I can't tell if there's mesh fabric on the top side of each tier... is there? If not, how would you keep pesky gnats and flies away?
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Each tier is made of a mesh material with a about a 6" "lip" or side, top is open... these are more tray like. I have found this to be the very best way to dry your plant material. As for flies and gnats... I don't have that problem. Are you drying outside?
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Hello John, I believe that the rain fly is an excellent addition. While the tent top is not mesh and it is water-proof, you need all of the windows closed to keep the rain from coming in. However, with the rain fly, you can still have the top of the windows open and not have any rain come in. I prefer this as it allows you to maintain some air flow. I have used mine in some very heavy down pours and did not have any rain come in. I believe that this is an excellent tent with the rain fly.
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If you mean 'gnats,' those are fruit flies. We hang a fly-paper strip nearby and it seems to get most of them. Also, when you dump the Norpro into your compost pile, make sure you wash it well before taking back into the house. We hose it down and let it dry before bringing it back in.
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There is netting that is on all four sides. If it is warm you can roll up the separate cover or just crack the bottom. There are two separate zippers per window/opening and netting. I experienced no bugs in side the tent. Hope this helps.
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I treated mine the first time I set it up. I do that as a precaution with all my tents. It did not come with a fly.
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I will have to double check the trap to see if there are gnats in there. It pretty much captures anything flying because of the dual light and CO2 emitter.
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I don't think this screen has a fine enough mesh to keep out fruit flies. (Does anything?) I bought it to keep out mosquitos, which it does very well. That said, you could probably impede a great number of them. Just don't expect total prevention.
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Yes the fruit flies can't get thru. saw them sitting on the mesh that's it. But has to make sure the bottom is even and no place/gap for the flies to squeeze thru from under. So for I'm very happy with these covers. Able to keep fruit flies away.
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When we used our Wenzel screen room, we did not have any trouble with insects coming in. I actually don't remember the mesh drains, so they must not have been a problem.
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Yeah there's a slit at the top to let the hangers out, bugs could easily get in but it's got a cedar block in the back to discourage moths and bugs. I expect there's some sort of spray or something you could use around the area to keep bugs out though. Apart from that it is sealed, hope this helps
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The 17/14 will prevent mosquitos but if you have n0-see-ums in your area you probably want a finer mesh. To stop them from coming through the spaces between floor boards you can use an outdoor carpet. You can also cover the areas where the bugs can get in from the bottom such as using more screen or boarding over the entire area underneath the deck. Wood will not last too long in this position if water gets in. Another problem is any debris that falls through the gaps will be stuck on the new barrier.
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I'm intrigued by the idea of a net over my bike helmet. When I slow going up hills or at intersections in the spring, bugs come through the slots of my helmet and I can't hit or scratch them as they enjoy themselves biting my head. Stopping and removing the helmet takes time and lets more bugs catch up. I think I'll try it and see if the air is too restricted. Great brainstorm! Thanks!
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The mesh on the fly screen is VERY small. I don't know that we have used this tent where there are no-seeums, but I have been around them and I don't believe they could get through this tent's mesh.
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I don't know ......the mesh netting is small holes, but I have no idea how small of a hole a mosquitoe can fit through.........never thought of it really
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There is a hole for hangers. I got some of the cedar hanger discs to put at the top to ward off the bugs, hopefully.
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Definitely will keep the fruit flies out. But some are saying that they can crawl underneath, where the bottom of these touch the tabletop...I had no problems with insects getting in though.
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I never noticed an insect screen on this unit, not saying there isn't one, but upon installing it, Idid not notice any fine screening. There is no way to close the unit