The Hidden Danger: How Loose Bird Netting Traps Cats, Birds, and Hedgehogs in Your Garden
A June habit of throwing bird netting over strawberry plants seems harmless until a cat starts choking on trapped mesh. Loose netting doesn’t just endanger wild birds and hedgehogs—it creates a lethal snare that can strangle or starve wildlife, and plastic fragments pose serious risks to pets. Here’s how to protect your fruit safely.