Fruit Tree Netting Bag
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Here's the information broken down into three sections:
Purpose of Fruit Tree Netting Bags
Fruit tree netting bags are used to protect fruit trees from pests like fruit tree aphids, apple maggots, and the codling moth. These pests can be a significant threat to fruit trees due to their size and shape, making them vulnerable to damage. The netting bags provide a barrier that prevents these pests from accessing the fruit.
How Fruit Tree Netting Bags Work
These netting bags are easy to install and are designed specifically for fruit trees, providing complete coverage. They create a protective barrier around the fruit, keeping pests such as insects and birds away while allowing essential elements like air, water, and sunlight to reach the fruit. The bags also protect against frost, ensuring a healthy harvest of apples, pears, and other fruits.
Features and Installation of Fruit Tree Netting Bags
- Material and Size: The bags are made from ultra-fine Veggiemesh with 0.8mm x 0.8mm holes, allowing airflow and sunlight to pass through while keeping pests out. They come in various sizes:
- Small: 1.2m Wide x 2m High
- Large: 2.5m Wide x 4m High
- Installation: Each bag has a zip for easy installation, making it simple to cover the tree without damaging its leaves, branches, or buds. This ease of use ensures that the trees are well-protected without any complicated setup.
If I buy by the running metre how will it arrive?
Buying by the running metre allows you to purchase the exact length required. If you order 'by the metre' it will come in one length folded, not beautifully, but folded.It does work out cheaper to buy our veggiemesh pack sizes.
Why are the pack sizes cheaper than per metre?
The packs are hemmed on all 4 sides and are machine cut to the exact width and length. When you buy "per metre" we have to physically measure and cut the correct size which involves a higher cost.
Is Veggiemesh available in green?
No. Green Veggiemesh would reduce light penetration resulting in a loss of yield and/or quality on certain crops especially when covering crops in Spring and Autumn. Veggiemesh light passage = 90%
Why not make the mesh size smaller to stop all insects?
We do offer an ultra fine veggiemesh which offers full protection from certain pests, especially flea beetle.
What is Veggiemesh made from?
Veggiemesh is made from u.v. stabilised polyethylene
When do I cover crops with Veggiemesh?
Crops should be covered immediately after sowing or planting. If transplants are used these must be free of pests before covering.
I still have problems with Carrot Fly, why?
Certain soil pests including Carrot Fly can survive in the soil between crops. Covered carrots should therefore only be grown in rotation with non-umbelliferous crops
Which pests are excluded by Veggiemesh?
Carrot Fly, Cabbage Root Fly, Caterpillars, Aphids, Leaf Minors. Only partial control of Flea Beetle and Thrips is achieved. This may be adequate with low to moderate infestations, but additional methods may be needed if populations are high.
What happens when I remove Veggiemesh to weed?
This is best carried out during cool windy conditions
Do I need to remove for watering and feeding?
Watering and feeding can be applied with Veggiemesh in place.
What is the mesh size of Veggiemesh?
The mesh size is 1.35mm
What is the light and air passage of Veggiemesh?
Light passage = 90% and air passage = 95%
How heavy is Veggiemesh?
The weight is approx. 55gms/sq.m.
Is Veggiemesh easy to cut?
Yes Veggiemesh can be cut with scissors
When ordering just nematodes, delivery is free of charge.
For all other items, we will either charge £4.98 for standard items, £6.99 for large items and £14.99 for oversized items.
The correct delivery charge will be applied in the checkout.
*some additional charges can be applied for larger and heavier items to highlands and islands.
