Do you think the 17/14 will prevent mosquitos? Ours will be on elevated deck - ideas to prevent them coming up thru from the bottom?
1969273
Yes all our screen is designed to keep out insects. If you have no-see-ums or sand fly's we recommend the tiny 17 x 20 mesh.
1969274
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.
1969275
if it was my deck,I would use the screen for no seers under the deck and then 17/14 on top,it's worth the money,i bought the 17/14,I believe it will work also!
1969276
It does for me. We enclosed our deck and are bug free. It is dark too so provides some relief from the sun. Excellent bargin
1969277
Where I live we normally don't have many mosquitoes, but this year for some reason we have quite a few. None get thru the screen. By the way, just yesterday I was looking at the screen on the porch and thinking to myself it's one of the best investments I've ever made. It's now over a year old and still looks as if I put it up yesterday. It looks bran new. Not a mark or ding anywhere.
1654521
If you have more Mosquitos inside your house than outside there may be another issue that you should hire an exterminator to resolve. Perhaps a dead mouse or two. If you live in the country this can be a common problem.
400205
I've only used mine once in south texas for 3 days and didn't have any problems with mosquitoes. As bad as the mosquitoes are down here I was actually surprised. The only spot that I guess that could be a problem is the gaps in the corners next to the tailgate but they can easily be covered if need be.
1957565
I have two units in my 18 x 30 deck on a green belt and glad to have them ; it cuts down the mosquitos by 80-90 %. It works well from about 3-5 ft from where you sit.On a windy day may not be the answer for skeeters.This product does work, just use it with in it's capabilities. Nothing works 100 % against mosquitos.
1654520
This is designed yo attract mosquito's outdoors. Refer to the placement mguide included with it, you should place in a shaded area close to where they breed and between breeding and human activity.If you have mosquito's in your house I would contact a pest control company
30687
Think it needs to be wet to activate the critters in it......you might find a dip in the ground and use a watering can but then the mosquitos have to be in the dip....I would look for something else....if you find a puddle full of mosquitos you could pour soapy water on them... or spread vegetable oil on the surface of the water.....I finally bought goldfish for my pond and they're getting fat and I have no mosquitos...or few depending on the time of year
1162232
Your best defense indoors is an electric fan. Mosquitoes are not good upwind flyers
2067790
We've had ours running for about a month here in CT. It's working great for us. Our results vary but some nights we get 10-15 and other nights 20-30. We keep it running all the time. If you shut it off the vacuum stops and any caught mosquitos that haven't died yet can fly back out. We still have lots of mosquitos but at least I know we're catching some.
1203699
We tried this a few times and did not work at all for us. We have pretty thick mosquitos. We did the entire lawn where we hang out.
1240614
We haven't had that problem so far. It's been up since mid-August. I don't think the spiders stand a chance of spinning a web in the upper area because my son stands up in there whenever he's in it, which is every day. I have seen the occasional mosquito in there, but they don't "congregate".
287707
Vey good question. I have many set up that would come in contact with mosquitos. None had any visable ones on there. I check close to protect the garden
482162
Actually that is a good question. I just opened the door on the left hand side and placed it in there. It seemed to still get plenty of air flow so it should still attract Mosquitos.
1978554
I lived in Fairbanks for 3 years. Mosquitoes are decreasing by the first part of the month and lessen as things continue to dry out. If you are going to be moving around [hiking, canoeing, etc.], I'd use DEET but if you are going to be stationary a Thermacell should be fine.
2015931
I don't see why you couldn't. It's not going to stop every single mosquito, but it will help. You'll probably go broke buying all the stuff if you have an outside dog. Best thing to do is get some permethrin spray and treat your yard or the area in and around your kennel. Just make sure it fully dries before you put your dog in it tho.
1172501
I purchased 3 for our acreage, placed about 25 ft. from all sides of house. I too had an endless supply of mosquitos from a neighbors pond & creek bed. It seems to have cut them down considerably. We do go out with leaf blower at least once a week to blow off the collection that sticks to the zapper. Chickens eat the piles below it.
1502565
The way the doors open the mosquitoes will get in but probably no more than any other tent. I think they would stay at the top.
681685
There's an ecosmart for mosquito and ticks. If you have a home depot near you, go in and ask if they carry that one. Good luck Lisa. Maybe someone else can help you better since we don't have a tick problem.