FAQ

 Product basics

What is electric netting?

Vetra Pulse electric netting is a prefabricated electric fence system designed to help contain pets and livestock and to help protect areas from invasive or nuisance wildlife. When an animal contacts the energized conductors, it receives a short, high-voltage pulse that discourages repeat contact. Over time, animals learn to avoid the fence, so it works as both a psychological barrier and a physical barrier. Typical uses include containing poultry, sheep, goats, horses, household pets, and other livestock, as well as creating exclusion zones for crops, gardens, beehives, and similar spaces.

Vetra Pulse netting is designed around real field use: net height, conductor count, and strand spacing are chosen to match different species and scenarios. For example, poultry setups often benefit from a taller profile with tighter spacing near the base to reduce escape and predation risk, while larger animals may use layouts with different spacing so the system can remain effective with an appropriately matched energizer. Always select the netting model that matches your animals and your site conditions, using the specifications on the product page and the guidance in your manual.

Safety & choosing the right setup

Can I connect multiple nets?

Yes. Use the metal end hardware supplied with your netting to join separate rolls and extend your fence line. Follow the connection steps in your manual to avoid poor contact or accidental shorts.

Is electric netting safe for animals and humans?Electric netting must be installed and used responsibly. The pulse is intended to startle and deter, not to cause lasting harm when the system is used as directed. Young children should never be left unattended around electrified netting. They may touch the fence repeatedly or become entangled. Post clear warnings where required, supervise access, and follow all safety guidance in your energizer manual.

Forming a closed loop is recommended when it fits your layout, but it is not always required for the system to operate. Follow the installation guidance included with your Vetra Pulse kit and your energizer manual.

Installation, adjustments & care

Does the bottom black strand need to be off the ground?

The bottom black strand is non-conductive and is intended to rest on the ground. The energized strands above it should be kept off the soil, and contact with heavy vegetation should be minimized to reduce voltage loss.

Cutting is not recommended. Cutting can damage conductors and reduce performance or create unsafe hot spots. To manage excess length, fold the mesh back on itself, or bundle and secure unused mesh and posts so the electrified strands stay off the ground and do not overlap in ways that cause arcing or leakage

Install with consistent lateral tension on each post before stepping it in. If your kit includes guy rope and stakes, use them at key points such as corners: anchor away from the post at a stable angle, tension the rope, and set the stake firmly so the mesh stays elevated and stable.