Bird Netting Suppliers in Australia: A Buyer’s Guide

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Why Australian Orchards Face Serious Bird Pressure

Bird damage is one of the most consistent yield threats in Australian horticulture.

Research from the NSW Orange Agricultural College found that unprotected vineyards lose an average of 9.4% of crop value per season to pest birds, with some blocks losing up to 45% in heavy-pressure years. Across the national vineyard industry, birds contribute an estimated $9 million annually in direct vineyard losses alone — and that figure does not include stone fruit, blueberries, or apples. Across all Australian horticulture, total annual bird damage is estimated at $300 million (CSIRO / Plant Biosecurity CRC).

The three most damaging species in Australian commercial orchards are the Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), responsible for 80–90% of vineyard damage in the Central Ranges of NSW; the Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis), a small native bird that penetrates loose or wide-mesh netting; and the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), which causes significant losses in stone fruit and subtropical crops. Effective netting selection starts with knowing which species is your primary threat — mesh aperture requirements differ markedly between starlings and silvereyes.

Australia’s six main production regions face different pressure profiles. The table below maps region to crop type, dominant bird pest, and the netting system growers most commonly deploy:

This guide covers the main Australian bird netting suppliers — local distributors, full-service installers, and direct-import options — so you can match the right source to your operation size, budget, and region. For a global comparison of supplier types, see our international bird netting supplier guide.

Australia Bird Netting Supplier Directory

Drape Net

• Location: Nashdale, Australia
• Company type:  Manufacturer, Supplier
• Year founded: 2005
• The number of employees: 100-200
• Main product: Drape net, bird net, bee net
• Other products: Netting accessories

Fluttering in the breeze, Drape Net is extremely lightweight, UV-protected, and made to last. Whether you need to protect your crops from the sun, block the wind or stop birds and pests from eating your valuable fruit or vegetable produce, Drape Net does the job. Drape Net can be used in many different ways. It is very adaptable and cost-effective. The mesh holes are large enough to keep out birds and pests. Drape Net is known by farmers not just for its multi-functional attributes, but also for its resilience.

✅ Best for: Wine grape and apple growers in NSW and SA who need a seasonal, row-by-row drape system. Strong heritage in the Central Tablelands. Specializes in single-row and double-row drape configurations suited to Starling pressure.
❌ Not ideal for: Large-scale overhead canopy projects or growers needing permanently installed infrastructure.

Polyfab

• Location:  Dingley Village
• Company type: Manufacturer, Supplier
• Year founded: 1995
• The number of employees: 100-150
• Main product: Bird netting, Cover shade, Horticover, PolyFabric
• Other products: Solar Pro, Polyshiled

No matter what size your garden or orchard is, Polyfab offers quality bird netting products to prevent birds from feasting on your harvest. With decades in the making, their success has been proven by both farmers and clients alike. Their bird netting brand is widely recognized as a symbol of premium quality for its durability and fine craftsmanship. Its high tensile strength and long-lasting design make it a dependable, cost-effective solution for a wide range of outdoor applications.

✅ Best for: Growers in VIC and SA looking for locally manufactured horticultural fabric with strong UV performance. Polyfab’s 12×12 mm knitted bird netting handles Silvereye pressure well and is widely stocked by rural retailers nationally.
❌ Not ideal for: Operations requiring custom-width heavy-duty knotted netting for permanent structural installation.

Pestrol

• Location: Alexandria, Australia
• Company type: Manufacturer, Supplier
• Year founded: 1999
• The number of employees: 50-100
• Main product: Bird nettings, Spikes, Bird traps, Possum Nesting boxes
• Other products: Accessories, Electric fly killer

Pestrol is a pest control company specializing in bird, insect, and rodent management. To manage pest birds, Pestrol supplies bird netting that is suitable for use on residential and commercial buildings including farms and orchards. Pestrol products are the result of extensive research, and they come with easy-to-understand instructions. Pestrol is committed to customer service. Customer support is available through their website, phone, live chat, and social media. Its products deliver high quality.

✅ Best for: Small commercial growers or hobby orchardists who also need pest control products beyond netting — Pestrol bundles netting with spikes, traps, and deterrents. Good for mixed-use farms near urban areas where Mynas are a primary pressure species.
❌ Not ideal for: Multi-hectare commercial orchards requiring large-roll bulk netting or structural canopy systems.

NetPro

• Location:  Queensland
• Company type: manufacturer, Supplier
• Year founded: 1992
• The number of employees: 50-100
• Main product: Bird Net, Throw-over net, frost cloth, Vege Nets, fruitfly nets,
• Other products: Water Canopy, Livestock canopy

The Netpro Group is a group of companies that manufactures and installs protective canopies, hail netting protection, permanent bird protection, evaporation reduction covers, windbreaks, shade structures, custom net structures. Whether you’re installing the Netpro Group’s standard product in a larger network, scaling their netting solution to meet your unique needs, or having them do custom work for your farm, they can provide high-quality agricultural protection solutions for your business.

✅ Best for: QLD and NSW growers who need a full-service design-build partner for permanent canopy structures. NetPro’s pitch-canopy system is well suited to Stanthorpe stonefruit operations with combined bird and hail exposure.
❌ Not ideal for: Budget-constrained growers needing throwover netting only — NetPro’s core offering is structural permanent systems.

Commercial Net makers

• Location: Perth
• Company type: Manufacturer, supplier
• Year founded: 2005
• The number of employees: 10-50
• Main product: fruitfly netting bird netting, Veggie netting, Hail nets, Shade cloths
• Other products: Aquaculture nets

Commercial Net Makers will ensure your business has the highest quality netting available. To ensure you get the best netting for your project, they use only high-quality materials. Custom-made to your specifications, these nets are incredibly durable and long-lasting. The team of experienced net makers at Commercial Net Makers will work with you to create the perfect custom netting for your specific project.

✅ Best for: WA growers needing custom-dimension nets — particularly aquaculture crossover operations or unusual row spacings that standard roll widths cannot cover. Perth-based, so strong service reach across WA wine regions including Margaret River and Swan Valley.
❌ Not ideal for: East-coast growers looking for fast dispatch from local stock; custom fabrication adds lead time.

Easy Pest Supplies

• Location: Caringbah, Sydney
• Company type: Supplier
• Year founded: 2010
• The number of employees: 10-25
• Main product: Bird Nettings, Shade nets, bird spikes
• Other products: DIY pest control kits

Easy Pest Supplies publishes its product list, which is available for growers to pick and mix to meet their needs. All products are available for garden and farm use. They aim to provide an extensive range of products at extremely competitive prices by cutting out the middleman. They have products designed to provide beginners or experts with everything they need to keep your crops healthy.

✅ Best for: Small-scale NSW growers or hobby orchardists in the Sydney basin who want fast local delivery of retail-pack bird netting without minimum order requirements.
❌ Not ideal for: Commercial-scale operations needing large-roll bulk orders, structural hardware, or installation support.

Hortitech

• Location: Victoria, Australia
• Company type: Manufacturer, Supplier
• Year founded: 1942
• The number of employees: 50-100
• Main product: Crop covers, Crop nettings, Nursery suppliers, Pond liners
• Other products: Greenhouse maintenance and supplier

Hortitech is a distributor and also a manufacturer of agricultural protection textiles in the Australian market. Their products are an effective defense against all major pest birds, insects, diseases, and weeds that plague greenhouses across Australia. The successful products were developed by Hortitech over many years, during which they built an extensive knowledge base about pest management strategies. Hortitech’s innovative products help growers avoid costly treatments and potential losses.

✅ Best for: VIC growers who want an integrated crop protection supplier — Hortitech covers bird netting alongside nursery supplies and greenhouse fabrics. Strong service reach in Goulburn Valley apple and pear country.
❌ Not ideal for: Growers specifically seeking large-aperture heavy-duty knotted netting for permanent structural trellis systems.

Donnybrook Farm Service

• Location: Donnybrook
• Company type: Manufacturer, Supplier
• Year founded: 1992
• The number of employees: 50-100
• Main product: Fencing supplies, bird nettings, General farm supplies
• Other products: Seed/Hay Products, chemicals, and fertilizers

Donnybrook Farm Service offers a range of bird control products that are suited for a wide array of applications. They have the full range from 45 gsm netting up to 110 gsm bed-proof mesh. Their products are very versatile and have been used in various sectors from agriculture to commercial and domestic purposes. Despite being nearly twice as dense as most other brands on the market, Donnybrook netting is still extremely lightweight, allowing for easier installation. This strength allows netting to be installed tighter since birds are less likely to pierce the material when flying into it.

✅ Best for: WA growers near the South West — Donnybrook is a full-service rural store with same-day pickup for local customers. Strong range across netting weights, fertilizers, and fencing makes it practical for mixed-operation farms.
❌ Not ideal for: East-coast buyers or those needing technical netting consultation for commercial-scale canopy design.

Advanced Netting

• Location: Bibra Lake, Perth
• Company type: Manufacturing, Supply, and Installation
• Year founded: 2001
• The number of employees: 50-100
• Main product: Anti-Bird Netting, Debris Netting, Aquaculture Netting, Environmental Netting
• Other products: Sports Nets, Cargo Nets

Advanced Netting specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality agricultural netting. Innovation and attention to detail have been the springboard for its success from the beginning. Adjustable-height mesh fencing, diamond-meshing, diamond-meshing reinforced with woven polypropylene rope or steel cables, control barriers, and shade cloth are just some of the products available globally from Advanced Netting through a network of distributors.

✅ Best for: WA commercial and aquaculture operations that need custom-engineered netting solutions — Advanced Netting handles large-footprint structural designs that most other suppliers do not attempt. Bibra Lake base gives good freight access to WA wine regions.
❌ Not ideal for: Growers seeking off-the-shelf throwover nets or small-quantity retail purchases.

Considering Direct Import from China?

For operations above roughly 5 hectares, direct import of HDPE bird netting from a Chinese manufacturer is worth evaluating. The economics shift meaningfully at commercial volumes: ex-works pricing from a verified manufacturer can be 35–55% lower per square metre than local distributor pricing, and Australian import duty on HDPE knitted netting (HS 5608) is currently 0% MFN — you pay only 10% GST on landed cost, the same as any domestic purchase.

The two main entry ports for agricultural netting shipments are Sydney (Port Botany) and Melbourne (Webb Dock / Swanson Dock). A 20-foot container of knitted HDPE bird netting typically holds 80,000–120,000 sqm depending on weight grade, and sea freight from eastern China ports (Shanghai, Ningbo) runs approximately 18–25 days. Air freight is rarely cost-effective for netting above a few hundred kilograms due to volumetric weight.

Before committing to a direct-import order, use this decision matrix:

Key supplier qualifications to verify before placing an import order: UV stabilizer certification (minimum 5-year UV resistance under Australian conditions), third-party tensile strength test reports, and whether the manufacturer can supply a CoA (Certificate of Analysis) per production batch. Lead times of 30–40 days for production are standard for custom-spec orders; stock items can ship faster. Total landed cost, including sea freight, port charges, customs clearance, and delivery to farm, should be budgeted at cost + 18–25% above ex-works price.

EyouAgro: Direct Factory Supply for Large-Volume AU Buyers

For operations placing orders of 20,000 m² or above, with a valid import licence and a 3-month planning window, factory-direct sourcing from China changes the per-hectare cost of bird protection fundamentally.

EyouAgro (Shanghai, est. 1996) manufactures knitted HDPE bird netting (8–25mm mesh) on 8 production lines from 100% virgin resin. Under ChAFTA, Australia’s 0% import duty on HS 5608 netting means the only additional cost above factory pricing is sea freight, port clearance, and inland delivery — typically adding 15–20% to landed cost. At 20,000 m²+, total landed pricing at Port Botany or Webb Dock runs 40–50% below equivalent Australian distributor pricing.

What local AU suppliers cannot match at scale:

• Fine mesh (≤8mm) in commercial volumes — Silvereye exclusion-grade netting (8–10mm aperture) is rarely stocked in large rolls by Australian distributors. EyouAgro manufactures custom aperture and width to your vineyard row spacing.
• Batch consistency across full project volume — 30,000+ m² from one production run; no mesh variation between early and late deliveries, no mismatch on the reorder in season 3.
• Net + hardware in one shipment — netting, clips, support wire, and attachment cords from a single factory order. One customs entry at Port Botany or Webb Dock.

Not right for your situation if: you need delivery in 2–3 weeks, your order is below 5,000 m², or you don’t have a licensed customs broker and import facility in place. Polyfab, Drape Net, NetPro, and other AU suppliers above will serve those situations faster.

Contact kevin@eyouagro.com with your target species (Silvereye, Starling, Myna), required mesh aperture, row width, and total area. We’ll send a factory spec sheet, SGS UV test certificate, and full landed cost breakdown to Port Botany or Webb Dock.

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Conclusion: Match Your Source to Your Scale

No single supplier is right for every Australian grower. Local distributors like Polyfab, NetPro, and Drape Net offer fast delivery, technical support, and the ability to inspect product before buying — advantages that matter on a small block or when netting a new variety for the first time. Full-service installers like NetPro (QLD/NSW) and Advanced Netting (WA) reduce your project management burden when permanent canopy systems are involved.

For operations above 5 hectares with predictable annual netting needs, direct import from a verified HDPE manufacturer in China deserves serious evaluation. The 0% Australian import duty on knitted netting (HS 5608) and the 35–55% ex-works cost advantage at scale can fund infrastructure upgrades or bring netting cost per hectare below the break-even point on operations that previously ran unprotected. The trade-off is lead time: budget 75–90 days from order to farm gate.

Whatever your sourcing path, match your mesh aperture to your primary threat species first — then choose your supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What mesh size do I need to keep out Silvereyes in Australian vineyards?
Silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) can pass through apertures larger than 10 mm. For effective exclusion, use netting with a maximum aperture of 8–10 mm when fully stretched. Standard 12–15 mm bird netting marketed for “small birds” will not reliably stop Silvereyes. Drape netting used across WA and SA wine regions should be checked at installation that the mesh does not open beyond 10 mm when tensioned.

Is permanent overhead canopy netting or seasonal drape netting more cost-effective for Australian orchards?
Research from the NSW Department of Primary Industries found that double-row drape netting becomes profitable where bird damage exceeds 10% annually, with payback periods of 5–7 years. Permanent canopy systems have higher upfront cost but lower annual labour cost and provide hail protection as a secondary benefit — Victorian apple growers with hail exposure often recoup the full structural investment in a single hail event. Growers in regions with both hail and bird pressure should evaluate permanent systems first.

What Australian import duty applies to HDPE bird netting from China?
Knitted HDPE horticultural netting is typically classified under HS 5608 (knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope). The Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for this heading is currently 0% in Australia, meaning you pay only the 10% GST on the customs value plus freight. Always confirm classification with a licensed customs broker before importing — misclassification can result in unexpected duty liability.

How long does it take to receive a custom direct-import order of bird netting from China?
Standard lead time for a custom-specification order from a Chinese HDPE netting manufacturer is 30–40 days in production, plus 18–25 days sea freight to Sydney or Melbourne, plus 3–7 days for customs clearance and inland delivery. Total farm-gate lead time is typically 75–90 days from confirmed order. Stock items (standard widths and weights) can ship within 5–10 days of order, reducing total lead time to around 45–55 days.

Which Australian regions have the most severe bird netting requirements?
NSW Central Tablelands (Orange, Mudgee) and the Riverina face the heaviest Common Starling pressure — these regions drive most of the research on drape netting economics in Australian viticulture. WA wine regions (Margaret River, Swan Valley) and SA (Barossa, McLaren Vale) report high Silvereye activity requiring finer mesh. TAS orchards (Huon Valley, Coal River) face Silvereye and Currawong pressure combined with a shorter growing window, making permanent overhead canopy the dominant system.

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