Bird Exclusion Netting & Custom Nets for Ponds and Gardens

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Custom nets for pond and fish protection, debris containment, and predatory bird barrier netting needs.

As a company involved in providing solutions, we often hear firsthand how dealing with unwanted birds can be a persistent headache, whether you’re a property owner, a contractor, or managing commercial properties.  Utilizing bird exclusion netting is one of the most effective measures we recommend. We routinely hear about the struggles, from predatory birds targeting valuable fish in ponds to nuisance birds damaging gardens and fouling building exteriors. It makes the need for a dependable protective barrier very clear.

At Gourock.com we also know that sourcing effective bird exclusion netting, especially when you need it customized to specific dimensions for unique projects, often presents a significant challenge. For instance, many people we talk to are looking for strong garden and pond cover nets capable of withstanding outdoor elements and providing long-lasting bird deterrent.

Fortunately, at Gourock.com, we offer a comprehensive solution with our high-quality nylon netting. We build our custom nylon netting panels to order, ensuring we can provide a precise fit for whatever your application might be – whether you’re creating bird barrier nets for expansive commercial properties or need reliable pond netting to safeguard aquatic life. We’re proud that these specialty sized barrier nets we supply deliver exceptional durability and strength, offering a robust and long-term solution for bird protection.

So, as you’re seeking a reliable method to exclude birds and prevent costly damage, we encourage you to explore the custom bird netting options we have available at Gourock.com. We have confidence that we can help you find the ideal netting solution for your needs.

Custom Exclusion Netting as a Dependable Bird Deterrent

While birds often add charm to our surroundings, they can unfortunately create significant challenges for property owners when their natural behaviors conflict with our use of spaces like ponds, gardens, and buildings. It’s quite common, for instance, to see issues around ponds where predatory birds like herons view expensive koi or goldfish as an easy meal, leading to frustrating and costly losses. In gardens, many bird species can cause considerable damage by feasting on ripening fruits and berries, pecking at vegetables, or pulling up newly planted seeds and seedlings, effectively undermining your hard work.

Furthermore, when birds choose buildings for roosting or nesting, problems multiply; they can create unsightly and unsanitary conditions with droppings on ledges, walkways, and vehicles, potentially causing corrosive damage to surfaces and even posing slip hazards. Nests in vents, eaves, or gutters can also lead to blockages, fire hazards, and structural damage over time. Addressing these persistent issues often requires finding effective, humane deterrents. Bird exclusion netting is a fantastic solution for most all of these circumstances.

Recent Gourock.com Custom Netting Productions for Gardens and Ponds

For some context into some of the customized netting jobs that Gourock fabricates for various bird exclusion needs, the following recent examples demonstrate some of the more unique netting capabilities we offer for your consideration.

In this first recent job example we’re showing a custom design that was built for a garden netting location. Our customer has an arching framing structure that covers some planter boxes in their garden, and uses nylon netting as bird deterrent mesh. The material in this case is #15 X 3/4″ DuPont type 66 twisted-knotted nylon netting, produced into a very customized enclosure net design that lines-up with the framing. One end of the enclosure is completely closed off with mesh, while the other end incorporates an opening area in order to fit around their entrance gate/door. All edges and seaming of the final product were 5/16″ braided polyester rope bordered.

This is the second time Gourock has fabricated this custom bird netting enclosure for our client, as the first one was built in early 2019 and has been in use ever since. Our customer wanted to get a replacement net made and in-hand for when the functional life of the existing bird exclusion net has come to an end.

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Custom enclosure net designed for an arching framing structure in a garden.
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The original custom #15 X 3/4″ twisted-knotted nylon bird deterrent netting from 2019.

In this second recent custom netting example we’re showing an overhead cover net for a pond location. Most residential pond locations are completely unique in sizing and shape. Gourock.com has netting products built per-order, making us your reliable source for dependable barriernets that best fit your particular space. As you can see in this pond net diagram, there are many specific shape and construction features incorporated into the final design in order for the net to perform as expected. In this case our client needed the bird exclusion netting to not only protect against predatory birds, but also to block leaves and general debris from getting into the water below.

In this case the preferred product selection was the 1/4″ Hex-Mesh Polyester Debris Fabric, which is a perfect choice for debris barrier and bird deterrent double-purposes. Our customer preferred the edges to be 1-1/2″ Polypropylene Webbing Bordered, and they had some specific locations that needed #2 Brass Grommets stamped to the webbing (lining up with attachment points).

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Polyester debris netting for ponds and fish protection against predatory birds.

And then in this third recent custom bird netting job you can see a personalized tapered shape for the cover net. The shape and sizing were designed to closely align with the contour of the fish pond area, in order to achieve the most functional protective barrier from predatory birds. The benefits of using a custom built netting panel include: effective protective coverage over the area of concern, enhanced durability over time due to proper fit, and great aesthetic and attractiveness when installed for longterm use.

For this pond bird exclusion netting project the material selection was the #18 X 1″ twisted-knotted tarred nylon, square mesh pattern, with 5/16″ polyester rope bordered perimeter edging. The #18 X 1″ DuPont® type 66 tarred nylon netting is a very long-lasting outdoor barrier net selection, as it is specifically prepared to be resistant to the effects of UV exposure and moisture. The 1″ square mesh size is attractive for multipurpose protective and deterrent needs.

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Tarred nylon netting for pond cover and fish protection.

Gourock.com Custom Nets Built Per-Order

As you are researching your bird netting needs, we invite you to get in touch with us at Gourock.com regarding your project! Gourock specializes in the highest quality netting materials and craftsmanship, 100% Made in the USA and factory-direct shipped to your door. Free netting sample swatches are available to mail as well, which are often very helpful for context and decision-making. Thank you very much to all of our very appreciated customers and clients – it is our pleasure at Gourock.com to be your dependable custom netting supplier!

– Josh Grzyb @ Gourock.com Netting

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