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Orchard Bird Netting Guide

Learn orchard bird netting from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Build Frame or Drape

    3 hours

    PVC frame or drape net over tree before ripening.

  2. Secure Edges

    1 hour

    Pin edges soil weights no bird entry gaps.

  3. Harvest Through Net

    season

    Lift section harvest replace immediately.

  4. Clean Store Net

    2 hours

    Dry roll store rodents chew nets.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Bird Netting StandardStandard

Industry best practices for bird netting.

Bird Netting FormulaFormula

Deploy 2 weeks before ripen; mesh 5/8 inch excludes most birds; seal ground.

Bird Netting Reference TableTable

Key benchmarks for bird netting.

CropDeploy timingMesh
Cherry2 wk pre5/8 in
BlueberryGreen fruitFine

  • Pro Tip

    Deploy before birds habit — harder after taste.

  • Time Saver

    Remove winter — snow load tears.

  • Warning

    Frame beats drape on large trees.

Safety Notes

  • Ladder net tangle — work with partner.
  • Sun under net — hydrate workers.

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