Will any net curtain keep out flea beetle?

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Will any net curtain keep out flea beetle?
« on: June 29, 2012, 21:11 »
Just bought a load from charity shop some looks finer than others all will be good for cabbage white but what about flea beetle? I was going to use it for rasberries but oh found a load of buidersnet in the skip at work.
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Re: Will any net curtain keep out flea beetle?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2012, 23:53 »
I would try using the finer net curtains and it should help. Weak points would be at the base so if you lay a length of board on every side and weight down the board, that should minimize entry.

It's possible that some flea beetles might already be in the patch so if you have any insecticidal soap to spray it on the soil and under leaves first and then cover with the curtains. That should give you a better chance.

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Re: Will any net curtain keep out flea beetle?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2012, 07:18 »
they have fea beetle already i was going to get rid of as many as I could before covering them. Can I lay the net straight over the plants or will I be better making a cage. I have some canes and some old water pipe too.

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Re: Will any net curtain keep out flea beetle?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2012, 14:06 »
I personally would make whatever sort of cage I could so the netting won't sit right on the veg where the pests can still attack it - even through netting. Even a few inches of space will make a huge difference.

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Re: Will any net curtain keep out flea beetle?
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2012, 19:24 »
will do i'll have a womble tomorrow thanks


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