Can these screens be standard window screening. Stainless steel? Or do they have to be synthetic?
Thanks!!

Better being plastic, and... Plastic mosquito nets can be bought by the roll, and are inexpensive. A couple of meters will last a looooong time.

Thanks so much! Is it because of potential rust? What is the reasoning on plastic?
Cheers

Badger wrote:

Thanks so much! Is it because of potential rust?

Rust in the long run can destroy the mesh, certainly; but some metals, like lead, can be dangerous for the health of your plant.

Clicio wrote:

Badger wrote:

Thanks so much! Is it because of potential rust?

Rust in the long run can destroy the mesh, certainly; but some metals, like lead, can be dangerous for the health of your plant.

I am not sure if he is referring to

or to


Oh never mind... I got it. It's for the pots. He means


Mesh... sigh.. slapping myself for being silly

Auk wrote:

I am not sure if he is referring to

Mesh... sigh.. slapping myself for being silly

Yes, the OP was talking about drainage mesh. That's why the mesh used in sieves are inox steel, no harm to the trees.

IF the OP was talking about mozzies mesh.. That is too fine and will block very quickly. You will need something with fairly large holes (Say, 2mm diamaeter)

leatherback wrote:

IF the OP was talking about mozzies mesh.. That is too fine and will block very quickly.)

Aha! I was talking about Brazilian mosquitos, the size of a bee!

Clicio wrote:

leatherback wrote:

IF the OP was talking about mozzies mesh.. That is too fine and will block very quickly.)

Aha! I was talking about Brazilian mosquitos, the size of a bee!

Those parts of the world where using flamethrower as repellent is in the daily routine..