Fruit Cages
A mix of rain and warm sunshine is ideal for ripening fruit. That said, it takes only a matter of days for a luscious fruit crop to spoil from too much rain, or suffer under attack from hungry birds or insects.
Birds enjoy feasting on ripe berries as much as we do, and many other common pests find fruit-laden trees and bushes delicious, too. There are many potential solutions to such problems, but one of the most reliable and long-term options is to invest in a fruit cage.
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PROTECT CROPS WITH FRUIT CAGES
There is nothing more devastating than putting in all the time, effort, and expense of planting fruit trees, then watching the fruit grow under your tender care and just as the fruit is ripening, the local bird population swoops in for a feast and damages most of the fruit.
A fruit cage from First Tunnels places a safety net over your trees to keep out ravenous birds and pests while allowing sunlight, air and rain through. Walk in fruit cages are available in a variety of sizes so order yours today.
For long lasting and sturdiness, our fruit cages are made with galvanized steel tubes and galvanized steel tube connectors. Choose from a variety of sizes to cover larger trees or fruit bush cages for lower growing berry bushes.
Fruit Cage FAQ's
See below answers to some common questions.
What is a Fruit Cage?
A fruit cage is basically a structure over a tree that is covered with netting or mesh to protect the fruit while it’s ripening from being eaten by birds.
What size netting is required?
The size of the netting depends on the size of the cage itself. First Tunnels has a variety of different sized fruit cages and our team of experts can help you choose the ideal netting size.
Why do you need a Fruit Cage?
Exposed fruit is very much fair game for local birds. You can choose a small fruit cage for berry bushes and lower growing crops or a walk in fruit cage for larger trees like apple or pear trees. The netting is small enough to prevent small birds from damaging your fruit.
First Tunnels can ship to anywhere in the UK, usually in a few short days. If you need yours delivered elsewhere in Europe, contact us on 01282 601253 or send an email at [email protected] for full details including a shipping quote to your location.
