Description
An ongoing bird net installation by Grekkon Limited using timber in Maragua area, Murang’a county. This is to protect an apple crop
Our bird net pores measure 20mm x 20mm in size
A woven anti-bird net roll by Grekkon Limited
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How To Bird Net Apple Trees
In the open field crop production, anti bird nets for strawberry, apples, grapes, and other high value crops destroyed by bird pests during fruiting are important
1. Method 1. An Economical Choice In Large Scale Apple Growing
- measure your apple tree size using this formula; [height + width]x2 x [height + width]x2
- pick our UV stabilised, high integrity net from Grekkon Limited
- lay it on the ground next to that apple tree
- ready your self with a broom, or other broad base equipment with a long handle
- get a helper- a tall one
- stand one on either side of the tree and hook your broom under one edge of the net to lift it over
- when you’ve gone as far as possible, take the broom out and get it under the net again a bit lower down and lift another section up onto the tree
How to measure your apple tree anti-bird net size
- go to the other side of the tree and hook the edge of the net with the broom and pull it towards you
- leave a little edge laying on the ground because most birds get in at ground level
- weigh the net down with planks or stones or by gathering the net around the trunk and securing it
- check for any holes or gaps
An anti- bird net on an apple tree
This method is the most cost effective as you only have your net covering where it’s needed. However, it is cumbersome, and as the trees outgrow the anti-bird net, the net will have to be changed
Method 2. Common In Lesser Acreage
Another way is to use timber poles or steel frames support systems. The net is laid as a roof, and also covers the sides
- measure out and mark spots to dig out 1M deep.holes 3M apart by row and 3M apart from each other
- set your 3M – 4M tall timber poles or metallic frames in these hole
- firm them in position with soil or concrete
- add strong wires or timber runners on the roof 1.5M or 2M apart to support the net
- lay the bird net
A bird net raised 3M above the ground in a young apple orchard by Grekkon Limited in Kiangwacii area, Kirinyaga county
The anti bird net will cover the sides to prevent bird entry
This method is quite expensive and the cost implication over large acreages will outweigh the benefits. However, it is not cumbersome and the net will not be changed as a result of crop growth
Method 3. Short Crops
For short crops like strawberry, a bird net support structure will be built above the crop on the planting beds upon which the net rests. This strawberry anti-bird net will cover the top and all sides to the bottom
A strawberry anti-bird net
Timber or steel structures are placed for support when the bird net is highly raised. When the net is lowly placed, then curved plastic pipes are used
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How to use a bird net
1. In the greenhouse
Anti bird nets are agricultural nets placed as side netting in greenhouse structures to prevent bird pest entry. Bird nets are in these specific greenhouses where the crop requires insect pollination to fruit, such as strawberries
2. Shade house
As a side netting for shade net houses, just as in a greenhouse. To keep away flying and none flight bird pests
3. Fish pond cover
To protect fish from kingfisher birds in aquaculture. It is the largest use of bird nets in the country so far
4. Fence
To ring fence, and as a top netting in free-range chicken raring. You will have a bird net as a fence and top netting on a small kitchen garden to keep off chicken and bird pests
Protecting an orchard from bird pests with a bird net
Choosing bird nets by color
The use of these nets is relatively new in Kenya. However, with intense agriculture systems growing in the country, their demand increases every year. We supply green or white nets as preferred by the user. White nets reflect back excess heat to prevent the accumulation of high temperatures in a structure or fish pond. Use in warm low land locations. Green nets reflect less heat and are good in cool highland locations
Netting is one of the most common and utilized bird control methods. It physically blocks pest birds from the desired areas. Installation must not trap birds inside, but only block them from getting in. We train farmers on the proper installation of these nets to avoid damage and tearing. Physical damage reduces the net’s overall lifespan. Grekkon Limited encourages the use of profiles and wiggle wires during installation on a high net structure. Do not nail directly on the bird net, and avoid excess weight
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FAQs
1. What are the disadvantages of bird netting?
- It is an expensive undertaking
- It can damage tree growth if the tree is restricted by the net
2. How durable is bird netting?
Grekkon Limited’s UV treated bird nets last for upto 8 years in use
3. What size of bird netting do I need?
The size of your anti-bird nets depends on the crop area under consideration. There is no limite to the size to be installed on site
4. Can you use bird netting for chicken?
Yes. This will used in the place of wire mesh
5. Does bird netting protect from the sun?
No it does not. For sun light protection, shade nets are used to shield the crops
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