Roof vent - maintenance and insect mesh

[sheeners]

Hi. ChatGPT tells me that there is a risk that insects (we have a lot of wasps in the area) are a concern for roof vents. 

 

Can anyone share their experience with insects and roof vents? Should they have mesh? 

 

What other maintenance of roof vents could there be? I have the option of putting them accessible but further away or out of easy reach but further away from the unit.

 

Thanks for sharing your opinions.

[ProDave]

My wall mounted vents have a fine stainless steel mesh.  They do a good job of stopping insects but they do clog up and need maintenance.  You can't suck them out with a hoover as there is a louvre vent in front blocking a hoover getting close enough, so to clear them I take them off and blow through from the inside with the air line from my compressor.