What we source, at a glance
| Your need | Product family | Key spec to decide | Typical buyer | Quote path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep insects off crops | Insect netting | Mesh aperture vs target pest | Growers, greenhouses, gardens | Direct quote |
| Reduce sun and heat | Shade netting | Shade percentage by crop | Growers, nurseries, livestock | Direct quote |
| Protect fruit from hail | Anti-hail netting | Knitted HDPE weight and structure | Orchards, vineyards | Direct quote |
| Pack and store produce | PP leno mesh bags | Bag size, plain vs printed | Packers, distributors | Direct quote |
| Protect a garden | Garden netting | Primary problem: insects, sun or birds | Homeowners, market gardens | Quote, minimums checked honestly |
| Metal mesh or fencing | Wire mesh & fencing | Project-specific validation | Gardens, boundaries, landscaping | Case-by-case review |
Quick answers
What is insect netting?
Insect netting is a fine woven HDPE mesh placed over crops to keep flying pests out without chemicals. The mesh aperture decides which insects are excluded; finer mesh also reduces airflow, so the right aperture depends on the target pest and the crop.
What mesh size stops thrips?
Thrips are among the smallest common pests, so the finest mesh range is generally used. Because the real exclusion factor is the aperture in millimetres rather than the mesh count alone, the exact aperture is confirmed against the target pest before quoting.
What shade netting percentage for tomatoes?
Heat-loving crops such as tomatoes usually do well with roughly 30 to 40 percent shade. Most vegetables sit in the 30 to 50 percent range; local climate matters, so recommendations are confirmed per project.
What is the difference between netting and mesh?
In practice, netting usually refers to flexible knitted or woven HDPE or PP fabrics (insect, shade, hail, bird netting), while mesh often refers to stiffer woven or welded products, including metal wire mesh. Plastic netting ships light and installs easily; metal mesh projects are reviewed case by case.