A Mosquito Net offers protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, thereby defending against diseases such as malaria. It’s fine, see-through mesh construction stops many insects from biting and disturbing the person using the net while facilitating free flow of air.

Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets (ITNs)

Mosquitoes are very adept to finding holes or other ways into nets and bite arms or legs which rest against the net during night. These problems can be prevented by treating the Mosquito Bed Nets. The nets are soaked in a ‘pyrethroid’ insecticide that saturates every part of the net and remains when the net dries. This treatment is called impregnation and these treated nets are called Impregnated Mosquito Nets. The insecticides used are safe for close contact with humans but quickly kill mosquitoes, or at least put them off feeding on blood.

Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs)

Unfortunately, standard ITNs must be replaced or re-treated with insecticide after six washes and therefore not seen as a convenient, effective long-term solution to malaria. As a result, the Mosquito Netting and pesticide industries developed Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs), which bind or incorporate the insecticide such that it is released slowly over 5 years and can be washed at least 20 times with physical durability much more than the normal ITNs.

There is a wide range of Mosquito Netting available, depending on requirements:

·         Baby Mosquito Nets for covering cots, playpens, prams and pushchairs.

·         Some Mosquito Nets are designed to make very attractive features in the bedroom while still giving the protection one needs. ‘Venice’ & ‘Mykonos’ are two of such kinds.

·         Mosquito Tents simply spring open and pop into shape automatically when unpacked, and are then fixed in place; ‘Santorini’ is one such kind. 

·         Travel Mosquito Nets are useful when moving about from place to place, when camping, or for using outside in the garden, as there is minimal hanging/fixing to do.

·         Mosquito Hammock is a cocoon that encloses a hammock. It keeps out the bugs & protects from the tiniest insects.

·         Mosquito Bands or Anti-insect Bands are safe and simply worn on the wrist or ankle for protection up to 48 hours. The natural citronella oil fragrance helps repel mosquitoes and other flying insects.

All these aids are nothing but a solution to attaining freedom from the disturbing buzzing sounds and ensuring a sound problem-free sleep.

If you are interested to know more about Mosquito Nets please search our site  (www.mosquitonetsonline.com) for more in-depth information and resources. 



Thanks to Anthony Procopis for contributing this article to our Canopies blog:

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