GRRR ,butterfly defence

[pip1954]

hi
i have been attacted by the dreaded caterpillars
what i would like to know is what net do you use and where do you get it
i have tried fish pond netting but it does not seem to be stopping them any ideas would be most welcome
phil

[peanut]

Hi Pip,

I use Harrod Horticultural, insect mesh. Works a treat, but it ain't cheap!!

[Two_Sheds]

debris netting keeps 90% of them out ... eBay, about 75p a metre

Voile net curtains are good, but stitch several together if necessary ... about £1 a metre, eBay

[Pies]

debris netting

[hamsterqueen]

I'm thinking of buying some enviromesh, has anyone tried it?

Delfland Nurseries Limited Enviromesh

it's quite expensive so am a bit reluctant to spend out if it;s no good.

[ann-the-nan]

GRRR ,butterfly defence

Hi Hampsterqueen,

I'm using enviromesh - the finest available. As the man sez, it's pricey, but will last years, they say, if you look after it. I bought straight from the manufacturer, somewhere in Scotland, (Kelso?) and they do 2nd. hand.

[hamsterqueen]

thanks, I may treat myself. If you consider how much I have to spend to buy broccoli because of the caterpillars multiplied by how many times it happens. It will be worth it!