Insect Barriers

Keep pests out of your garden and landscape

Hand holding a sheet of lightweight insect-barrier fabric

Insect Barriers for Garden Crops and Fruit

Insect barriers offer physical protection options such as row-cover material and individual fruit barriers. This collection includes Agribon insect barrier fabric, maggot barriers, and related plant-protection products. Check the product's stated purpose, because trunk wraps, physical mesh, and sprays have different uses even when they appear in the same collection.

Match Coverage to the Crop

Compare mesh or fabric specifications, dimensions, installation method, and the insect you want to exclude. Plan how to secure edges and allow room for crop growth. Consider when flowers need access to pollinators and follow crop-specific guidance on installing or removing covers. Individual fruit barriers also need the correct fit and installation timing.

Plan Protection Around Identification

Use pest identification and monitoring tools to clarify the problem before buying. Explore tree guards for separate trunk or root protection, and browse insect control options for a broader approach matched to the crop and pest.