Mosquito Netting: Curtains for excluding mosquitoes!

Many people use mosquito netting in conjunction with mosquito killers and repellents in areas where deadly diseases can result from a mosquito bite. This is especially true for people who live in tropical parts of the world or if you are planning to travel to a tropical paradise. Although there are health precautions you can take before you leave home, such as taking drugs for malaria, some diseases that are carried by mosquitoes, such as dengue fever have no vaccination available. While you can use insect repellents during the day, you need to make sure you have adequate protection while you are sleeping. This is where netting is used to cover the sleeping area and to make sure that no mosquitoes or other pesky insects can get near you.

What do I need to know about buying a good mosquito net?

Whether you purchase mosquito nets already made for the size of the bed or if you purchase the mosquito netting sold by the yard, there are certain things about the netting that you need to make sure of:

• Mesh Size: The mesh size needs to be small enough to keep out the mosquitoes, yet large enough to allow air to circulate inside the netting. The most commonly recommended mesh size to keep out the mosquito that carries malaria is 1.2 mm x 1.2 mm. If there are sand flies in your area, you need to keep these out as well. Then you may need a net with a mesh size of o.6 mm x 0.6 mm. because they can also transmit diseases.
• Material of the Netting: Lightweight and long lasting nets are made from polyester or nylon mesh. Although cotton is a better netting alternative for the tropics, it is heavier and tends to get damp from the humidity.
• Netting Shape: The netting should be large enough to completely cover the person without actually touching the body while you are sleeping. This is where buying netting by the yard comes in handy because you can cut it off in whatever lengths you need.

If you remember to check the netting on a regular basis to make sure that it is not torn or that it doesn't have any holes to provide an entrance for mosquitoes, a good mosquito net will last you a very long time. Our online merchants will be happy to help you find just the right product for your needs.