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BENEFITS OF EXCLUSION PRODUCTS
How to
fence the pests out!
Exclusion is a
delightfully simple organic strategy that relies on preventing
access by fruit fly, codling moth, possums and birds to the fruit or
vegetable you want to protect.
In many situations it is much easier than spraying.
Exclusion is a delightfully simple organic strategy that relies on
preventing access to the fruit or vegetable we want to protect.
It can
mean covering:
The
entire plant
Clusters of fruit
Individual pieces of fruit
The
benefits are:
A
once only application
Efficient use of time
No
sprays needed
‘Kill 2 birds with 1 stone’ as it may also solve problems with
birds and possums, depending on your exclusion choice.
If in
place early enough all of these will exclude fruit fly, codling
moth (Apple
Pouches) and birds.Possums
respond to smell and depending on the season and conditions in
the local area may attempt and succeed in tearing open some of
the exclusion products. It helps to remove any over-ripe fruit
from the area.
USES OF EXCLUSION
FABRICS
on a frame, protecting fruit from
fruit fly
protecting tomatoes & capsicums
from fruit fly
protecting strawberries from birds
protecting cabbage, broccoli etc
from caterpillars
protecting seedlings in early
spring from frost
protecting lettuces from summer
heat
improving seed germination
reducing transplant shock in
seedlings
reducing heat
stress in the summer garden
FREE
fact sheet on organic control of fruit flies is included with all
fruit fly products.
Includes: 1 Mesh
Sleeve (small); 10 PestGuard Bags; 1 Cloth Fruit Bag; 50 Paper Exclusion
Bags (Large), 25 Fruit Protection Bags, Fruit Fly Information
Sheet.
PE159 $29.50
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Which fruit bag or
sleeve do I choose?
A. The short answer is that they
all work & it is worth trying a few to see which suits your
situation best. We often end up with several types of bags &
sleeves on the one tree! All bags; Mesh Bags, PestGuard Bags,
Paper Exclusion Bags & Fruit Protection Bags are an organic solution
to protect fruit from fruit fly. Fruit Protection Bags are the
easiest to use on fruits with either no stem or a very short
stem, such as figs or some stone fruit. Mesh Sleeves are very
quick & easy to apply over clumping fruit like plums, lychees or
loquats. The Apple Pouches are a good choice to protect against
codling moth. PestGuard Bags have been specifically designed
around the size of tomato bunches. Mesh Bags & Sleeves also
offer protection from birds & possums. Fruit bats will suck the
fruit through any bag, so additional protection such as netting
may be needed. Check the size of the bag to make sure the mature
fruit will fit.
Q. How do I use it?
A. Early in the season, thin any
fruit that requires it. Then simply place a bag over each
remaining fruit or clusters of fruit. Tie on, taking care to
avoid knots that will be hard to undo later.
Q. Which bag lasts the longest?
All bags will last longer than
one season if treated with care. Mesh sleeves & bags are the
most durable.
Q. Will my fruit ripen
when covered?
A. Yes, it
may also be larger and sweeter.
Q. When do I put the
bag or cover on?
A. As soon as the fruit is pollinated i.e. when the flower
petals drop. Some fruits, like tomatoes and capsicums, are
self-pollinated & can be covered any time.
An exciting
new version of Exclusion Bag that is easier to use for stone
fruit including peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots. Often
these fruit have a very little stem or no stem at all, which can
make the original Exclusion Bag more difficult to use. This
horticultural waxed-paper bag
is specifically designed to attach around the lateral branch
rather than the fruit stem. 200 mm x 150 mm. Pack of 25.
PE150 1-3
packs $6.50 each
PE151 4-20
packs $6.00 each
PE152 21+
packs $5.00 each
PAPER EXCLUSION BAGS
These horticultural
waxed-paper fruit bags with a built-in twist-tie come in 2 sizes;
the smaller size is suitable for grapes, nectarines, peaches and
persimmons, the larger size for mangoes. Please note these
bags are not strong enough to cope with a hungry possum or fruit
bat!
PS: The small gap at
the bottom of the exclusion bag is for drainage and does not allow
fruit fly to enter or in any way affect the bag’s effectiveness.
SMALL PAPER EXCLUSION BAGS 170 mm x 245 mm
PE115 50 bags $10.00
PE116 100 bags $19.00
PE117
500 bags $85.00
LARGE PAPER EXCLUSION BAGS 215 mm x 315 mm
PE118 50 bags $13.00
PE119 100 bags $22.00
PE120 500 bags $99.50
PE163 3000 bags $500.00
"Our area seems to be infested with fruit flies from
late September and up to last year it had been
impossible to grow unaffected large-fruiting
tomatoes, even when I sowed them in July! We put the
Fruit Fly Exclusion Bags over every raceme of fruit,
tying them off with the covered wires around the
stem. Being enclosed like that also seemed to cause
them to ripen more quickly. How pleased we were to
eat unmarred Peach, Pineapple, Red Colossus and Pink
Queen tomatoes for the first time from our own
bushes. The bags proved waterproof and reusable
several times over."
Jude Fanton, Director, The Seed Savers' Foundation
CLOTH FRUIT BAGS
Bags
are usually strong enough to protect fruit from marauding possums and
birds. Fruit bats may manage to suck the fruit through the bag. These bags are sturdy washable calico cloth with a
drawstring.Cloth bags have the
disadvantage
of staying moist longer after rain, so they are a better choice in
less humid climates or dry seasons.
Size 250 mm x 350 mm. Product
supplied as packs of 100 bags.
PE106 1 - 2 packs $56.00
each
PE107 3+ packs $49.00
each
MESH
EXCLUSION
This innovative product is made of
durable, UV resistant fly screen. It is tied closed with an
attached long lasting ‘brickies string’. Complete protection from
fruit fly is assured when the fruit does not rest against the
material. These bags may also provide protection from birds and
possums. Fruit
bats may manage to suck the fruit through the bag.
MESH SLEEVE
This sleeve, open at
both ends, is designed to slide along a branch and protect heavy
bearing fruit that is hard to cover and tie individually, like plums and
apricots. Sleeves can be overlapped and offer a cost effective
option to full tree coverage.
SMALL MESH SLEEVES
600 mm x 250 mm
PE111 1 - 9 sleeves $5.00
each
PE112 10 - 49 $4.50 each
PE113 50 - 99 $4.00 each
PE114 100+ $3.00 each
LARGE
MESH SLEEVES 800 mm x
300 mm
PE155 1 - 9 sleeves $7.50
each
PE156 10 - 29 sleeves $6.50
PE157 30+ $6.00
MESH BAGS
The smaller
bag suits any individual or small clustering fruit while the
larger size would suit fruit with several pieces closer to the end
of a branch (loquat, mango, lychee etc).
SMALL MESH BAGS 300 mm x 250 mm
PE131 1 - 9
bags $5.00 each
PE132 10 -
29 $3.00 each
PE133 30+ $2.00 each
LARGE MESH BAGS 600 mm x 500 mm
PE134 1 - 9 bags $9.50 each
PE135 10 -
29 $7.00 each
PE136
30+ $6.00 each
PLEASE READ:
Ordering one of these items using the
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enters the minimum quantity for each price category on your
order. If you require more than this, please remember to adjust
the quantity before completing your order.
PESTGUARD
PestGuard fabric is made of spun bonded polypropylene that is UV
stable, however, it is still considered to have an “in-use” life of
only 1-3 years. Air, water and foliar-based
fertilisers
will penetrate the white gauze-like fabric, which has a 20% shade
factor, much lower than
shadecloth.
PESTGUARD COVER
The PestGuard cover is supplied
as a single sheet, which you can cut to size. It is designed to
cover vegetable crops and is commonly used as a “thermal
blanket” in both Europe and the USA. It is light enough to
drape directly onto vegetables or can be placed on hoops of wire
or polypipe frames. Using on woody plants will damage the
fabric. You can use it to protect: tomatoes and capsicums from
fruit fly, strawberries from birds, cabbage or broccoli from
caterpillars, seedlings from frost. It can also improve seed
germination and reduce transplant shock in seedlings.
NEW SIZE:
10m x 3.2m (32m2)
PE168 1 - 2 packs $29.50
PE169 3+ packs $25.00
"I
purchased a small roll of the PestGuard cover recently and am
now receiving the benefits !! I can honestly say I have never
grown tomatoes as beautiful as these in 45 years of growing
Grosse Lisse in the Blue Mountains for 25 years, Mudgeeraba
for 12 years and now Crows Nest for the last 4 years, not a
blemish, red flesh right through and very juicy with no
spraying or dusting at all !!!
Jan and Kevin of Crows Nest QLD
PESTGUARD BAGS
are the THE organic tomato solution!
With this unique
product, designed by Green Harvest, you will be able to protect
your tomato bunches from many of the major pests including fruit
fly and tomato grub. Slip the lightweight 30 cm x 30 cm bag on and
close with the attached tie to protect the entire tomato bunch.
Please note these bags are not strong enough to cope with a hungry
possum or fruit bat! Product is supplied as a Pack of 10.
PE100 1 - 4 packs $10.00 each
PE101 5 - 9 packs $8.00 each
PE102 10 - 99 packs $7.00 each
PE137 100+ packs $5.00 each
PLEASE READ:
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enters the minimum quantity for each price category on your
order. If you require more than this, please remember to adjust
the quantity before completing your order.
PLANTGUARD
This exclusion fabric can be used in a similar way to PestGuard but
is a stronger fabric with a much longer life. It is the best choice
for attaching to a frame for longer term protection.
It is an exciting development in crop protection, giving you the
ability to keep out fruit fly, fruit piercing moth, other flying
insects and birds. It is made of
durable, woven, white HDPE monofilament; UV stabilised (5 year
manufacturer warranty) with a 17% shade factor.
Photo courtesy Jan D. of Beaudesert.
PLANTGUARD SMALL
Dimensions 3.66m x 6m
PE103, PE104 and PE146 all have a reinforced edge with grommets for either pegging down or to help
join multiple pieces together.
PE103 1 - 4 $89.50 each
PE104 5 - 9 $79.50 each
PE146 10+ $59.50 each
PLEASE READ:
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'add barrow' button only
enters the minimum quantity for each price category on your
order. If you require more than this, please remember to adjust
the quantity before completing your order.
PLANTGUARD LARGE
Dimensions 10m x 10m
Please note: this large square of PlantGuard has a bare
edge with no edging material or grommets.
This size will cover a tree up to
2.5m tall, or a garden structure.
PE158
1 for $219.00
VEGE NET
The newest and best netting so far!
Protect your fruit and veges from fruit fly, fruit piercing moth,
other flying insects, birds and extremes of cold and heat. The Vege
Net is made of durable, knitted, white HDPE monofilament; UV
stabilised (5 year manufacturer warranty) with a 17% shade factor.
This “throwover” net is not edged and can be cut to size as needed.
As it is lighter weight than the PlantGuard most plants will push it
up as they grow, thereby making a frame less necessary. Versatility,
longevity and affordable price make this net a must have for frost,
shade or pest protection.
Dimensions:
5m x 2.87m
PE161 1 - 4 $19.50 each
PE167 5+ $17.00 each
Covering garden beds with Vege nets or PlantGuard will
protect crops from birds, possums and fruit fly.
GRO-TUNNEL
The Gro-Tunnel
is useful for
providing
warm,
sheltered
seed-raising
conditions,
protecting
young
frost-tender
seedlings in
spring and
protecting
strawberries
from birds.
Includes 3
arching metal
frames 600 mm
wide x 300 mm
high, 3 spring
clips which
clamp the
supplied 5 m
of plastic
film & allow
for venting &
easy access.
The length can
be varied from
1.5m to 4m.
Easy to erect,
it comes with
full
instructions.The
plastic cover
supplied is
only suitable
for use during
cooler times
of the year,
for use during
hotter periods
a White
Shadecloth
cover is
needed.
PE140
Gro-Tunnel
1 - 2 $60.00
each
PE171
Gro-Tunnel
3+ $45.00
each
PE142
Gro-Tunnel +
White
Shadecloth $99.50
PE162
Gro-Tunnel +
Vege Net $75.00
GRO-TUNNEL SPECIAL Includes:
2
Gro-Tunnels
Vege Net
White Shadecloth
PestGuard Cover (3.2 x 10m)
PE172 $174.50
WHITE
SHADECLOTH
This
lightweight,
white, UV
stabilised
shadecloth
allows
sufficient
sunlight for
growth. It
keeps insects
and excessive
heat out, so
will help
establish
transplanted
seedlings and
keep the
lettuce from
bolting in the
summer. It
assists with
water saving,
reducing
evaporation
and
providing
protection
from wind.
Increased
yields may
result. It
will also keep
out fruit
bats, birds,
possums and
hail.
White
Shadecloth to
fit Gro-Tunnel
1.83m x 5m
PE141 $49.50
JUMBO
PEG CLAMPS
Specialised
pegs that
will hold
your choice
of fabric:
shadecloth,
PestGuard,
PlantGuard,
bird net or
plastic
sheeting, in
place on
your choice
of rounded
support
structure:
polypipe,
bamboo or
steel pole,
5cm max
diameter.
Pack of 4.
No liability will be accepted by Green Harvest, its owners or employees
as to the accuracy of any information. No responsibility will be taken
for damage to property or persons due to information given about a
product or technique. No responsibility will be taken for the loss of a
crop or income due to information given about a product or technique.
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