citrus netting by Richardphotos
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Description
Cross pollination by bees in citrus crops causes seeds in easy peel oranges. California has been netting oranges to protect against cross pollination by bees for 6 years, since 2008.
Seedless oranges are achieved by using a fine mesh polyethylene net to entirely cover rows of oranges. Smart Net Systems has been involved in providing citrus netting since 2008. Smart Net Systems developed and built a machine to install and remove the nets. The machine not only installs and removes nets but provides a means of storage for the nets. http://www.smart-net-systems.com/agricultural-nets/citrus-netting
hey, I had no idea as to the purpose until now
Comments (13)
Freethinker56
Very cool info Richard. Nice capture.
Faemike55
so what your'e saying is that there is a net profit to be made
jocko500
cool
mtdana
New one for me too!
starship64
So that's what the nets are for. I had no idea.
DukeNukem2005
Very good!
ontar1
That is interesting, great capture!
QuietRiot
Wow, can you imagine the expense? Most people have no clue what it takes to grow our food.
sossy
interesting find and information ☺
iborg64
Interesting shot I didn't know that before
netot
Californian 1, bees 0 !
RodS
Well, I learned something new today - so the day hasn't been a total loss.. LOL
Very cool photo, Richard!
claude19
This is the first time I learn that nets are used to prevent oranges from being pollen by bees! A certain conception of agriculture and a parasite ignored by the bees !!! It's always healthier than insecticides !!!