Screens and mosquito nets are effective ways to keep mosquitoes away and prevent diseases. They come in various designs, treated or untreated, for indoor and outdoor use, including freestanding and pop-up options. Treated bed nets are safe and effective but may need periodic re-treatment.
Many people are concerned and aware of the problems that mosquitoes can present. From diseases that can lead to the slightest irritation from their bite and possible infection from the bite reaction, people wish to keep these pesky insects away. Screens are one of the ways to keep mosquitoes out of any area where their presence is a problem.
Insect screens come in a variety of designs for versatile uses. Some screens are pre-treated with a pesticide for added protection, while others are available untreated. The main purpose of mosquito nets is to create an impenetrable barrier between humans and mosquitoes.
Many screens are developed with the outdoors in mind, where mosquitoes are the biggest problem. However, in many parts of the world, mosquitoes can be a problem inside and out. Either way, there are screens designed to help with control in most situations.
For al fresco dining or just relaxing, screens are available to enclose gazebos, dining tents and even patio tables with umbrellas. The same protection is available from mosquito nets designed to cover beds, cots and sleeping bags. Similarly, mosquito nets are also available for use on the go. Hats with built-in netting are readily available for hiking, fishing, or hunting, or you can design your own netting for other uses, such as covering a stroller, by buying a lot or bolting on some netting and cutting and gluing it to fit.
Most screens are designed to be hung from a central point such as the top of a tent, umbrella, ceiling, or wherever applicable, and then draped over the ground. However, when hanging isn’t possible or affordable, free-standing or free-standing screens can be purchased. Some screens are designed to be freestanding, pop-up fences. In essence, there is a fly screen designed for every situation that may deserve protection.
The choice of using treated or untreated mosquito nets depends on your preferences. Treated bed nets are most commonly treated with permethrin. Permethrin is a man-made insecticide, not to be confused with insect repellent. When used to treat fabrics, permethrin binds to the fabric fibers once they dry. Studies have shown that permethrin is not harmful to the environment and the treated fabric, once dried, is safe to use even around small children. It is degraded in sunlight and can be washed off, so the effectiveness of pre-treated mosquito nets is not indefinite and the net may need to be periodically retracted with a permethrin spray.
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