No, I haven't tried them. They are pretty toxic and I'm not sure I want to breathe the fumes when I'm in the Greenhouse. But I might try putting the around the base of the GH and see if it keeps them out...

Bumping this thread just to give an idea to anyone considering wintering options .
You can use the same idea for a permanent structure such as a shed for potted trees too . I am still using the figloo and have grafted at least 5 varieties onto the inground tree.It works great and takes about 4 hours to assemble and disassemble.

John

Very impressive and gives me some great ideas. Thank you for sharing

You're welcome Chad , glad to help .

John

Wonder where I could get some of those panels.

John, great idea!! Is this what you do each winter?

Hi Meg ,

I set it up every November . then early april I take the top off and put plastic over it to make it into a sort of greenhouse to get an early start on the season . link to pics :

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/put-the-soft-top-on-the-figloo-5217570?highlight=figloo&pid=1268447222

Then around mid to late may I take it down . I have never had a problem , works great.

John