Insect-proof nets can influence the microclimate of an orchard plot. The Ceris'innov project examines various climatic indicators to better understand how to combine pest protection with resilience to climate change.
The Ceris'innov project studies the technical and economic feasibility of growing cherry trees in single-plot systems under insect-proof nets, combined with limited use of pesticides, including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. The single-plot net protects the orchard throughout the year.
Its structure facilitates maintenance and harvesting operations, which are sometimes difficult to perform with row-based net systems. The net protects the trees regardless of their shape. The main objective is to control Drosophila suzukii. A protective cover is deployed before flowering and folded back after harvest.
The presence of the net modifies the microclimate of the plot, which is the focus of this article. The impact of the structure on production will be addressed in a subsequent article.
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