Orchard insect netting is not a one-size-fits-all product. The right result depends on the target pest, crop, local climate, support structure and the way the net will be opened, closed and maintained. The video below shows a real orchard protection application: long crop rows, overhead netting, installation equipment and on-site handling. It is useful visual evidence of how netting becomes part of an operating orchard rather than simply a roll of material.
For importers, distributors, growers and project contractors, the purchasing question is therefore broader than “What mesh do you sell?” A reliable enquiry should define the pest-exclusion objective, the installation method and the commercial packing requirement before a quotation is prepared.
What the orchard footage shows
The footage highlights the practical scale of an orchard netting project. Netting must move across long rows, align with support points and remain manageable for workers and machinery. It also shows why roll width, joining method, edge reinforcement and installation access are commercial buying criteria, not minor technical details.
Start with the target pest, not a generic mesh number
Mesh selection should be linked to the pest that must be excluded. A smaller opening may improve exclusion for smaller insects, but it can also change airflow, light transmission, heat build-up and wind loading. A buyer should identify the crop, target pest, site conditions and protection period before approving the specification.
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry explains that evidence for a physical barrier should relate the required mesh size to the biology and size of the target pest. Agriculture Victoria also notes that insect-proof netting must be secured without gaps for effective fruit-fly exclusion. These principles are relevant internationally even though local pest pressure, regulations and agronomic practice differ.
- Australian DAFF guidance on physical pest-exclusion barriers
- Agriculture Victoria guidance on insect-proof netting and fruit fly
B2B insect-netting specification checklist
1. Pest and crop
State the target insect, crop type, growing stage and whether the net is intended for a greenhouse, tunnel, nursery, individual block or complete orchard. If pollinators need access, explain when the net will be closed and opened.
2. Mesh and fabric construction
Request the mesh designation together with the actual opening or supplier test method where available. Confirm material, colour, fabric weight, yarn or filament construction and whether edges, eyelets or reinforced bands are required. FARM GUARD lists 60-mesh and 100-mesh options on its agricultural insect-netting product page, but the appropriate option must be checked against the intended pest and site.
3. UV stabilisation and service environment
Ask how UV stabilisation is specified and what information the supplier needs about solar exposure, temperature, wind and seasonal use. Do not treat a service-life estimate as a universal guarantee: installation tension, abrasion, chemicals, weather and storage can all affect performance.
4. Width, length and installation system
Provide the bay width, row length, support layout and preferred roll dimensions. Confirm whether the net will be fixed, retractable or seasonal, how sections will be joined and how access points will be sealed. A dimensioned layout is more useful than an approximate total area.
Quality questions to include in an RFQ
A professional RFQ should make inspection criteria clear before production. Depending on the agreed specification, buyers may ask for confirmation of the following items:
- material and colour against the approved specification;
- roll width, roll length and quantity;
- mesh or opening consistency using the agreed method;
- fabric weight or other declared construction parameters;
- edge finish, seams, eyelets or reinforcement where ordered;
- roll identification, labels and carton or roll marks;
- packing condition before dispatch; and
- photos or documents agreed in the written quotation.
Testing scope and acceptance limits must be written into the quotation or purchase specification. FARM GUARD does not assume that one test plan is suitable for every market or installation.
Samples, MOQ, packaging and order workflow
Samples: ask whether a cut swatch, specification sample or short trial roll is available for the selected construction. The sample type, courier method and any charge should be confirmed in writing.
MOQ: minimum order quantity depends on mesh, width, length, colour, edge treatment and packing. Rather than publishing a number that may not apply, FARM GUARD confirms the MOQ for the selected specification during quotation.
Packaging: common discussion points include individual roll wrapping, woven-bag or film protection, labels, barcodes, carton marks and palletisation where required. Final packing is based on the written quotation and the buyer’s handling and shipping needs.
Timeline: a typical B2B sequence is enquiry → specification review → sample confirmation if required → written quotation → order confirmation → production → agreed inspection → packing → dispatch. Production and delivery dates are confirmed for the actual order; no generic lead time should replace a project-specific schedule.
Related FARM GUARD product pages
- Agricultural Insect Netting — 60 & 100 Mesh Crop and Greenhouse Protection
- Green PE Anti-Bird Net — Orchard, Vineyard and Garden Protection
Request a project quotation
Send the crop, target pest, country, required mesh or opening, width, length, quantity, installation method and packing requirement. Photos or a simple layout can help the technical team understand the project more quickly.
Plan orchard netting as a complete system
Effective insect exclusion depends on the relationship between fabric, structure and operating practice. Begin with the pest and crop, then confirm mesh, airflow, dimensions, access, sealing, quality criteria and packaging. That approach gives suppliers enough information to quote accurately and helps buyers compare offers on equivalent terms.
Author and technical review: FARM GUARD Technical Team