AgroZ Insect Nets

Fact Sheet

AgroZ® Insect Nets are a durable and clear netting product suitable for protected cultivation in horticulture from different species of insect type pests. (change on blurb also)

The AgroZ Insect Nets are a durable and clear netting product suitable for protected cultivation in horticulture (vegetable, fruit and ornamentals) with the AgroZ Net 0.4 and AgroZ Net 0.9 differing in mesh size.

Common to all AgroZ Nets

AgroZ Net 0.9 &  AgroZ Net 0.4

  • Made of High Density Polyethylene (Fully recyclable)
  • Monofilament with 100 denier
  • Transparent, uncoloured
  • UV protected for extended life

GSM

  • AgroZ Net 0.9 – 82
  • AgroZ Net 0.4 – 128

Knitted mesh with average hole size of:

  • AgroZ Net 0.9 – 0.9 mm x 0.7 mm
  • AgroZ Net 0.4 – 0.4 mm x 0.7 mm

Weight of packed net

  • AgroZ Net 0.9 – 13.5kg
  • AgroZ Net 0.4 – 21.12 kg

Light transmission

  • AgroZ Net 0.9 – 87%
  • AgroZ Net 0.4 – 90%
Crops
  • AgroZ Net 0.9 – Cabbage, other brassicas and other leafy vegetables, French beans, watermelon.
  • AgroZ Net 0.4 – Tomato, all nurseries (seedlings production)
Pest Controlled
  • AgroZ Net 0.9 – Reduces populations of thrips, aphids and white flies.
  • AgroZ Net 0.4 – Tomato, all nurseries (seedlings production)
  • Both -Birds and domestic animals. All fruit flies and all coleoptera, lepidoptera, (moths and their caterpillars) such as Plutella, Helicoverpa, Cut worm but not Spodoptera litoralis which can lay eggs on netting.
Areas
  • Both – Highlands and cold regions with precaution in warmer and tropical humid area because AgroZ Net may induce a favourable environment for diseases.
Types of structure
  • Both –
    1. Low tunnel in the field or nursery in the case of AgroZ Net 0.4.
    2. Slide wall of high tunnel greenhouses.
    3. High Net house
  1. Climate Control
    • The AgroZ Nets create a favourable microclimate by increasing the temperature and humidity for the crops.
    • This microclimate effect is more remarkable during the cold season in highland regions.
    • It causes a higher germination rate, healthier seedlings, early harvest and faster growth especially in cold areas.
  2. Increases yield by 20% to 50% more.
  3. Improves human health by reducing consumption of insecticides in vegetables.
  4. Pest management and control especially caterpillars, fruit flies, leaf miners and bean fly with 50% – 90% less pesticide use.
  5. Ecological & social benefit by reducing environmental pollution from insecticides:
    • By reducing pesticide use, the nets limit farmers’ physical exposure to dangerous chemicals.
    • Reduces environmental pollution from insecticides’ residue.
    • Preserves the environment and leaves it safer for future generations while also preserving human health.
  6. Economic.
    • Strong, washable, cheap and affordable. (less than 1 US $ per sqm at wholesale)
    • Cost 3 times less to install than a conventional plastic tunnel.
    • Lasts 3 to 5 years depending on usage.
    • Time saving product: Easy to fix, to handle, to move and to reinstall elsewhere compared to fixed tunnels or greenhouse.
    • Reduces cost of seedlings production and increases income for farmers and value for community.
    • Better quality and marketability of the produce.

There are no safety risks associated with the use of AgroZ Insect Nets 04 and AgroZ Insect Nets 09 on crops

There are no specific precautions associated with the use of AgroZ Insect Nets 04 and AgroZ Insect Nets 09 on crops. However, it is highly recommended to cover the crops before any pest infestation occurs and that the net is also not holed and well closed on all sides. It is also advisable to pay more intention to disease control, as netting tends to increase favourable conditions through increased temperature and humidity for fungal growth.

All the nets are produced under strict operating and quality control that ensure conformity with the set standards within and between all batches produced.

How to use the AgroZ Insect Nets

The AgroZ Insect netting is applied directly on the stand-alone frame/structure.

Why it works

The AgroZ Insect nets works because of its strong, durable design, which is able to withstand harsh weather conditions.