Black Insect Mesh Screening, 2mm Hole, 1.2m Wide, 10m or 50m Rolls

Insect mesh lets air and light into a building or greenhouse while keeping flies, wasps, bees, mosquitoes and other small insects out. This black plastic insect mesh is made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene) with a fine 2mm x 2mm hole, supplied on 1.2m wide rolls in 10m and 50m lengths. It is semi-rigid, so it is deliberately stiffer than soft netting and holds flat across a frame. It is UV stabilised and rot-resistant, and gives good light transmission and airflow. Homeowners, farmers, builders, glazing installers and greenhouse growers use it on doors, windows, vents, soffits, eaves and behind cladding.

Why it works

Fine 2mm hole

The 2mm x 2mm mesh is small enough to stop flies, wasps, bees and mosquitoes, while still letting air move freely. Rooms, farm buildings and greenhouses stay ventilated without the insects.

Semi-rigid, holds its shape

Because the mesh is semi-rigid rather than floppy, it sits flat and taut over a frame and is easier to cut and fit neatly than soft netting. It is less likely to sag or flap in the wind.

UV stabilised and rot-resistant

HDPE does not rot and the mesh is UV stabilised, so it can be left in place outdoors on vents, greenhouses and buildings season after season.

Light and airflow

The open structure gives excellent light transmission and good airflow, which matters in greenhouses where plants need both.

Where it's used

• Door and window frames on houses and buildings
• Farm and livestock buildings
• Greenhouse doors and vents
• Soffits, eaves and conservatories
• Behind cladding to stop insects nesting
• Garden screening, and water and air filter uses

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Both rolls are 1.2m wide and black. Choose the length by how many openings you need to cover.

1.2m x 10m covers 12 square metres, enough for several windows, a greenhouse door and vents, or a run of soffit. It suits most household jobs.

1.2m x 50m covers 60 square metres for farm buildings, larger greenhouses, cladding projects and contractors fitting many openings. It works out cheaper per metre.

Measure each opening and add a margin of a few centimetres all round for fixing.

Installation, use & care

A quick method is self-adhesive hook and loop tape, which works on wood, aluminium and painted surfaces. Cut the tape into strips for each side of the frame and separate the hook and loop halves. Stick the hook strips to the frame and the loop strips to the edges of the mesh, then press the mesh onto the frame. Alternatively, staple or batten it to timber frames. Brush off dust and debris occasionally to keep airflow good.

FAQ

Will it stop mosquitoes?

Yes. The supplier lists mosquitoes, flies, wasps and bees among the insects it protects against.

Is it flexible like netting?

No. It is semi-rigid on purpose, so it holds flat across a frame.

Can it be used outdoors long term?

Yes. It is UV stabilised and rot-resistant.

Is it available in white?

This listing is black only. Black mesh is generally less noticeable from inside, because it lets you look through the screen with less glare than a lighter colour.

Can I use it behind cladding?

Yes. The supplier lists use behind cladding to stop insects getting in, as well as on soffits, eaves, double glazed windows and conservatory construction, where it blocks insects while keeping ventilation gaps open.

Ordering & delivery

Each variant is one roll, priced per roll. A minimum order of 2 rolls applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.