Best Netting for Grape Vines: 10 Bird Nets and Cluster Bags Compared by Mesh Size

Grapes can look fine one evening and be half gone the next morning, because birds strike right as the clusters turn sweet. The best netting for grape vines stops that loss with a physical barrier that still lets light, air and rain reach the fruit.

This guide compares 10 options in three styles: wide roll nets that drape over a whole row, mesh bags that wrap single clusters, and trellis netting that gives young vines something to climb. Each one is ranked by mesh size, coverage and material, so you can match the net to your pests and your trellis.

It is written for home growers with a few vines on a fence, an arbor or a short row.

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On this page

1. Compare Grape Vine Netting by Type, Size, Mesh and Material
2. Detailed Reviews: Best Netting for Grape Vines
3. Match the Mesh Size to the Birds and Bugs on Your Grapes
4. Cover the Whole Vine and Seal the Bottom Edge
5. How to Choose Netting for Grape Vines
6. Which Netting for Grape Vines Should You Choose?
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Final Verdict

Compare Grape Vine Netting by Type, Size, Mesh and Material

Detailed Reviews: Best Netting for Grape Vines

1. Bluefire Direct Commercial Grade Anti Bird Netting 20 x 33 ft (Best Overall for Grape Rows)

• 20 x 33 ftSize
• 3/4 inMesh
• HDPEMaterial
• UV treatedFinish

Best for: Home growers netting a full row or arbor of grapes in one piece

Why it ranks #1: It beats the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net on width, so one sheet can drape over both sides of a trellis, though the Tilvex runs longer.

The Bluefire net is the only roll here that names grapes and vineyards in its listing. Bluefire says it is 100% high density polyethylene with a 3/4 inch mesh, and the brand claims PE lasts longer than polypropylene or nylon nets. The 20 ft width is the big advantage for vines.

A 20 ft width lets you throw one piece over a 6 ft trellis and still reach the ground on both sides, which closes the gaps birds use. The listing says the net does not snag or tangle and is UV treated. It comes as a single sheet with no clips or ties, so plan to buy those.

Skip it if you need a long, narrow strip for a 50 ft row; the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net gives you 100 ft.

2. Tilvex Bird Netting 7.5 x 100 ft, 1/2 inch Mesh (Best Fine Mesh for Long Rows)

• 7.5 x 100 ftSize
• 1/2 inMesh
• HDPEMaterial
• 50 zip tiesIncluded

Best for: Growers with a long single row who also deal with small birds

Why it ranks #2: It has the smallest mesh among the roll nets, which puts it ahead of the RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net for small birds, but its 7.5 ft width is narrower than the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net.

Tilvex lists a 1/2 inch mesh, the tightest of the six roll nets in this guide. Smaller holes matter when finches and other small birds slip through wider netting. The brand says it is made from high density polyethylene that resists rot, and the black color blends into the garden.

At 7.5 x 100 ft, it suits a long row better than a tall arbor. You can run it along one side and over the top, or cut it into panels and join them with the 50 included zip ties. The listing also says it unfolds with no knots or tangles.

Skip it if your vines climb a wide arbor or pergola; the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net covers more area in one sheet.

3. RIFNY Bird Netting for Garden Protection 13 x 40 ft (Best Kit with Ground Staples)

• 13 x 40 ftSize
• 5/8 inMesh
• 0.65 oz/yd²Weight
• -58 to 212°FTemperature range

Best for: Gardeners who want to pin the net edges to the ground right away

Why it ranks #3: Its 5/8 inch mesh sits between the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net and Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net, and it is the only roll with ground staples in the box.

RIFNY lists a 13 x 40 ft sheet with 5/8 inch mesh at 0.65 oz per square yard. That light weight helps when you drape netting over leafy vines, since it puts less load on young canes. The brand rates it for use from -58°F to 212°F and calls it UV and rot resistant.

The kit includes six 7 inch landscape staples and a pack of twist ties, so you can pin the bottom edge to the soil on day one. That matters with grapes, because birds often walk in under loose hems. Six staples will not cover 40 ft of edge, so plan for extra.

Skip it if birds smaller than sparrows are your main problem; the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net has a tighter 1/2 inch mesh.

4. POYEE Bird Netting 7.5 x 100 ft Heavy Duty Garden Netting (Best Square Mesh for Easy Handling)

• 7.5 x 100 ftSize
• 3/4 in squareMesh
• PlasticMaterial
• BlackColor

Best for: First time netters who want a roll that unrolls flat and cuts cleanly

Why it ranks #4: It matches the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net in size, but its 3/4 inch mesh is wider, so it ranks below it for small birds.

POYEE uses a square 3/4 inch mesh and says it is easier to handle than diamond shaped nets. Square mesh holds its shape when you cut it, which helps when you trim panels to fit between trellis posts. The brand says the plastic net resists UV and rot.

The 7.5 x 100 ft size works well for a long row. The listing also says the mesh is designed so wild birds do not get tangled, which is a real worry with grape netting. No ties or clips come in the box, so buy those separately.

Skip it if you want ties in the box; the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net is the same size with 50 zip ties.

5. Coolrunner Anti-Bird Netting 33 x 16.4 ft Nylon (Best Nylon Net with Cable Ties)

• 33 x 16.4 ftSize
• 1 in squareMesh
• NylonMaterial
• 100 cable tiesIncluded

Best for: Gardeners netting an arbor who want plenty of ties to close seams

Why it ranks #5: It includes the most fasteners of any roll here, but its 1 inch mesh is the widest, so it falls behind the POYEE 7.5 x 100 ft Net.

Coolrunner makes this net from nylon with a 1 inch square mesh and calls it UV resistant with rip stop strength. Nylon is a softer fiber than polyethylene, so it drapes well over arbors. The clear color makes it hard to see from a distance.

The 100 nylon cable ties are the best part of the kit for grapes. You can tie the net to trellis wires and close every seam where two pieces meet. The 1 inch mesh may let small birds through, so it fits gardens where robins and starlings are the main pests.

Skip it if small birds are the issue; the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net or RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net has a finer mesh.

6. Sukh Bird Netting for Garden 13 x 33 ft (Best Midsize Sheet for a Single Vine)

• 13 x 33 ftSize
• 0.8 inMesh
• PolyethyleneMaterial

Best for: Growers with one or two vines on a fence or short trellis

Why it ranks #6: It is smaller than the RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net with a wider mesh, so it ranks below it, but it is a tidy fit for one vine.

Sukh lists a 13 x 33 ft polyethylene net with a 0.8 inch mesh. The listing names grapes among the fruits it protects and says the net is light but strong and not easy to knot or tear. It can hang as one piece along a fence or be cut into smaller covers.

A 13 ft width covers a single vine on a 5 ft fence with room to tuck in the bottom. Nothing comes in the box to fasten it, so add clothespins, clips or zip ties. The brand field on the listing shows a different name from the title, which is worth knowing when you search.

Skip it if you need to cover a full row; the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net or Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net has more coverage.

7. Jollidecor 120 PCS Fruit Protection Bags 8 x 12 inch (Best Cluster Bags for Wasps and Bugs)

• 120Bags
• 8 x 12 inBag size
• PolyesterMaterial
• DrawstringClosure

Best for: Growers whose grapes get hit by wasps and fruit flies, not just birds

Why it ranks #7: It is the only pick that blocks insects, which roll nets cannot do, so it ranks above the other bags.

Roll netting stops birds, but wasps and fruit flies pass right through it. Jollidecor bags use a fine polyester mesh that the brand says stops stinging insects. Each bag is 8 x 12 inches with a drawstring, a size that holds most single grape clusters.

With 120 bags in the pack, you can cover every cluster on several vines. The green color blends into the leaves. Bagging takes longer than draping a net, so this works best on a small number of vines or prized table grapes.

Skip it if squirrels chew into your fruit; the DECYOOL Steel Mesh Bags uses stainless steel.

8. DECYOOL 30 Pack Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Fruit Protection Bags 8 x 12 inch (Best Bags Against Squirrels)

• 30Bags
• 8 x 12 inBag size
• Stainless steelMaterial
• 35 tiesIncluded

Best for: Gardens where squirrels chew through soft nets to reach grapes

Why it ranks #8: It is tougher than the Jollidecor 120 Mesh Bags but you get 30 bags instead of 120, so it ranks below.

DECYOOL makes these 8 x 12 inch bags from stainless steel wire mesh. The brand says they are rustproof, corrosion proof and tear proof, and that they block squirrels, birds and gophers. Grapes are named in the listing as a target fruit.

The pack has 30 bags and 35 ties, so it suits a handful of prized clusters rather than a whole vine. Wire mesh holds its shape, which keeps the bag off the fruit. The listing does not give the mesh opening size, so it may not stop small insects.

Skip it if you need to bag dozens of clusters; the Jollidecor 120 Mesh Bags gives you 120.

9. abyyloe 13 x 13 ft Fruit Tree Netting with Double Zipper and Drawstring (Best Zip Cover for a Post Grown Vine)

• 13 x 13 ftSize
• 2 zippersAccess
• Double drawstringClosure
• PolyethyleneMaterial

Best for: A single grape vine grown on a post or small arbor

Why it ranks #9: The zippers make picking easier than any roll net, but it fits one plant only, so it ranks below the cluster bags.

This cover works like a giant bag. It measures 13 x 13 ft with two zippers and two drawstrings, so you can open a side to check fruit or pick without pulling the whole net off. The brand says the polyethylene mesh is UV stabilized and soft enough not to scratch fruit.

It is sold for fruit trees, but the bag shape also fits a grape vine trained on a single post or small arbor. The title says 2 pack while one feature line says one bag is included, so check the count on the page before you order.

Skip it if your vines grow along a fence or wire row; the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net drapes better over long trellises.

10. Houseables Hortonova Nylon Trellis Netting 5 x 350 ft (Best for Training Young Vines)

• 5 x 350 ftSize
• 6×6 squareMesh
• NylonMaterial
• 3.72 lbsRoll weight

Best for: New grape plantings that need a climbing support in the first years

Why it ranks #10: It is a support net, not a bird barrier, so it ranks last for fruit protection while filling a different job.

This is a different kind of netting for grape vines. The Houseables roll is woven nylon with a 6×6 square mesh that gives young canes something to climb. The listing names grape vines among the plants it supports and says it can run vertically or horizontally.

One roll is 5 ft wide and 350 ft long and weighs 3.72 lbs, so it covers several rows. The openings are far too big to stop birds, so pair it with a bird net like the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net once fruit sets. Mature vines with heavy wood still need wires or a sturdy trellis.

Skip it if you only need bird protection; get the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net or Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net instead.

Match the Mesh Size to the Birds and Bugs on Your Grapes

Mesh size decides what gets through. In this list, roll nets range from 1/2 inch on the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net to 1 inch on the Coolrunner 33 x 16.4 ft Net. A good rule of thumb: use 3/4 inch or smaller if sparrows and finches visit your garden, and save 1 inch mesh for gardens where robins and starlings are the main pests.

No roll net here stops wasps, yellowjackets or fruit flies. They feed on split grapes late in the season and pass through any bird mesh. If you see insects on the clusters, bag them with the Jollidecor 120 Mesh Bags, whose fine polyester mesh the brand says stops stinging insects.

Squirrels add another problem, since they can chew soft mesh. The DECYOOL Steel Mesh Bags uses stainless steel for clusters they keep reaching. Start with one roll net for the whole vine, then add bags only where you see damage.

Cover the Whole Vine and Seal the Bottom Edge

Birds rarely tear through netting. They walk in under a loose hem or slip through a gap between two pieces. Size your net so it drapes over the top and reaches the ground on both sides of the trellis.

Here is the math: for a 6 ft trellis that is 2 ft deep, you need about 14 ft of width (6 + 2 + 6). That rules out the 7.5 ft rolls in one piece, while the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net at 20 ft has room to spare. For a long row, add 2 ft to each end.

Pin the bottom with staples like those in the RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net kit, or gather it with clothespins. Join seams with cable ties like the ones packed with the Coolrunner 33 x 16.4 ft Net. Check the net every day or two, because birds and snakes can get caught in loose netting. Pull it taut and free anything trapped.

If deer browse your vines too, light netting alone may not hold them. Our guide to high fences for deer compares taller wire and netting barriers.

How to Choose Netting for Grape Vines

Style: Roll Net, Bag or Support Net

Roll nets like the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net cover whole rows fast. Cluster bags such as the Jollidecor 120 Mesh Bags protect single bunches and also stop insects. Trellis netting like the Houseables Trellis Net supports growth and does not block birds. Most home growers need a roll net first.

Mesh Opening

The roll nets here run from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Choose 1/2 to 5/8 inch for small birds, as on the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net and RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net. A 3/4 inch mesh, as on the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net and POYEE 7.5 x 100 ft Net, suits most fruit birds.

Width and Length

Widths range from 7.5 ft to 20 ft. Add your trellis height twice plus its depth to get the width you need. Long rows suit the 100 ft rolls, while arbors suit wide sheets like the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net or Coolrunner 33 x 16.4 ft Net.

Material

Most nets here are polyethylene, which the brands list as UV and rot resistant. The Coolrunner 33 x 16.4 ft Net is nylon, a softer fiber that drapes well. The DECYOOL Steel Mesh Bags is stainless steel for chewing pests.

Fasteners in the Box

The Coolrunner 33 x 16.4 ft Net has 100 cable ties, the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net has 50 zip ties and the RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net has 6 staples plus twist ties. The others include none, so plan to buy clips or ties.

Which Netting for Grape Vines Should You Choose?

• If you net a full row or arbor in one piece, choose the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net, because it is 20 ft wide.
• If small birds get through your current net, choose the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net, because it has 1/2 inch mesh.
• If you want ground staples in the kit, choose the RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net, because it includes six 7 inch staples.
• If you are new to netting and want easy cutting, choose the POYEE 7.5 x 100 ft Net, because of its square 3/4 inch mesh.
• If you need many ties to close seams, choose the Coolrunner 33 x 16.4 ft Net, because it comes with 100 cable ties.
• If you grow one or two vines on a fence, choose the Sukh 13 x 33 ft Net, because its 13 x 33 ft size fits a single vine.
• If wasps and flies attack your clusters, choose the Jollidecor 120 Mesh Bags, because its fine mesh blocks insects.
• If squirrels chew through soft nets, choose the DECYOOL Steel Mesh Bags, because the bags are stainless steel.
• If your vine grows on a single post, choose the abyyloe 13 x 13 ft Zip Net, because its zippers let you pick without removing it.
• If you are training young vines, choose the Houseables Trellis Net, because it gives canes 350 ft of climbing mesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I put netting on grape vines?

Put netting on when the grapes start to change color, a stage called veraison. Birds start feeding as sugar rises, so netting a week or two before full color is safer. Covering earlier works too, but it makes pruning and summer care harder.

What size mesh keeps birds off grapes?

A mesh of 3/4 inch or smaller keeps most fruit birds off grapes. For finches and sparrows, go down to 1/2 or 5/8 inch, as on the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net or RIFNY 13 x 40 ft Net. Wider 1 inch mesh works for larger birds such as robins and starlings.

Bird netting vs grape bags: which is better?

Bird netting is faster for many vines, since one sheet covers a full row. Grape bags take longer to fit but also block wasps and fruit flies, which pass through bird mesh. Many growers net the row and bag only the clusters insects reach.

How to put bird netting on a grape trellis

Drape the net over the top wire so it hangs to the ground on both sides. Join any seams with zip ties, then pin or clip the bottom edge so birds cannot walk under. Leave a few inches between net and fruit so birds cannot peck through.

Is bird netting safe for birds and wildlife?

Netting can trap birds, snakes and small animals if it hangs loose or lies on the ground. Keep it taut, check it every day or two and free anything caught. The POYEE 7.5 x 100 ft Net lists a square mesh designed to cut down tangling. Roll nets up and store them after harvest.

Can I reuse grape netting next year?

Yes, most nets in this guide are listed as reusable. Take the net off after harvest, shake out leaves and let it dry before rolling it up. Store it out of sunlight. UV treated polyethylene nets such as the Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net are made for repeated seasons.

Final Verdict

The Bluefire 20 x 33 ft Net is the best netting for grape vines for most home growers. Its 20 ft width lets one sheet drape over both sides of a standard trellis, and its 3/4 inch polyethylene mesh blocks most fruit birds. If small birds are your problem, the Tilvex 7.5 x 100 ft Net has a tighter 1/2 inch mesh and 100 ft of length. Before you buy, add your trellis height twice plus its depth so the net reaches the ground.

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