The Role of Garden Netting in Pest and Wildlife Control

Even home gardeners and commercial growers find themselves at war against increasingly increased numbers of pests and wild wildlife threatening to destroy their crops. It is frustrating to lose plants due to animals or insects, especially losing them to an organic grower. Chemical pesticides would be a temporary solution but have detrimental effects on the environment and health. For this reason, many have opted for Garden Netting , a more friendly way of protecting gardens from outside harm. Garden Netting and Its Types Different Types of Garden Netting Different kinds of netting serve different needs. Insect netting is a fine mesh cloth that protects fragile plants from tiny pests like aphids or caterpillars. Bird netting usually features larger holes intended for protecting ripening fruits or vegetables from birds and squirrels. Deer fencing is stronger and can be made of thick mesh or wire, thereby preventing larger animals such as deer and rabbits. Why Use Garden Netting? Pest and...