Soft butterfly netting is the simple way to protect your vegetables from cabbage white butterflies, birds and other garden pests. It can also be used over ponds to keep out leaves and to stop herons from reaching fish. This fine mesh is especially useful for brassica plants such as cabbages, broccoli and sprouts.
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Lightweight Butterfly Netting For Hoops, Frames & Cages
 
The netting is light enough to place directly over crops but strong enough to fix to garden frames, cages or hoops. It feels soft and fabric-like to the touch, making it easy to handle and cut to size.

UV-Stabilised HDPE Butterfly Netting For Long-Lasting Use

With a 5mm x 7mm mesh, the holes are too small for butterflies to pass through. This also means bees cannot get in, so if you’re growing crops that need pollination, you’ll need to lift or remove the netting during flowering.


Made from strong HDPE and UV stabilised, the netting is long-lasting and suitable for use year after year. Available in black or green, it will not fray when cut with scissors.
 
Frequently asked questions

Can Bees get through the butterfly netting? 

The mesh is too small for bees to go through. If you have plants that need pollinating, then you would need to remove this netting during flowering season. 

What size is the netting? 

The butterfly netting is sized at 5mm x 7mm which is plenty small enough to stop the majority of butterflies from being able to access the crops themselves.

Is butterfly netting safe to lay directly over plants?

Yes. The soft, fabric-like texture is gentle on leaves and stems, even when draped directly over crops.
 

How do I fix butterfly netting in place?

Use garden clips, cable ties or pegs. Attach to hoops, frames or cages and secure every 20–30 cm around the edges for a firm hold.
 

Can I cut butterfly netting to size?

Yes. It can be cut with scissors and does not fray, making it easy to tailor to any bed or frame.

How long does UV-stabilised HDPE netting last?

With normal seasonal use and storage, UV-stabilised HDPE netting is designed to last for many years.