tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post8658357284645945348..comments2024-03-26T20:53:34.573-04:00Comments on <center>Upland</center>: Insect Fabrics In The Garden (Current Options For US Gardeners)Herrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-24259783803411666332022-06-11T14:09:15.307-04:002022-06-11T14:09:15.307-04:00I am in Hawaii and have a problem growing cucumber...I am in Hawaii and have a problem growing cucumbers because of Pickleworm moth. After reading your article I discovered that Haxnicks micromesh might be a little stronger than ProtekNet so I clicked over to Gardeners Edge and bought a couple packs. Looking forward to an abundant crop of cucs this year, without that dreaded pickleworm. Thanks for the article. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-23575849990082680472018-10-03T07:59:55.675-04:002018-10-03T07:59:55.675-04:00In general, all bugs attract to light. That is why... In general, all bugs attract to light. That is why at night they swarm around the lights outside your house, or in this case, they are attracted to the light of the computer screen. <br /><br /><a href="http://top-slide.com/" rel="nofollow">repair screen patio</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-43666253044369861312016-09-10T20:31:26.978-04:002016-09-10T20:31:26.978-04:00I have a hard time with flea beetles. My Kale this...I have a hard time with flea beetles. My Kale this year looked much like the uncovered Kale you showed in another post, not quite as bad but not much better, either. I tried using beneficial nematodes, sticky traps, and neem oil. I hoped I could get beyond their peak and the plants would be little affected but it didn't quite work out. It seemed to help but wasn't nearly enough. The flea beetles just seemed to hang around and keep coming back. I think I may actually have more than one species down here that come out at slightly different times. I'm convinced I need to use covers now. <br /><br />As for your covers, I calculated cost per sq. ft. per year (life expectancy) and the standard enviromesh comes out ahead. ProteckNet is considerably more expensive than the other two. I saw that you were able to order the "ultra fine" but I'm wondering if you could make the standard work by doubling it up (using 2 layers). It's still cheaper than ProteckNet over the expected life. Maybe a crazy idea but I also thought of using it in combination with something that may repel flea beetles. They don't touch my garlic so maybe misting the netting with garlic spray would be enough to keep them from venturing through the 1.35mm holes.Scott Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553047245729094897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-8188323261911201982016-08-29T07:09:11.456-04:002016-08-29T07:09:11.456-04:00I wouldn't have thought birds would go for bee...I wouldn't have thought birds would go for beets and carrots. Amazing. I bought a Haxnicks Micromesh blanket and am using it now to cover some cabbages. I'm sure it will stop birds. But there are wider-mesh bird nettings on the market. They might be less money. Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-9598259344474790882016-08-28T21:26:37.552-04:002016-08-28T21:26:37.552-04:00Elizabeth L. Johnson said,
My entire crop of beets...Elizabeth L. Johnson said,<br />My entire crop of beets and carrots have been eaten by birds/quail! Have you had experience with Haxnicks Micromesh blanket material. The description said it is fine against birds. I wouldn't even know about such products if it wasn't for you. Thanks.Elizabeth L. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575027787161815772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-62094333097003311742016-08-26T07:44:15.058-04:002016-08-26T07:44:15.058-04:00UPDATED INFORMATION:
I guess the Enviromesh compa...UPDATED INFORMATION: <br />I guess the Enviromesh company does not reply to e-mails from the US. But I have managed to order some of their ULTRA FINE from <a href="http://www.organiccatalogue.com/product_info.php?&products_id=527%22" rel="nofollow">This UK Company</a>. The online order went through easily and I paid with PayPal. Total U.S. cost for a piece measuring 2.1m x 4.7m (6'10" x 15' 5") was $36.29. That seems very reasonable considering that it's being shipped overseas. I won't be surprised if they end up needing additional $ for the shipping. If so, I'll add that information here.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-71113694794513818722016-08-25T10:55:00.654-04:002016-08-25T10:55:00.654-04:00That's a good idea. I have tried to order usin...That's a good idea. I have tried to order using their shipping cart but it's not working for a US address. I have sent an e-mail to customer service and am awaiting a reply.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426937534786021383.post-47195575128302761342016-08-25T10:26:15.591-04:002016-08-25T10:26:15.591-04:00Herrick,
You could always order the Enviromesh U...Herrick, <br /><br />You could always order the Enviromesh Ultrafine directly from England. Online, it goes pretty easily and shipping isn't really that bad at times. I've ordered stuff from overseas several times with no hitch.vdealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980949311520793303noreply@blogger.com