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This Pegdev Butterfly Netting is for home gardeners and allotment holders seeking a chemical-free method to protect vegetables and plants from insect pests like butterflies. Its key benefit is providing a physical barrier that prevents egg-laying on crops, allowing healthy growth. A potential caveat is that its effectiveness relies on proper securing to prevent gaps where pests might enter. The netting is made from UV-stabilised polyethylene with a fine mesh, allowing light, air, and rain to penetrate while blocking insects. It is lightweight, flexible, cuttable without fraying, reusable, rot-proof, and weather-resistant, making it a durable solution for season-long crop protection.
| Colour | Purple |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | 0691057239682 |
| Brand | Pegdev |
This netting is primarily designed to protect against butterflies and other flying insects that lay eggs on crops, which then hatch into larvae (like caterpillars). It can also deter other small crawling insects.
Yes, it is suitable for a wide variety of vegetables and plants, especially brassicas, but can be used on most garden plants where protection from flying insects is needed.
The netting is made from a fine mesh polyethylene fabric that is permeable. This allows sunlight, air circulation, and water from rain or irrigation to reach the plants beneath.
The purple color is a characteristic of the dye used and does not inherently affect the netting's function. It provides UV stabilization for durability.
The netting is UV-stabilised, rot-proof, and weather-resistant, designed for repeated use over multiple growing seasons when cared for properly.
Yes, the netting is lightweight and flexible and can be easily cut to any required size using scissors or a knife without the edges fraying.
For best results, secure the edges of the netting firmly using garden pegs, U-shaped staples, weights, or by burying the edges in the soil to create a complete seal against pests.
Ensure you are using sufficient pegs or weights, especially in windy conditions. Consider burying the edges slightly in the soil for a tighter seal.
Check for any gaps or holes in the netting or at the edges. Ensure the netting is tucked securely under soil, weights, or pegs all around the protected area.
Ensure the netting is not pulling too tightly on the plants. If using over frames, ensure adequate height and space. Check if light and air are adequately penetrating the mesh.
Handle the netting carefully around sharp objects. Small tears can sometimes be mended with UV-resistant tape, but for significant damage, consider replacing the section.
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This netting is compatible with a wide range of vegetables and plants, including brassicas (cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, kale), fruit bushes, and other garden crops susceptible to insect damage. It can be used directly on the ground, over raised beds, or supported by hoops, tunnels, or frames.
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