Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind which pests are damaging your plants.

Insect pests in your garden can be a challenge, especially if you're trying not to use pesticides. Installing insect netting at the right time can help.

Although red netting generally isn't used, a 2015 study showed that when crops were irradiated with red light, pest insects known as onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) tended to stay away from the plants.

By Milliam MurigiBy Milliam MurigiAcross Africa, new-generation bed nets are being rolled out to fight malaria and tackle growing insecticide resistance.Unlike the standard insecticide- treated nets ...