Upgrade Ornata Light 2.0, the lightweight and woven insect netting

Protect crops against insect pests with the Ornata Light 2.0 insect netting

The 7 reasons to use insectnetting OAP88102 against the Drosophila suzukii

The 7 reasons to use insectnetting OAP88102 against the Drosophila suzukii

Clear overview insect netting

To provide a clear overview, we have put it in two different tables for you.

Timelapses of the construction of our new companybuilding

In July 2022 Howitec Netting moved from the old building in Bolsward to the new building at Morseweg 9 in Joure. See here the timelapses of the construction of this beautiful building. https://youtu.be/dr9za-h5hGg

Howicover also energy-saving

Howicover also energy-saving

Howicover green - new sizes

‍Howicover green is green in color and because of this the bright sunlight is filtered by about 57% and the cloth prevents the leaves from burning and drying out. In addition, this cloth has the property to protect the crop against wind, hail, larger insects, birds and field animals.

We are moving to Joure

At the end of last year we informed our relations about thestart of the construction of our new building in Joure. Meanwhile, theconstruction is in a final phase and we are preparing for the move. Quite anoperation because the warehouse, our workshop and the office environment willbe moved.

Expansion of our range of fruitcovers, the Botra Xtra

Fruit covers protect the fruit against birds, the Drosophila suzukii and other insects. In addition, the fruit covers offer protection against sun, sunburn and other weather influences. They are also very easy to apply because they have a zipper and drawstring. In short, if the fruit deserves optimal protection, the Botra Xtra is thé product for the hobby gardener

Ornata Light - best tested against the flea beetle

In 2018-2020, Inagro in Belgium carried out field trials with covering bok choy with insect netting as part of the CCBT project "Earth fleas". These tests showed that the lightweight and fine-mesh insect netting Ornata light performed the best.

Ready for the new tennis- and padel season?

it's the right time to have the tennis nettings back in stock. Howitec has a complete range of nets for you, for both tennis and padel sports.

Howitec is present at the DLG Technikertagung on Tuesday and Wednesday 25 and 26 January 2022.

During these days Anton Hulsegge will be present to inform the participants about our very extensive range of wire mesh cages and related items.

Start of new building for Howitec

Complete VineyardNetting Product range 2021

Now that the grapes are growing on the vines, it's time to stock up on the grapevine nettinng. To protect the grapes from birds, wasps and / or insects, we have a full range of grape netting wit

Thermo reflective shade netting

Over the past period, with high temperatures and strong sunlight, we have received a lot of demand for thermo-reflective shade netting. Since this is a relatively new product group, we would like to bring this to your attention again.

New in our assortment VASPA Wasps Netting

Wasps are often attracted to the (almost) ripe grape bunches. The grape sugars in the grapes have a huge attraction for these insects, but also for birds. As a result, both the wasps and the birds eat the fruits and the grapes can no longer be used. To prevent this, we have included the VASPA Wasp netting in our range from today.

Anti-mole netting TALPA also available in 1x100 m

In addition to the new size 1x100 m, the Talpa anti-mole mesh is also available from stock in the dimensions 0.5x300 m, 1 - 2 - 4 x 200 m

Tennis windscreens

Tennis is on the rise; last year the tennis clubs in a lot of countries were able to register many new members. To allow all these players to enjoy their sport to the fullest, a lot of attention is paid to the maintenance of the tennis courts and parks.

Our netting for the toad migration, the Quadra 135 MTE

To prevent many of these amphibians from being killed when crossing busy traffic roads, toad nets are placed along busy roads.

Select your climate netting, this is our advice

We often get the question: Which climate cover can I best use or recommend? We have put it in a handy overview for you.

Select your insect netting by insect

Select your insect netting by insect, this is our advice. To make the right choice, please find our overview of our insect netting. Due to our knowledge and experience for more than 25 many years, we give you the best advice.

CAVEA KIT now available from stock

A few months ago we informed you that we have added the Cavea Kit to our range. The reactions and requests were so positive that we deliver the Cavea Kit from stock as from today.

Proud of Howicover

We have been carrying this Howicover in our range since 2002. What started as a strong replacement for the fleece fabric has grown into a multifunctional climate netting that is used for many different applications.

Winter covers with a cheerful design

Most gardens are drab and gray in the autumn and winter period. Few flowering plants, bare branches and often gray and wet weather conditions. What could be more fun to protect the non-hardy plants with a cheerful winter cover against the winter weather?

Netting for the true toad migration

In the fall, toads and other amphibians migrate to their wooded wintering area and then disappear for several months under tree stumps, wood piles or in holes in the ground. This autumn migration is less massive than the spring migration, but here too many of these amphibians are killed when crossing busy roads.To prevent this, toad nets are placed along busy crossings.

Winterizing the garden

In October, most people start to winterize their garden. Besides others, trees and hedges need to be pruned and container plants must be protected from the cold. In short, there is plenty to do.

Wide range of netting for seed collecting

At this time, the first chestnuts, beech nuts, acorns, nuts and other tree seeds are falling from the trees. It is time to put the seed collection nets under the trees again. Seed collecting nets are the ideal tool for harvesting these tree fruits.

No breaking strawberry stalks

For many strawberry growers it's time for crop rotation. Everything has to be prepared for the new growing season. For the strawberry growers (substrate cultivation) we have the support net Fraga 53T in our range.

Howitec nets for viticulture

We have a wide range of nets and meshes for viticulture

Select your shade net, our advice

We often get the question: "Which shade mesh is best to advise or use now?" We have put it in a handy overview for you:

'Swede midge tackled by its feelers'

'Swede midge tackled by its feelers' is the working title of the research currently being carried out in Belgium. The lightweight, finemesh insect netting from Howitec Netting plays an important role in this.

Prevent sunburn on soft fruit

‍The VINEA Sunshade net has been developed to prevent the heat stress and sunburn on soft fruit

New! Thermo-reflective shade nets

We have expanded our range with two different types of thermo-reflective shade nets, the Avoida LD and the Hiemalia LD.

New! The Cavea Kit, complete mesh-cage

We have expanded our netcages range with the Cavea Kit, a complete mesh cage, so including mesh and construction, which is used for many purposes. The kit is very easy to assemble

Prevent the young lettuce plants

Young lettuce plants are a real delicacy for birds and especially pigeons. To prevent this, we have developed the pigeon net Columba Light especially for lettuce cultivation

Knowing and recognising thrips in your crops

We found a nice overview of the most common thrips and their specifications

How to treat the nets and covers

We are regularly asked how best to treat the covering materials / nets so that they can last as long as possible. For this we have the following tips, in particular for the climate covers, pigeon nets and insect nets that lie over the crop.

New in our assortment, the BOTRA Seedbag

As from today we have the BOTRA Seedbag in our assortment for you. This seedbag is, as the name suggests, ideal for collecting the seed from the crop.

Start tennisseason 2020

A few more weeks and then the new tennis- and padel season will start. The games, sets and matches will be playing on the courts. Therfore it is the right time to have the tennis nets in stock again. Howitec has a complete range of nets for you, both for tennis and padel sport.

Vi-Tec Winegrowing fair in Waregem, BE

Viticulture is currently hot. Hence the association' WOW-Winegrowers East-West in Belgium' organizes the first ever Benelux winegrowing fair, Vi-Tec! Vi-Tec takes place in Waregem expo on 18 and 19 December 2021.

Howitec introduces new 90 mesh netting

At the IPM, which will be held from 27-31 January in Essen, Germany, Howitec Netting will be introducing Ornata Air Plus 1517, a 90 mesh anti-thrips netting. This insectnet is a sustainable product with a high UV-stability (kLy600) and is produced in Europe.

Jute? Yes of course

Jute (or burlap) is an agricultural eco-friendly and sustainable asset. Jute is biodegradable and 100% compostable, so an eco-friendly material. Now in stock!

Change of directors at Howitec

After 27 years, Joop Witteveen will hand over his position to Marco Anneveldt. Marco has broad commercial experience and has also occupied many management roles, including with technical wholesalers.

New! Ligtweight-finemesh insect nets

New! Ligtweight and finemesh insect netting.