth

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The best permanent rodent exclusion materials for San Diego homes include sheet metal, galvanized hardware cloth, copper mesh, stainless steel mesh or wool, cement, and caulk for sealing gnaw-prone gaps.