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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: Goosegirl on May 19, 2021, 10:04

Title: Best insect netting.
Post by: Goosegirl on May 19, 2021, 10:04

I want some insect netting to provide cover for my kale and new little cherry tree. In the past I've used that stiff black stuff that seems to have a mind of its own so has anyone got any recommendations for something softer that will drape over some canes or wooden props?

Title: Re: Best insect netting.
Post by: wolveryeti on May 19, 2021, 10:17

Not sure what you mean by the stiff black stuff.

For general cheapo protection I would go with 2m debris/scaffolding netting. Will still let small insects e.g. whitefly and aphids, but not usually anything larger.

For total protection Enviromesh (though not cheap) or Wilko defender mesh (cheaper but often sold out - worth stocking up in off-season).

Title: Re: Best insect netting.
Post by: grinling on May 19, 2021, 12:07

I find when putting debris netting on a cherry tree causes problems. Thinking of making a frame to go over it once cherries are forming. My tree will not get taller as broke off the leader shoot one year with debris netting. At least I didn't pay a fortune for dwarf stock  :D

Title: Re: Best insect netting.
Post by: rowlandwells on May 20, 2021, 18:19

we found Garden Naturally had a good selection of insect netting we also bought a roll of scaffold netting from screwfix that was good value

Title: Re: Best insect netting.
Post by: jezza on May 22, 2021, 20:09

Hello try LBS  Horticultural supplies they have netting in, during the pandemic they had a public access site on line it might be still active   jezza

Title: Re: Best insect netting.
Post by: rowlandwells on May 23, 2021, 17:12

yes I agree with you Jezza I buy from them there a sound company for all horticultural supplies