Grey-headed Flying Foxes are being found wrapped up in bird netting on fruit trees causing serious and, in some cases, fatal, injuries. The Australian Wildlife Health Centre has seen 17 cases in the past month. Grey-headed Flying Foxes are listed as a vulnerable species and their delicate bones are easily damaged by the thin fibres of some anti-bird nets.  The net cuts into entangled animals causing serious and often fatal injuries.

Thirty per cent blockout shadecloth can be thrown over the tree while it is fruiting. The shadecloth will not stop the fruit from ripening, minimises the risk of wildlife becoming entangled and can be stored away when the fruit is finished.