Bird Netting For Garden Berry Plants

Protecting Your Garden Harvest with Bird Netting

With the correct culture, berries will reward you generously. Compared to fruit trees such as peach or apple, bush and bramble fruits are easy to grow. They are also easier to grow organically, as they rarely require spraying for pests. However, there are pests you can deter without interrupting organic gardening: pest birds. These birds can be a significant detriment to your berry production. Protecting them organically is easily achieved with bird netting for gardens.

About Bird Netting for Gardens

This exclusion method is highly recommended by bird deterrent experts and is widely used by both commercial growers and backyard gardeners. The netting protects trees and plants, preventing pest birds from pecking at ripening fruit. Birds are particularly territorial during the spring breeding and nesting season. If you had issues last year, it is best to take action early. If birds were present previously, they are likely to return each year unless you place a physical barrier between them and your plants.

Quality netting is made of U.V.-protected polypropylene; it is exceptionally strong yet lightweight and remains virtually invisible when installed correctly. It is versatile enough to protect individual berry bushes, full-grown fruit trees, and entire garden plots.

Because the material is so lightweight, it is easy to handle. The netting comes in 14' x 100' and 14' x 200' rolls and can be easily cut to the size needed for your specific plants. Pieces can also be joined together to cover larger areas. The netting is available in different mesh sizes—remember that the smaller the mesh, the smaller the bird it can exclude. It is simple to drape over any bush, and we recommend using bird netting clips to keep the material taut and securely in place.

Complementary Bird Deterrents

Products that offer total exclusion are always the most effective solution. However, you can also use other bird deterrents alongside netting to enhance your results. Visual bird control options, such as scare balloons, flash tape, and other diverters, can be placed strategically around the yard to scare birds away. Birds are often deterred by shiny, reflective surfaces and predator markings, which mimic threats and make the area feel unsafe.

Protecting blueberries and other types of berries does not have to be difficult. It simply takes a little planning and preparation. Think of this step as just one additional gardening tool to help ensure a successful and delicious harvest.