Is the mesh small / tight enough to keep white cabbage moths out of my plants??? Would it still let enough sunlight through?
1553344
Moths I would doubt-----birds,etc. yes. The netting has 1" "holes", more or less. Pretty good "stuff".
1553345
The mesh is made of one-inch squares, so no, it won't keep insects out. It doesn't block any sunlight, though.
1073148
No! There is no openings for insect to get though. Only light can get through.
152247
Yes the mesh is small enough to keep birds out. We've had this in our back yard for over a year and never had any issues.
226630
Yes, definitely. Not even a mosquito or ant can fit through the mesh holes...they are truly minute. The only entry point is the zippered entrance OR if there is a tear somewhere. The mesh is pretty tight.
1295306
The mesh on the fly screen is VERY small. I don't know that we have used this tent where there are no-seeums, but I have been around them and I don't believe they could get through this tent's mesh.
519013
Yes, I only used it for potted plants and it did a great job protecting them. If it is windy outside, you do need to make sure you secure it properly.
1356386
I didn't get any whitefly on my plants where I used this cloth. It's sort of filamentous...I don't think whitefly can get through it. I did not even have mine all the way to the ground...so if this comment helps, I think you might be successful in keeping whitefly out. You can also use Safer insecticidal, which I use during the winter months on plants I bring indoors.
1301958
Light does escape through, in very minor ways. I use it to grow and to dry, both of which require periods of darkness. I am not a skilled photographer so if tiny bits of light isn't ok, I'd pass this tent up.
2237343
The openings are fairly small(4 inches square) but you would still need a leafy plant to get privacy
1789008
I don't know for a fact, but it keeps our dog food fresh. That means it is air-tight. If air cannot get in, I cannot imagine moths can get in.
1660181
that's about the size they are but in a small space this tube really puts out the light, and the tube really keeps the heat pulled out so the light can be right on the plant and it still wont burn the leafs, the reflectors could be a little larger but I have no complaints for my set up.
665901
We find it doesn't let the sun light in as much as our old charcoal metal screen. But it does let in enough for our needs, we even had to put up a large trellis with perennial vines on the west side of our porch because it was too sunny. We were interested in a strong screen for the pets and wanted a cool breeze to come through and it did that for us.
1990937
Preferably live bugs. Most of the time they catch enough on their own. I have a baggie over one of my plants to provide greenhouse humidity, and it still seems to catch tiny moths and gnats. Always use only distilled or R/O water and the flytrap growing media. Every time I have tried to vary from this, I have started the slow demise of my plant.
2174021
Yes, absolutely. This is ideal for that purpose. We used it on two of our vegetable gardens in NC weather and had a lot of success.
539697
Sure. But it does not have a bottom or secure enclosure, so if you have moth problems, think about another option.
883146
The screens are translucent -- so if you have bright light, it will diffuse the light but not completely block the sunlight. I think it should work as a good block to keep the strong sunlight from "sunbleaching" fabric etc.
1237977
It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you don't use regularly. It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you... » Read More It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you don't use regularly. « Show Less