Polytunnel Security: Is It Such a Big Deal?

Are you thinking about switching from being a private grower for fun, to a commercial grower? As all commercial growers know, protecting your crops from unwanted intruders is very important. It is not always possible, but there are ways in which your polytunnel security can be enhanced.

 

When you are next having some polytunnel repairs carried out, you should speak to your polytunnel refurbishment service about how you can improve the security in your polytunnel.

 

The first thing you want to protect your commercial polytunnel from is the elements. Making sure that your tunnel does not blow away in autumn and winter storms is very important, but you also want to prevent breaks-ins as best as you can.

 

Installing a Polytunnel on an Allotment: Is This a Good Idea?

 

When you want to grow crops commercially, setting up a polytunnel on an allotment is perhaps not such a good idea. Allotments are sometimes secured less, than say private gardens and commercial spaces.

 

Finding the safest place for your polytunnel is one of the most important things to remember when you want to start growing crops and plants commercially. Before you even consider how you can keep unwanted visitors out of your tunnel, find the best place to erect it in the first place.

 

Preventing Polytunnel Break-Ins

Yes, intruders can get away with your crop and plants, and they can also cause a lot of damage resulting in expensive polytunnel repairs.

 

Preventing polytunnel break-ins is the smart thing to do. Even if you don't have any power access in your polytunnel, you can still install security measures thanks to emerging technology.

 

Your polytunnel refurbishment service can advise on the best measures. However, if you check out the Internet, you will find it packed with handy solar-powered security gadgets that you may be able to link to your phone.

 

You can buy movement detectors and cameras that are easy to install and don't cost a small fortune either. Another alternative is to buy a polytunnel canopy. It may not make it impossible for intruders but it will certainly make it more awkward. Getting through a canopy may take time and if the plastic is thick enough, you will need to have a very sharp knife.

 

Easy Security Tips

 

While you may not want to put your dog in your polytunnel overnight, you can always install a barking dog alarm motion detector. No intruder in his right mind wants to be attacked by a barking dog!

 

If you really want to make sure that you don't end up with any unwanted visitors, it is a good idea to invest in some geese. They are surprisingly ferocious and just like the dog sensor, make a lot of noise. On top of that, they can deliver a nasty nip and are not likely to let the intruder get away unscathed.

 

So, before you start any polytunnel refurbishment project or carry out polytunnel repairs, get in touch with your local polytunnel construction company, ask their opinion on what security gadgets are best for your polytunnels needs.