Protect your crops naturally and effectively

With insect nets, you protect your crops from harmful insects without compromising growth or quality. The nets act as a physical barrier that stops pests, while allowing light, air, and water to pass through. Place the net immediately after sowing or planting; it should be positioned loosely enough for the plants to grow to their full size underneath it.

Use plastic net supports mounted on a bamboo stick to hold up the net (click to view). Leave the net in place until harvest.

For best results, the nets should be anchored tightly to the ground so that no insects can enter from the sides. If the net must be removed for weeding or fertilizing, minimize the time it is off. Most insects are most active during the warmest hours of the day, so the best time to remove the net is early in the morning or late afternoon/evening.

The nets provide protection against the following pests:

Pest Scientific Name Damage Caused Suitable Net (mesh size in mm)
Cabbage root fly Delia radicum Eggs are laid near the cabbage plant; once hatched, the larva feeds on the plant's stem and root. 0.8x0.8 or 0.6x0.6
Cabbage white butterfly Pieris brassicae, Pieris rapae Eggs are laid on leaves; the larva feeds by chewing on leaves. 0.8x0.8 or 0.6x0.6
Diamondback moth Plutella xylostella Massive attacks by adult individuals can be difficult to stop, making perfect net coverage especially important, as even a few individuals can cause significant damage. 0.44x0.67
Onion fly Delia antiqua Eggs are laid near the onion plant; once hatched, the larva feeds on the plant's root. 0.8x0.8 or 0.6x0.6
Thrips Thrips tabaci Very small insects; the net has a preventive effect but does not provide complete protection. 0.44x0.67
Flea beetles Phyllotreta spp Attacks small plants and cotyledons, especially active in warm and dry weather. Nets do not provide complete protection; supplement with watering. Moist soil surface reduces activity. 0.44x0.67
Aphids Aphididae spp Aphids occur in many species and can quickly build up populations. Insect nets have a preventive effect by preventing flight, but should be laid early and combined with careful crop monitoring. 0.44x0.67
Carrot rust fly Psila rosae The carrot rust fly is a root fly whose larvae cause damage inside carrots by tunneling, often referred to as "worms in carrots." Attacks occur after females lay eggs in the soil at the base of the plant, where the larvae then hatch and burrow into the root.
0.8x0.8 or 0.6x0.6