Gardening Anti - bird / bug netting

Maria68a1

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Hello and a big thumbs up,

I'm hoping you can help me.

I love Mark and SSMe!! *bet ur not sick of hearing that.. lol..

Mark (you) mentions buying bird netting on a roll that is big enough to allow the bees and smaller butterflies through.. while keeping the birds out. I'm trying to source it and I can't find the information anywhere. I know you said it once, on one of the videos.. but do you think I can find it again?

Are you or anyone able to help please? 😀

Need this stuff, as bunnings only sells stuff that only water would get through..

Thanks for all your help. *hopefully*
 
G'day, g'day,
I found this link that might give you a fair share of information;

I could send you links for what might be similar, but be aware that certain countries or counties might have varying laws as to what size "hole" in the netting is allowed. As the bigger the hole, the more likely wildlife is going to get caught in it.
 
G'day, g'day,
I found this link that might give you a fair share of information;

I could send you links for what might be similar, but be aware that certain countries or counties might have varying laws as to what size "hole" in the netting is allowed. As the bigger the hole, the more likely wildlife is going to get caught in it.
Thanks heaps.. but I am actually after the netting you use as u get it on a roll and cut to measure.. and it has holes big enough to allow pollination but not too big to be a waste of time.

I have tried bunnings and the netting they have the holes are really small.. too small. And they only have white and I'd also prefer to get black.

I am in Australia (Brisbane Queensland). Thank you. 😀
 
Not knowing what they come in it's hard to say.. do u have brand names or links or info on what's available please? Also length of what's on ea roll, if that also varies please? 😀

Probably 3 m width .. but it will depend on cost and options.. 😀

Thanks heaps 😀
 
I imagine you are looking for this:
 
Wow.. it's going to take me a good week to work through all the options.. and work out the difference.. lol.. but thank u.. I'll give it a go.. looks awesome!!!
 
I figured I'd go straight for a big supplier, as they have many options and customisable sizes. Do ensure you are getting netting that is legal where you live (example: Victoria has nets that aren't legal for everyday consumers - this website seems to mostly list those rules though).

I hope you can find something that suits your desires ;)
 
I wouldn't have a clue. I'm in Brisbane, Queensland.. are there other suppliers that y can also link? A bit of competitive pricing is always good.

I'm only a single mum on disability pension and a back yard raised bed gardener (so not commercial scale) so I need a bit but also it needs to be economical!! 😀
 
Do note that I have never bought any bird netting myself. I can provide links, but I cannot vouch for them. I am unfamiliar with the websites, so please use reasonable caution.
In saying that, I did come across more websites;



 
Hey, I had the same issue with finding the net! 😅 From what I remember, Mark recommends netting with 10-15 mm holes – lets the bees and smaller butterflies through, but keeps the birds out. Check agricultural supply stores, not regular ones like Bunnings. 💪

PS: Check online too, sometimes good deals pop up! :cheers:
 
Bird and insect netting is becoming increasingly common in the marketplace (online) to buy. When I first started looking for netting about 18 years ago it wasn't that easy to source but now you can find it in bulk rolls on eBay/Amazon or online in general.

Sometimes, netting doesn't need to cover the whole tree or crop to be effective. For example, top netting over a tree or trees/orchard can be enough to deter some birds. This allows access to the flowers for bees etc and to the fruit for people.

Often, full netting is needed but timing can be another thing to look at. Leaving netting over a tree or crop the whole time might be impractical. So, waiting until the tree has flowered and the fruit is starting to set is a good time to cover. And then promptly remove the net once the fruit is ripe and harvested so that the tree won't grow through the fabric.

Experimentation is the key to understanding what works best at your property and what is the most economical for cost and time.

Gee, it has been some time since I answered or participated in a post here... I wish I had more thyme in the day :)
 
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