Fruit Fly Bags 100 Pack 15cm x 10cm Mesh Fruit Protection Bags

Fruit Fly Bags 100 Pack: Mesh Exclusion Bags to Protect Fruit and Veg from Pests

These fruit fly bags are a simple, spray-free way to protect your fruit and vegetables from fruit fly and other pests as they ripen. Each pack contains 100 fine mesh drawstring bags sized 15cm x 10cm, which you slip over developing fruit and pull closed. The mesh forms a physical barrier that keeps fruit fly, codling moth and similar pests from reaching the fruit to lay their eggs, while still letting air, light and water through so the fruit can keep growing and ripening normally.

Because they work by exclusion rather than chemicals, they're a popular choice for home gardeners, organic growers and anyone wanting to cut back on spraying. They suit a wide range of produce, including apples, peaches, pears, guavas, tomatoes, capsicums and bunches of grapes, and at 15cm x 10cm they're a handy size for individual fruit and smaller clusters.

Getting in early, before pests find the fruit, is the key to good results, and with 100 bags in a pack there are plenty to cover a backyard tree or a productive veggie patch across the season.

Key Features & Benefits

• Pack of 100 mesh fruit protection bags, sized 15cm x 10cm

• Physical barrier against fruit fly, codling moth and other pests

• Spray-free, so ideal for organic and low-chemical gardening

• Breathable mesh lets air, light and water through so fruit ripens normally

• Drawstring top pulls closed and stays put on the branch

• Suit apples, peaches, pears, guavas, tomatoes, capsicums, grapes and more

• Can be reused season to season if looked after

How to Use

• Apply the bags early, while fruit is still small and before pests are active

• Slip a bag over the fruit or small cluster and pull the drawstring closed around the stem or branch

• Leave a little room so the fruit isn't pressed against the mesh as it grows

• Check bagged fruit now and then to make sure the bags are intact and secure

• Remove the bags at harvest, then rinse, dry and store them for reuse

Getting the Best From It

• Timing matters most: bag fruit as soon as it sets, since once pests are inside a bag won't undo the damage

• Choose a bag size that gives the fruit room to swell; these suit single fruit and small bunches rather than very large fruit

• Combine bagging with garden hygiene, like picking up fallen fruit, to keep pest numbers down

• Tie or draw the top firmly so pests can't get in through a gap at the stem

• Store the bags dry between seasons to help them last longer

FAQs

What do fruit fly bags do?
They act as a physical barrier over growing fruit, stopping fruit fly and other pests from reaching it to lay eggs, without needing sprays. The mesh still lets air, light and water through.

What size are the bags and how many do I get?
Each pack has 100 bags, and each bag measures 15cm x 10cm, which suits individual fruit and smaller clusters.

What fruit and vegetables can I use them on?
A wide range, including apples, peaches, pears, guavas, tomatoes, capsicums and grape bunches. For very large fruit you may want a bigger bag.

When should I put them on?
As early as possible, while the fruit is still small and before pests become active. Bagging early is the single biggest factor in getting good protection.

Are they reusable?
Yes, they can generally be reused across seasons. Rinse and dry them after harvest and store them somewhere dry so they last.

Where can I buy fruit fly bags in Australia?
Order online for delivery across Australia, or pick up in-store at Bonnyrigg, NSW.