Marked with coloured cord so it goes up the right way round
Best for
Fruit trees, soft fruit, vegetable beds, chicken runs and open structures
Not for
Excluding small birds such as sparrows and wrens, which pass a 20 mm mesh
Use
Commercial and domestic
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in France. It is free on orders of €35 or more, and a flat €15 below that. Allow 10 to 18 business days, after a 2 to 5 days processing time.
Under the EU consumer rights directive you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you under the two year legal guarantee of conformity that applies across the EU, return postage included.
Store it dry and folded rather than wet in a heap, and re-tension it after any weather. A slack net is a hazard to birds and to hedgehogs.
Knitted, Not ExtrudedIt cuts without fraying and resists tearing
Ties And Stakes Included40 cable ties and 10 stakes in the pack
Two Sizes5 m x 10 m and 5 m x 20 m, priced separately
Reusable Season To SeasonUV stabilised, so it does not go brittle in one summer
About this product
For the opening, not the ledge.
A knitted 20 mm net that cuts without fraying, with the ties and stakes in the pack. Tension it properly: a slack net is a trap, not a barrier.
A knitted UV stabilised nylon net with a 20 mm mesh, for the openings a spike strip cannot do anything about.
It cuts to size and shape without fraying, which is the practical difference between knitted netting and the cheap extruded plastic sort.
Two sizes: 5 m x 10 m at €89 and 5 m x 20 m at €129. They are different goods rather than a multi-buy, and the picker treats them as such.
The pack includes 40 cable ties and 10 ground stakes, and the four corners are marked with coloured cord so it goes up the right way round.
A 20 mm mesh stops birds the size of a blackbird or a pigeon. It does not stop a sparrow, and this page says so rather than letting you find out.
Netting is the answer whenever the problem is an OPENING rather than a surface. A spike strip denies a perch; a net denies access. Fruit trees, soft fruit, a vegetable bed, a chicken run, the gap under a structure: all of those are net jobs and none of them is a spike job.
The single most important thing about installing it is tension. A slack net is a hazard: birds get tangled in it, and so do hedgehogs and occasionally cats. Pull it taut, stake it down at the edges, and check it after weather. A properly tensioned net is a barrier; a sagging one is a trap.
Keep it clear of the crop as well. Fruit touching the net gets eaten through it, which everybody discovers once. Frame it a hand's width off whatever you are protecting.
The mesh size is 20 mm, which sets the limit honestly: blackbirds, starlings, pigeons and gulls, yes. House sparrows and wrens will pass straight through. If small birds are the problem, the finer galvanised mesh we sell for solar panels is the closer fit.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. Under the EU consumer rights directive as it applies in France you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The two year legal guarantee of conformity covers you across the EU, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
20 mm by 20 mm. That excludes blackbirds, starlings, pigeons and gulls.
Will it keep sparrows out?
No. A house sparrow passes a 20 mm mesh without touching the sides. For small birds the finer galvanised solar panel mesh on this site is the closer fit.
What are the two sizes?
5 m x 10 m at €89 and 5 m x 20 m at €129. They are different goods and the larger is not simply two of the smaller.
What is in the pack?
The net, 40 cable ties and 10 ground stakes. The four corners are marked with coloured cord so it goes up the right way round.
Will it fray if I cut it?
No. It is knitted rather than extruded, so a cut edge holds. Keep the offcuts for smaller jobs.
How tight does it need to be?
Tight. This is the safety point: a slack net entangles birds, hedgehogs and sometimes cats. A taut one is a barrier they bounce off.
Do I have to stake the edges?
Yes, and that is what the stakes are for. A loose skirt is where things get underneath and get caught.
How often should I check it?
After any weather, and generally every week or so while it is up. If you would rather not check on it, do not put it up.
Can the net touch the fruit?
It should not. Fruit touching the net gets eaten through the net. Frame it a hand's width clear.
What do I frame it on?
Canes, hoops, a simple timber frame, an existing structure. Anything that holds it off the crop and lets you tension it.
Is it strong enough for a chicken run?
For keeping wild birds off a run, yes. It is not a predator-proof material and it should not be relied on as one.
Will it stop squirrels?
Not by itself. A determined squirrel will chew through nylon netting.
How long does it last?
Several seasons if it is stored dry and not left slack. It is UV stabilised, so it does not go brittle in one summer.
How do I store it?
Dry and folded. Stored wet in a heap it will not last.
Can I use it over a pond?
People do, against herons and against leaf fall. Tension is even more important over water and it must be checked.
Is it safe for wildlife?
A taut, staked net is. A slack one is genuinely dangerous to hedgehogs and small mammals, which is why this page keeps saying so.
Can I join two nets?
Yes, with the cable ties, overlapping the edges. Keep the join tensioned rather than loose.
What colour is it?
It is a highly visible net, which helps birds see it rather than fly into it.
Will it shade my plants?
Very little. A 20 mm mesh at 30 g per square metre lets almost all the light through.
Can I leave it up all year?
You can, but it will need checking through winter storms. Most people take it down after the crop is in.
Is it heavy enough for wind?
It is a lightweight net. On an exposed site it needs a proper frame and good tension rather than more weight.
Which size should I buy?
Measure the area including the sides you will drape down. Most single fruit trees are the 5 x 10; a row of soft fruit or a large cage usually needs the 5 x 20.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Delivery across France is free on orders over €35, and €15 below that. We process an order in 2 to 5 days and delivery then takes about 10 to 18 business days. A tracking number is emailed as soon as it ships.
Which payment methods do you take?
Card and PayPal. Both go through the checkout on this site and neither of us ever sees your card details.
Can I change my mind after ordering?
Yes. You have fourteen days from delivery to tell us you want to cancel, and a further fourteen days to send the goods back, under the EU consumer rights directive. Nothing we sell is made to your measurements, so the right applies to the whole range.
What if the order arrives damaged or faulty?
Tell us and we will replace it or refund it. That is separate from changing your mind: a faulty item carries a two year legal guarantee of conformity across the EU, and it is not shortened by anything on this site.
How do I track my parcel?
The tracking number is in your dispatch email, and there is a tracking page on this site. If the number has not moved for a few days, email us and we will chase it.
Do you sell to trade and in bulk?
Yes. There is a wholesale page on this site with a quote form on it. Tell us the run length or the quantity and we will price it.
Are the prices shown with tax included?
The price you see is the price you pay, in euros. Nothing is added at the checkout except delivery, and that only when the order is under the free threshold.
How do I get hold of a person?
Email theteam@birdspikes.direct. We are an online supplier with no shop counter, which is a large part of why the spikes cost what they do.
The complete guide
Putting a net up safely
4Bird Spikes Company
Netting is for openings
A spike strip takes away a perch. A net takes away access. That is the whole distinction,
and getting it right saves people a lot of money.
If the problem is birds sitting on a ledge, a sill, a gutter or a fence, buy spikes. If the
problem is birds getting AT something, or getting INTO somewhere, buy net.
Tension is the safety issue
This is the part that matters most and gets the least attention. A slack net is a trap.
Birds get tangled in it, and so do hedgehogs and occasionally cats. A taut net is a barrier
they bounce off.
Pull it tight across a frame or between fixed points.
Stake the edges down with the stakes in the pack. A loose skirt is where things get in
and get caught.
Check it after weather. A net that has gone slack in a gale is a hazard until you
re-tension it.
If you do not want to check on it, do not put it up.
Keep it off the crop
Fruit touching the net gets eaten through the net. Frame it a hand's width clear of whatever
you are protecting: canes, hoops, a simple timber frame, anything that holds it off.
Mesh size, honestly
The opening is 20 mm. That excludes blackbirds, starlings, pigeons and gulls, which is what
most people are protecting a crop from.
It does not exclude house sparrows or wrens, which pass through a 20 mm mesh without
touching the sides. If small birds are your problem, the galvanised mesh kit we sell for
solar panels is a much finer mesh and is the closer fit.
Cutting and reusing
It is knitted, not extruded, so a cut edge does not unravel. Cut it to the shape you need
with scissors and keep the offcuts for smaller jobs.
Fold it dry at the end of the season. UV stabilised nylon lasts several seasons if it is not
stored wet in a heap.
Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we will tell you what suits it before you buy. Free delivery across France on orders over €35.
Bird Netting Mesh sold by Bird Spikes Company at birdspikes.direct, in France.
Knitted UV stabilised nylon netting, 30 g per square metre, with a 20 mm x 20 mm mesh
opening, supplied with 40 cable ties and 10 ground stakes and with the four corners marked
in coloured cord. It cuts to size and shape without fraying. Two sizes, which are physically
different goods and not a multi-buy: 5 m x 10 m at EUR 89 (was EUR 109) and 5 m x 20 m at
EUR 129 (was EUR 149). Netting is for OPENINGS rather than surfaces: fruit trees, soft
fruit, vegetable beds, chicken runs and open structures, where a spike strip cannot help.
Installation must be TAUT and staked at the edges, because a slack net entangles birds,
hedgehogs and cats; it should also be held clear of the crop, since fruit touching the net is
eaten through it. The 20 mm mesh excludes blackbirds, starlings, pigeons and gulls but NOT
house sparrows or wrens, which pass straight through; the finer galvanised solar panel mesh
on this site is the closer fit for small birds. Delivery across France is free over EUR 35
and EUR 15 below it.
Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting, 5 m x 10 m, 5 m x 10 m
