Are thread counts small enough to prevent mosquitoes and bugs if used to enclosed a patio?
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the only way small baby mosquitos would get past this is if you did a shoddy job at enclosing your space. definitely need to overlap and sew the overlaps together.
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My patio is covered ... and it works fine. In fact, having a cover limits the paths birds can use to get in, and it might work better.
1570439
oh, yes, in fact we use that way many times. The mosquito curtain is a quick addition or subtraction.
1325490
yes, by having the water entered through a bug screen inlet. I drilled four,4 inch holes in the top of the barrel, then place bug screen over the holes to keep mosquitoes out. If you look on the Internet ,you will find many examples of how to keep mosquitoes out of the water barrels.
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This is intended for outdoor use. Mosquitoes indoors is a whole 'nuther problem.
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I sprayed the screen with Off or some other bug repellent and it did an adequate job of keeping out no-see-ums. Think most of the bugs came up from the ground, so as the other respondent indicated, it's important to have the tent well staked and the bottom perimeter kept down (I used boards). I used the tent primarily as a painting shed to keep bugs out of my freshly painted projects and it did a great job.
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It should keep away most small flies and bugs. There are no holes in the tent other then the entryway and I believe it zips up.
1020204
They definitely don't work for mosquitoes in backyard so I would not recommend them for any other type of insect. There were flies, yellow jackets, etc. all around. It was not a repellant, more like an attractor. Hope this is helpful.
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Hi Jack,We've had great luck with these. Not only does it keep away the mosquitoes but it also keeps away the 'smaller and harder to see' bugs.
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It is not airtight, but I believe it will keep out bugs. At least no bugs have gotten in mine
152560
Area size is a way that other zappers mislead. The area that mosquitoes are drawn in from, is not necessarily the area kept free of them. The larger the fan, or more fans used, the larger the area. My porch is around 12' by 18', and when the mosquitoes were heavy, I had three Bug Fans going, and they all caught about the same amount overnight. I don't mind spending money on fans, if I want to sit outside. When they aren't heavy I only run one, to keep them from getting heavy later. Fans are cheap, and last almost forever. Being prepared for the seasonal onslaught only costs once, since everything you bought will be ready next year when they get heavy again. In my second year in using this, there are noticeably less bugs, of all kinds. Bugs get caught that I never knew were on my porch, but they were.
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I have used it quiet a few times working on projects at night and hated having the garage door open because of the mosquitoes in S FL. Running the thermacell I can leave it open and at least enjoy the breeze without having to fear being swarmed. Some nights it has been so effective I haven't been bitten once.
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No it is not fine enough to keep out mosquitoes; although being in Florida I have not had a problem and I have had them in place for at least a couple of years.
1114036
I have always used a ThermaRest pad, which you will need for warmth, so no mosquito bites.
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They work well for preventative maintenance. If you are already infested use neem oil, or mighty wash. Half the bugs arrived dead, but I still had enough.
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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
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We have. We live in Texas, tons of mosquitoes. It works great to keep the bugs out.