Insect Netting

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Key Facts

Designed to protect fruit & vegetable crops from insect attacks, but also gives protection from birds, rabbits, possums and deer.
The net creates a micro climate by giving shelter to the crop, but it only increases the temperature by 1-2 degrees centigrade.
Constructed with a 4 layer double sewn join, these nets should last for at least 8-10 years.
Unlike fleece, insect net must be laid slack as it does not stretch. A 13m wide net will cover 11m of crop, leaving enough spare net to secure it at the edges and for plant growth.
Insect Nets are best secured by soil as it creates a complete seal around the edges to exclude insects, but pegs or sandbags can also be used.
The net can be left on from sowing until harvest and during the winter months.
It is possible to spray certain treatments through the nets provided the nets are dry.
Available in two mesh sizes, 0.3mm and 0.6mm.
The nets will offer protection from Cabbage Root Fly, Carrot Rust Fly, Flea Beetle, Leaf Miners, Aphids including the Carrot Willow Aphid, White Fly, and Spotted Winged Drosophila.
Standard widths are 3.65m, 13m and 25m wide.
Standard lengths are 50m, 100m and 200m rolls.
Other sizes can be made to order depending on volume.

Normal lead times are 12 weeks depending on time of year.
Large amounts need to be ordered at least 3-4 months ahead of the required delivery date.
Smaller amounts in standard sizes, 13m or 25m wide, can normally be delivered inside 7 days.