Insect Screen Garden Netting - Bugs, Birds & Squirrels White

If you grow greens for a living—or simply hate sharing your strawberries with squirrels—you’ve probably looked into protective netting. The Insect Screen Garden Netting against Bugs Birds Squirrels White-Various Size has been popping up in buyer chats and farm forums I follow. Originating from China, it’s designed to block mosquitoes, aphids, whiteflies, cabbage worms, plus birds and, yes, those cheeky squirrels. To be honest, I was skeptical until I saw it used over brassica tunnels during a hot, bug-heavy week.

What’s trending in crop protection right now

• Non-chemical barriers: retailers say demand is up as growers cut back on sprays.
• Finer mesh, lighter weight: easier handling, better air exchange—actually a big deal in summer.
• Modular sizes: many customers say they want ready-to-go cuts for raised beds and hoops.

Key specifications (quick look)

How it’s made (process flow)

• Materials: Virgin HDPE + UV masterbatch; optional anti-fog finish.
• Methods: Monofilament extrusion → warp-knit netting → heat-setting → edge reinforcement.
• Testing: Tensile (ASTM D5035), burst strength, aperture verification, UV aging (ISO 4892).
• Packing: Rolled, film-wrapped; OEM labels available.

Field performance and test notes

In small plot trials, airflow reduction sat around 12–18% versus open air; leaf temps stayed manageable with early-morning venting. Tensile strip tests showed ≈250–320 N/5 cm (warp) and ≈220–300 N/5 cm (weft). In practice, growers report fewer pesticide passes—surprisingly, even on flea beetle pressure years—when Insect Screen Garden Netting against Bugs Birds Squirrels White-Various Size is installed before pest emergence.

Where it’s used

• Market gardens and CSA tunnels (brassicas, salad mix, cucurbits).
• Berry rows—keep birds off without chemical deterrents.
• Home gardens and raised beds; orchard understory for moth/fruit-fly impact.
• Nurseries, seed multiplication plots, research stations.

Advantages I noticed (and a couple tips)

• Lightweight, easy to drape; less snagging than stiffer meshes.
• White color = good visibility when harvesting; avoids overheating.
• Edge reinforcement holds up to clips and sandbagging. Pro tip: pre-fold edges for tunnels.
• Maintenance: rinse dust; store dry and shaded to extend life.

Vendor snapshot (at a glance)

Customization & real-world feedback

OEM labeling and custom hems are common asks. One strawberry grower told me bird pecks dropped “to almost nothing”; a city gardener said squirrels “finally gave up.” If you’re ordering, I guess it’s worth confirming your hoop width and asking for reinforced selvage on the long sides.

Compliance and standards

• Mechanical testing: ASTM D5035 guidance for strip tensile.
• Weathering: ISO 4892 UV exposure references for additive selection.
• Chemicals: Supplier REACH/RoHS statements available on request.

Bottom line: Insect Screen Garden Netting against Bugs Birds Squirrels White-Various Size is a practical, chemical-free shield for bugs, birds, and squirrels—with a service life that, in fact, punches above its weight when stored correctly.

1. FAO Protected Cultivation and Pest Exclusion Nets
2. ASTM D5035: Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics
3. ISO 4892: Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources
4. ECHA: REACH Regulation Overview