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RaccoonNet® 4/18/12 Electric Netting

RaccoonNet® 4/18/12 Electric Netting
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How Electric Fence Works

Instructions/Diagrams
This semi-permanent fence (moved seasonally) is best for stopping raccoons and other similar-size pests from getting into sweet corn patches, gardens, corn cribs and wrapped silage.

  • 4 horizontal strands
  • 18" tall installed.
  • Vertical struts every 12 in.
  • Line posts (built-in) every 12.5 ft.
  • Posts: 0.51" dia.

Raccoons are notorious for their addiction to sweet corn in particular (and gardens in general). They can and do destroy months of work in a single night. And they seem to know exactly when the corn is ready for them (about a week before it’s ready for human consumption)!

Sweet corn growers have known for years that the best “raccoon-stopper” is an electric fence.

Common Uses

  • Garden perimeter fence
  • Boundary fence

To Install

The same “unroll and then unfold” process applies to all electrified nets. Minimal strength or skill needed (and no tools). Extra supports such as FiberTuff™ step-in posts are useful at corners, curves and ends. You will need a fence energizer to electrify the net.

Even for new users, it takes less than 10 minutes to go from out-of-the-box netting to installed fence. And it’s durable! Nets last over 10 seasons if used and stored properly. (Its mortal enemy is errant lawn mowers!)

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To purchase RaccoonNet


  1. Measure the fence line.
  2. Choose the length and the amount of netting needed. (Example: A 150 ft fence requires one 100 ft net and one 50 ft net.) Or you may choose to order two 100 ft nets instead.
  3. Choose either:
    • Netting Only—does not include accessories.
    • Net and Energizer Kits.
  4. Choose support posts as needed for ends, curves and corners.

We offer many fences to fit your situation, including different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Questions? Call our fence consultants at 800-282-6631 for expert advice.

Netting
Energizers
Posts
Accessories

Precautions

Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.

Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier’s website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.

Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.

Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.