Netting Installation Checklist
A netting installation checklist for covering fruit, vegetables, or ponds with netting to keep birds out, covering mounting, tension, gaps, and checks for trapped animals.
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What is on this checklist
- Area and crop to cover
- Net type chosen
- Support frame sturdy
- Net pulled snug
- Edges sealed to the ground
- Gaps and tears checked
- Entry points for workers
- Check for trapped animals
- Net removed after season
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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