Quick verdict
A 10 by 50 foot sheet of polyethylene insect mesh with 0.8 by 1 mm holes, six 8 foot fiberglass hoops assembled from 36 sections and 30 connectors, and 20 clips, enough to tunnel two or three raised beds against cabbage moths, carrot fly, flea beetle and birds. Fine mesh excludes insects while passing light, air and rain, and fiberglass hoops never rust. It is the complete physical barrier for a brassica or carrot bed.
Strengths
- Ultra-fine 0.8 x 1 mm mesh excludes small insects as well as birds
- Fifty feet covers two or three raised beds
- Six 8 foot fiberglass hoops with connectors included
- Rust-free hoops flex to fit bed widths
- Twenty clips fix the mesh to the hoops
Weaknesses
- Fine mesh slightly reduces light and airflow
- Edges must be buried or weighted or pests walk under
- Fiberglass sections and connectors take time to assemble
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
A Wall Pests Cannot Cross
Sprays miss and need repeating; a physical barrier works every day. Insect mesh over hoops keeps cabbage white butterflies off brassicas, carrot fly off carrots and flea beetles off rocket, while rain, light and air pass through. Hoyejyou’s kit bundles the whole thing: a 10 by 50 foot sheet of 0.8 by 1 mm polyethylene mesh, six 8 foot fiberglass hoops made from 36 sections and 30 connectors, and 20 clips.
This review is based on the listing specifications and on how fine insect netting and hoop kits perform on raised beds generally. We have not installed this kit ourselves and the brand is a generic importer.
The Mesh
Hole size is everything. Bird netting stops birds; standard insect mesh at 1.3 mm stops moths and butterflies; at 0.8 by 1 mm this mesh also excludes carrot fly, flea beetle and most aphids. The price is a small reduction in light and airflow, which crops tolerate well; in a very hot climate, lift the mesh on the hottest days.
The Hoops
Each hoop assembles from fiberglass sections and connectors into an 8 foot arch, which bends to span a 3 or 4 foot bed with headroom for mature brassicas. Fiberglass never rusts and springs back after wind. Six hoops space along two or three beds at 3 to 4 feet apart.
Sealing
Drape the mesh over the hoops, clip it on and then seal the edges, which is the step most people skip. Bury the edge in a shallow trench or weigh it with boards, bricks or soil along the full length. Cabbage whites find a 2 inch gap in minutes. For access, lift one side and reseal.
Pollination
Brassicas, carrots, onions, lettuce and spinach need no pollinators and can stay covered all season. Squash, beans and strawberries need insects; uncover them when flowering starts or hand pollinate under the mesh.
Lifespan
Polyethylene mesh lasts several seasons if taken down and stored out of sun over winter. The hoops last indefinitely. Fifty feet is enough to cut panels for individual beds with spare for repairs.
Who Should Buy It
- Brassica growers losing cabbages to caterpillars.
- Carrot growers plagued by carrot fly.
- Organic gardeners who want a barrier rather than a spray.
Common Owner Complaints
Assembly time for the hoops and pests under unsealed edges. Assemble once; seal always.
Alternatives to Consider
Agribon or Harvest Guard row cover adds frost protection but less insect exclusion. Steel hoops are stiffer for wide beds. Pre-built pop-up mesh tents suit single small beds.
Verdict
For keeping insects off vegetables without chemicals, fine mesh over hoops is the method that works, and this kit supplies enough for several beds at a good price. Seal the edges and the pests stay on the outside.
Full specifications
Hoyejyou 10 x 50 ft Ultra-Fine Insect Netting Kit with 6 Fiberglass Hoop Sets and 20 Clips FAQs
Yes, and smaller pests too. The 0.8 by 1 mm mesh excludes carrot fly, flea beetle and most aphids, which bird netting and wide insect mesh do not.
Bury the edge in a shallow trench, or lay boards or bricks along it. Any gap is a door; pests find it.
Brassicas, carrots and leafy crops do not need pollinators. Squash and beans do; lift the mesh when they flower or hand pollinate.
Several seasons if stored out of sun over winter. Fiberglass hoops last indefinitely.
