Mosquito Net Selection Guide

Mosquito nets are available in many different shapes and sizes for different applications and the mesh size and insecticide treatment can also vary. The questions below should help to clarify what you want and you can then use the selection table that follows to find what you're looking for on the website.

1) Single or double?

- Single net - smaller, lighter and more compact - good for back packing and travelling light.
- Double net - should fit any size bed - more spacious and airy - cooler in hot and humid climates.

(Generally - unless weight and volume are a problem - you would always be better with a double because they are easier to use correctly - there is less likelihood of a gap appearing around the edge somewhere and letting mosquitoes in.)

2) Compact or slightly bulkier - are you likely to be carrying it far?

- Compact net - smaller and lighter - important if you're back packing or travelling light.
- Bulkier net - more room inside but bigger and heavier to carry.

3) Pop up or suspended - will there be something to hang it from?

- Pop up net - self supporting - can be used anywhere, inside or out, without having to find something to hang it from.
- Suspended net - need to find something to hang it from - lighter and less bulky than a pop up net because it doesn't have a frame.

4) Treatment - standard, long life or no treatment at all?

(Nets are usually treated with a contact insecticide to deal with any insects that find their way inside the net.)

- Standard treatment - can last for 3 to 6 months - but much less if the net is washed.
- Long life treatment - can last for 2 or 3 years and remains effective after 20 or 30 washes.
- No treatment - sometimes used in low risk environments where insects are more of a nuisance than a danger.

5) Mesh size - number of holes per square inch?

- 200 to 400 holes per square inch - relatively large holes - proof against mosquitoes - cooler in hot and humid climates.
- 400 to 600 holes per square inch - relatively small holes - proof against both midges and mosquitoes.

(Click here to find out more about the choices available - or use the table below to select the product that suits you best.)

Single or Double?	Compact or Bulkier?	Pop Up or Suspended?	Treatment?	Mesh Size? holes per sq inch	Product (Click on product name below to find it on the website)	Price	Comments
Single	Compact	Pop Up	Long Life	300 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Pop Up Head Dome	£34.95	Choice of colours and cooler in a hot climate.
		Pop Up	Long Life	900 Midge+Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Pop Up Head Dome	£26.95	Very small hole size - will keep out everything!
		Suspended Wedge Net	Standard	150 Mosquito Proof	Bug Proof Backpacker Wedge Net	£15.95	Cheapest and lightest for backpacking.
			Standard	200 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Compact Wedge Net	£17.95	Choice of colours - green or white.
			Long Life	300 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Premium Wedge Single	£23.95	Quality product for serious conditions.
			Long Life	460 Midge+Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Ultra Midge Net Single	£23.95	Midge proof net with insecticide treatment.
				365 Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Wedge Net Single	£25.95	Quality product available both treated and untreated.
		Suspended Box Net	Standard	150 Mosquito Proof	Bug Proof Combo Box Single	£22.95	Lightweight, versatile net - good for travellers.
			Long Life	300 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Premium Box Single	£27.95	Good product for 'home' use in the tropics.
			Long Life	365 Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Combo Box Single	£27.95	Quality product with long life treatment.
		Suspended Bell Net	Long Life	365 Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Compact Bell Single	£32.95	Can be hung from a single central hook.
	Bulkier	Pop Up	Standard	300 Mosquito Proof	Mosinet - Single	£44.95	Self-supporting but too bulky for backpacking.
	Bulkier	Pop Up	Long Life	365 Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Dome Shield Tent	£55.00	Complete protection from above and below.
Double	Compact	Suspended Wedge Net	Long Life	300 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Premium Wedge Double	£28.95	Quality product for serious conditions.
		Suspended Wedge Net	Long Life	460 Midge+Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Ultra Midge Net Double	£28.95	Midge proof net with insecticide treatment.
		Suspended Box Net	Standard	150 Mosquito Proof	Bug Proof Combo Box Double	£28.95	Compact double - could be used for backpacking.
	Bulkier	Pop Up	Standard	300 Mosquito Proof	Mosinet - Double	£49.95	Self-supporting but too bulky for travelling.
		Suspended Box Net	Long Life	300 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Premium Box Double	£27.95	Good product for 'home' use in the tropics.
			Untreated	300 Mosquito Proof	Traditional Box - Double	£44.95	Traditional net without insecticide treatment.
				365 Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Combo Box King Size Double	£33.95	Quality product available both treated and untreated.
		Suspended Bell Net	Long Life	300 Mosquito Proof	Pyramid Bell - Double	£36.95	Mosquito proof double bell with long life insecticide treatment.
				365 Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Bell - Double	£35.95	Quality product available both treated and untreated.
			Untreated	900 Midge+Mosquito Proof	Care Plus Midge Proof Bell Double	£34.95	Midge proof double bell with no insecticide treatment.

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