Do I really need a monkey net?
Look at what’s being damaged. Droppings, feathers and twigs mean pigeons, and a pigeon net will do. Torn plants, missing fruit, opened kitchen windows, lifted tank lids and clothes pulled off the line mean monkeys, which need the heavier net.
A single visit may need nothing more than keeping food out of view. If they come back, it’s time for a net.
What does a monkey net cover?
- Kitchen windows and utility areas
- The part of the roof monkeys target, around the tank and clothes line
- Open staircases to the roof
- A lockable door where you need access
The net has to close the space completely, including the top. Any gap and monkeys simply climb round.
What’s it made of?
| Part | What goes in |
|---|---|
| Net | Heavy-duty UV-stabilised HDPE or nylon |
| Border | Stainless-steel wire rope |
| Anchors | Stainless-steel eye bolts at close spacing |
| Edges | Fully closed to slab and walls |
In Nellore’s humid air, stainless anchors matter: a rusted anchor is the first thing a monkey pulls loose.
What happens on the day?
Our first job is finding the way in. With that known, we draw up an enclosure that seals it, set heavy anchors, pull a wire border tight and lace on the net, tied closely along the top and into the corners. A door follows if you need one, and we finish by hauling on the net in several places.
How do I reduce visits?
Keep fruit, food and offerings indoors, close windows when you go out, keep bins covered and never feed monkeys.
After the monsoon
Check the net for stretched sections and loose ties after the October–December storms.
There’s more on our monkey safety nets page, plus a guide on how to stop monkeys entering your home.
Can I net only part of the roof?
Yes. Netting a whole flat roof can be costly. Often it’s enough to enclose the area monkeys target, around the water tank and clothes line, with a lockable door, and to net the kitchen window separately.
What if pigeons are the bigger problem?
Then a standard pigeon net is enough and costs less. A heavy monkey net with a small mesh only makes sense if monkeys are actually visiting.
How soon will monkeys give up?
Once they find the net closed and no food in sight, most troops stop testing it within a few weeks. Keeping offerings, fruit and pet food indoors speeds that up.
