Sourcing Insect Netting

[Tommy RyanParticipant]

I can easily find floating row cover here in the US, but it has been a challenge to find UV treated insect netting.

What seems to be good quality and easy to find for floating row cover is Agribon (coming in several thicknesses). As I search for insect netting, it seems to be harder to find. The only thing I have found so far is a product called Proteknet “Biothrips” insect barrier.

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/row-covers-and-accessories/row-cover/proteknet-%22biothrips%22-6.9-x-328-insect-barrier-7230.html

This seems to be overkill with it being 0.35 mm. I am looking to protect from butterflies/moths and it seems as though folks have said 5mm is sufficient. I know you are out the UK Charles, so not sure if you have any advice, but maybe others on the forum have some sources to share.

For now, I am going to stick with Agribon floating row cover until I can find a good resource for 5mm netting.

[CleansweepParticipant]

Hi Tommy,
Over here in UK, I use polythene scaffold debris netting for the purpose you describe, such as this found on a USA site
https://www.tarpsnow.com/scaffold-debris-netting-6-6-x-150-green.html
In UK weather conditions, it lasts at least 5 seasons. I drive in 2×2 battens, top with a poly plant pot(3″)to reduce abrasion and peg down/weight edges to soil level.Alternative would be ‘bean bags ‘ of shingle.
Where are you?
Good luck
Cleansweep

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