Which insects does Veggiemesh insect netting keep out? Veggiemesh will keep out a wide range of garden pests including cabbage root fly, carrot fly, cabbage white butterfly, pea moth, leek moth, cutworm, onion fly, leaf miners and many species of aphids. Where can I use Veggiemesh Insect Mesh? Veggiemesh is light enough so it can be laid directly over your crops but also works perfectly over any garden hoops, beds. Mesh size:1.35mm. Light passage = 90% and air passage = 95% The weight is approx. 55gms/sq.m. What to cover cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, turnips, swedes, radish, carrot, parsnip, celery, spinach, parsley, onions, leeks, peas, lettuce and all types of oriental vegetables. Strawberries, raspberries and currants. Will Veggiemesh insect mesh netting allow bees to pollinate? Vegetables may be covered all the year round, from planting right up until harvest. If you are growing fruit, just lift the netting during flowering if the crop depends on pollination by bees.