Bird Netting

Shop our range of bird netting — lightweight UV-stabilised bird exclusion netting for protecting fruit trees, vegetable gardens, vineyards, berry crops and ornamental plants from bird damage across Australia.

Bird Netting — Buying Guide

Why Use Bird Netting?

Birds cause significant crop losses in Australian horticulture — cherries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes and stone fruit can lose a large proportion of their harvest to bird damage without protection. Bird netting is the most effective and practical solution for protecting crops at scale, providing a physical barrier that prevents birds from accessing fruit and berries without chemical interventions. Well-installed bird netting can eliminate crop losses and pay for itself within a single growing season.

Types of Bird Netting

  • Orchard netting — fine-aperture knitted polyethylene netting for draping over fruit trees and orchards; typically 13mm–19mm aperture; UV stabilised for multi-season use
  • Garden netting — lightweight fine mesh draped over vegetable beds and berry bushes; quick to install and remove seasonally
  • Vineyard netting — purpose-designed side netting and overhead netting for grape vine rows; installed on wire trellis systems
  • Permanent exclusion netting on frames — structural net systems on steel or poly-pipe frames for long-term use over large areas; most effective for intensive production

Key Netting Specifications

When selecting bird netting, consider: aperture size (smaller aperture = more bird species excluded, but higher cost and weight), UV stabilisation (essential for outdoor use — unstabilised netting degrades rapidly in Australian sun), material weight (heavier netting is stronger and more durable for permanent use), and colour (black and green nettings are less visible to birds than white, reducing stress on birds that do contact the net).

Installation Tips

Drape netting over the tree or structure and secure at the base to prevent birds from accessing the crop from below. Use net pegs, clips or weights to secure the perimeter. For permanent frame systems, tension the netting over the frame and staple or clip at regular intervals. Inspect regularly for tears or gaps — birds quickly find and exploit any opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What aperture size bird netting do I need?
For small birds (sparrows, starlings), use 13mm aperture or smaller. For larger birds (parrots, currawongs, crows), 19mm–25mm aperture is adequate. Always use the smallest effective aperture for your bird pressure situation.

How long does bird netting last?
Quality UV-stabilised polyethylene bird netting typically lasts 3–10 years in Australian conditions, depending on UV exposure and the quality of the netting. Heavy-duty commercial netting has a longer service life than lightweight garden netting.

Order Bird Netting Online — Australia-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast dispatch to your property across Australia. Contact our team for advice on netting sizes and installation methods for your crop protection needs.