Wedge Mosquito Nets are generally the smallest and most compact - and hence the lightest and easiest to carry. They are also very easy to put up, and typically they only require one or two support points. They can be a bit warmer than some of the bigger mosquito nets though because of the smaller volume inside.
Best suited for back packing, camping or temporary use in overnight accommodation. |
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Box Canopy Mosquito Nets are the most spacious and comfortable nets - the large internal volume allows greater air circulation, helping to keep it cool. They require multiple support points, but they can often be hung in several different configurations.
Best suited for indoor use in a permanent location, such as long term accommodation, a hotel or hospital. |
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Bell Mosquito Nets are slightly smaller inside than Box Canopy Nets, but they can be much easier to hang as they only need one support. They sometimes use a circular spreader at the top to push the mosquito net out to create more internal space, but this can also make them a bit heavier and bulkier.
Suitable for both permanent and temporary locations (because they are easy to hang), but usually indoors. |
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Pop Up Mosquito Nets and Domes are completely self contained without the need for any additional supports. Consequently, they can be used on beds, on the floor or on the ground outside and the built in frame can provide support in windy conditions.
Suitable for travellers where flexibility and versatility is important - particularly if you plan to sleep outside in an area where mosquitoes and other biting insects are a problem. However, they're not really suitable for lightweight backpacking because of the extra weight and bulk of the pop-up frame - a Wedge Net would probably be better. |
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It's always important to try and protect babies and children from insect bites - and particularly so if there is a risk of disease as well. Treated nets are always recommended in high risk areas, but in low risk areas where insects are more of a nusiance than a real threat untreated nets are often preferred. |
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Midges are quite a bit smaller than mosquitoes so you have to use a net with a finer mesh and smaller holes in it. Typically a mosquito net would have less than 400 holes per square inch whereas a midge proof net would have more than 400 holes per square inch. |
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In high risk areas were insect bourne diseases are a serious problem the World Health Organisation recommends the use of Mosquito Nets treated with insecticide to increase the level of protection provided. Outside these areas where insects are more of a pest than a serious threat to health this is less important and some people may prefer to use untreated nets. |
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Head Nets work very well in combination with insect repellents to double your defences and they can also be used quite effectively on their own in low risk areas, thereby allowing you to use less insect repellent - not always a pleasant thing to be smearing around your face. Available both treated or untreated and with hole sizes ranging from large for mosquito protection in hot and humid climates to small for midge protection in cooler climes. |
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Mosquito netting can be used to make fly screens for windows or doors and for repairing damage to mosquito nets or ventilation panels in tents. It can also be used as a travel sheet to prevent insects biting from below - either directly on the ground or as an undersheet on top of a mattress to keep bed bugs at bay. |
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Generally, Mosquito Nets are available in three different formats - untreated, standard treatment with Permethrin and Long Life Impregnation. Typically, standard treatment will remain effective for about 6 months, but both treated and untreated nets can be made more effective with a Mosquito Net Treatment Kit. |
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