Bird Control
How to Install Bird Netting: Steps and Techniques
From materials and measurement through support structure, laying, fixing and final adjustment — a full walk-through of installing bird netting properly.
Introduction
Birds damage crops, buildings and infrastructure across agriculture, horticulture and construction. Bird netting keeps them out of a defined area, protecting assets and reducing losses. This article sets out the installation steps and the techniques that make the job go well.
Before you start
- Materials
- Bird netting, support posts or frame, fixing clips or hooks, rope or wire, scissors or a cutting tool, work gloves.
- Measure and plan
- Measure the area to be covered accurately and plan the run of the net. This step matters: it keeps the net the right size and avoids wasting material.
- Confirm the support structure
- Netting needs a solid support structure. Choose posts or a frame that will carry the weight of the net and stay stable.
Step 1: Set up the support structure
- Install posts: fix them firmly to the ground or to existing structure. Two to three metres between posts is a good rule of thumb.
- Fix the frame: if using a frame, fix it between the posts to form a stable base.
Step 2: Lay the netting
- Unroll carefully to avoid tangling — flat ground helps.
- Fix the top edge to the highest point of the support structure using clips, hooks or rope.
- Tension from the top down, keeping the net flat and free of wrinkles, with every section fixed to the structure.
Step 3: Fix the perimeter
- Fix both sides to the posts or frame so the covered area has no gaps.
- Fix the bottom edge to the ground or base structure so birds cannot get in underneath.
Step 4: Check and adjust
- Inspect the whole net for loose or unfixed sections.
- Adjust anything slack or uneven, and add fixing points where needed.
Techniques worth knowing
- Do not over-tension
- The net should be flat, but over-tensioning risks tearing the net or damaging the support structure.
- Inspect and maintain
- Check the net regularly after installation for damage or slack, and repair promptly — it extends service life considerably.
Conclusion
Installing bird netting is not complicated, but it does require careful measurement, planning and a solid support structure. Follow the steps above and the netting will protect your assets as intended.
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