Fruit tree netting that can entangle flying foxes and birds is now banned in Canberra backyards, with residents facing fines of up to $800 if caught continually using it. The ACT government introduced ...

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

Protective netting has become integral to modern horticulture, offering a versatile means of shielding fruit crops from hail, wind, excessive solar radiation and pest incursions while concurrently ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildlife authorities are reminding Aussie gardeners not to use illegal fruit netting, and instead to opt for compliant nets ...

Did you know your household fruit tree netting could be illegal? Legislation advises for use of nets with a mesh size larger than 5mm x 5mm at full stretch. Vision courtesy: RSPCA Victoria Jackson ...

It's an elegantly simple solution to an age-old problem: to protect crops from hazards, keep them covered. Nets are commonly used to keep out pests in vegetable production, particularly in high-value ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Using illegal fruit tree netting is a major problem across Victoria. Source: Supplied by Meaghan Scott Green-thumbed Aussies lucky ...

NACHES — When a 2-acre stand of Honeycrisp apple trees was covered with shade netting at Long Ranch, foreman Eladio Gonzales estimated it would take about a year to see how well it worked at ...