Does this netting harm birds?
1325332
I have never seen any birds caught in the nets. The birds here in Montana are like the rest of the state, carnivores. The birds all go for the bugs and worms which they can only get in the grass, the protected plants are all planted with a covering of river rock. Bees seem to have no difficulties with it.
1325333
I have not had problems with birds, but have had 2 black snakes get tangled in it when it was on the ground-- I used it to protect my tulips, and when the foilage died, it was on the ground and they got trapped in it.
1325334
If you stretch it out like a fence, I don't think so, even though it is hard to see with human eyes sometimes. You could even add some silver reflective tape which will help the deer know it's there too. However I also used it bunched up on the ground over small plants and I witnessed our cat trap a bird under the netting. It got tangled up primarily because it was startled. and did easily find its way out once I removed the cat. So in general likely bird-safe. Safer than windows for sure.
1325335
No it does not. actually I put party streamer flags across my garden so the birds don't eat the plants. The netting is great it keeps deer out because they don't like it when their noses touch it.
1325336
They don't seem to go near it. For me, it just keeps the deer from eating all of our plants.
1325337
birds did alright, but the wind sure plays havoc with it. kept deer out of garden all growing season. high winds in fall caused the netting to come apart at tie downs ripping the whole attachment at top to separate. it did a good job for one season so I will use electric wire with white tags all around. friend does this all the time and has no deer problems - ron
1325338
I had small birds get stuck in it, so I ended up taking it down and putting up wire fencing with t-posts instead. I had to cut the netting to release the birds.
933302
Not sure about how effective the netting is against rabbits. We bought it to keep bats from inhabiting our attic, and so far it seems to be working well for that. It is much finer and stronger than bird netting, though. Rabbits would REALLY want to get at something to be able to penetrate it.
1829356
No, I bought it for deer, they jumped right in the middle, took off dragging the netting, too light for deer, they walked right through it. Did not work for me.
1056241
The netting is very sturdy and reinforced. I would assume that a cat would have a difficult time significantly puncturing it, if at all.
2101926
It does not appear to have been treated, but I'm pretty sure those chemicals would be harmful to the birds. I bought this feeder to replace one that I'd had hanging up since 1991, so they hold up pretty well.
1676191
Yes, I have rescued warblers and wrens in my garage with this net. Caught bees and wasps on the porch also. Great net, very versatile.
2209119
the netting has 1" openings----it is quite flexible and can be used for many things (I tie it around tomatoe cages, pepper plants, cabbages, etc.). I further intend putting it over my dwarf fruit trees for protection. It is pretty study "stuff".
1152623
I would think that it could mess up their wings. I would try some kind of net instead.
186194
I'm not quite sure of the specific intent but from what I can gather the netting wouldn't be damaged by the sun if that is what you mean. If the intent is to try to cover someone or something with the hopes of blocking the suns rays it definitely will not prevent a sunburn or shield a pet, infant or child from the sun.
1058851
It stopped the squirrels in our yard. They did not try to break directly through the net. But you do have to pin it down to the ground or tie it off low or the squirrels will climb in underneath.
82491
Unfortunately, it will not be strong enough because the purpose of the netting is really to prevent birds from perching or occupying an area. The net isn't strong enough to withstand a baseball pitch and will likely wear and tear away even if its temporary. I'm a Pest Control Applicator and would not recommend buying this item for that purpose.
1058850
Not sure about squirrels but it does stop birds eating fruits. Make sure fruits are not touching the net.
1280567
If I were training pigeons, I wouldn't recommend using this net as the squares are a bit small if you have a big bird cause the feathers might get snagged in the net or even the claws could get hooked up and hurt the bird. Each opening of square of the net measures about 4" x 4 " . Good luck with your training.
1811720
I'd call it more of a deterrent. The birds find it uncomfortable. Works better against smaller birds. I've seen some pretty big woodpeckers - don't know if they'd even notice it!
152247
Yes the mesh is small enough to keep birds out. We've had this in our back yard for over a year and never had any issues.
1977273
No, I would say not. The holes, the natural sheer, is pretty large. I wouldn't use it as a bug net.
758510
The mesh is about 2" square, so it would keep out larger birds like Jays and Robins. Maybe a small finch could squeak through. I use it as netting to protect my chickens from hawks. I have tried cheaper netting, but this stuff is much better quality and lasts much longer in the sun.