Are you getting ready for a wonderful vacation or a business trip to an amazing place?
Don’t let bugs ruin your fun!
Now is a great time to be out in the world on vacation or to be adding special excursions to a business trip. Unfortunately, all kinds of bugs are out and about too. Using Tedderfield Premium Quality Mosquito Nets inside and outside will help reduce mosquito bites (and keep away other annoying insects like bees, flies, black flies, etc.).
Mosquito borne disease
Whether you’re traveling in the United States or other parts of the world, it is important to be aware of any mosquito borne diseases that might be active, and to do all you can to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Common mosquito borne diseases include Malaria, Zika virus, West Nile virus, Dengue fever, Yellow fever, and Chikungunya. All of these diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes (Note: the Zika virus can also be transmitted by sex).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC is the government agency in the United States that tracks and monitors disease all over the world and provides the latest information about outbreaks and travel warnings. We recommend visiting their website to determine if there are diseases (mosquito-borne or others) in the areas you will visit.
To find important health information about anywhere you may travel, please go to https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
One of the easy ways to protect yourself from mosquito bites is to sleep under mosquito nets whether you are indoors or outdoors. While air conditioning can reduce mosquito activity, it does not prevent mosquitoes from biting. Mosquitoes can enter any room through an open door or window and then they can lie in wait for their next meal (feeding on you and your loved ones!). Mosquitoes remain active if the temperature is above 55 degrees fahrenheit, so unless you have your air conditioning on deep freeze, any mosquitoes in your living space will still be active.
Tedderfield Premium Quality Mosquito Nets are easy to pack and easy to use. Take some along!
Tedderfield’s Extra Wide and Extra Tall Conical Mosquito Net
- Base circumference is 42 feet allowing it to cover up to very large beds, outdoor tables, tents, gazebos and more.
- Fits easily into a roll aboard suitcase and has a single attachment point, allowing for quick hanging.
- Has an extra wide top hoop (34 inches vs 26 inches found on most conical nets) which means a much more spacious feeling underneath.
- The premium quality polyester mesh size is durable and breathable. The holes small enough to keep out insects and big enough to allow for good air flow.
Mosquito Net travel tips:
- Take along adhesive ceiling hooks or velcro picture hangers for easy hanging in hotel rooms or vacation rentals where you don’t want to leave marks.
- Be sure to tuck the net into the mattress (or have it fall fully to the ground) for the best bug protection.
Tedderfield’s Zipper Top Mosquito Net for Playpens, Strollers, and More
- The only net on the market with zipper access and a drawstring base making it adaptable to cover playpens, strollers, cradles and more.
- Can be used indoors and outdoors to prevent mosquitoes, bees, flies, spiders, centipedes, and other insects from bothering your baby or toddler.
- Zippers on two edges allow for quick and easy access to your children.
- Highest quality polyester mesh has holes small enough to keep bugs out and big enough to allow for good air flow. Weighs only 5 oz.
- Hold the net up to whatever object you’d like to cover and position the zippers where you’d like them. Put the net on and pull the drawstring tight. Tuck in any excess net and drawstrings. Use the zippers for access.
- Hotel rooms can have bugs in them! We recommend using a zipper top net in every hotel room or vacation rental!
Tedderfield’s Classic Rectangular Mosquito Net
- The classic box shape is provides a spacious feeling underneath plus great airflow.
- Easily fits into a roll aboard suitcase–weighs a little over a pound.
- Fits single, double and queen size beds. (Over a single bed, there is also room to cover bedside tables to make a cool mosquito net room.)
- Can be used indoors and outdoors (to cover tables, a chaise lounge, etc.)
- Includes a hanging kit with ropes and hooks. (For travel, we recommend taking along adhesive hooks you can put up and take down without leaving marks.)
- Is made to last with reinforced hanging loops, and a premium quality fabric weight that will resist snags and tears.
Be sure to tuck this net into the mattress for maximum bug protection!
How to protect yourself from mosquitoes when you’re not under a mosquito net…
It’s important to protect yourself from mosquito bites as much as possible given the increased incidence of mosquito borne diseases like the West Nile virus, dengue fever, chikungunya, and the Zika virus.
- It’s best to not wear perfume or any kind of fruity or sweet smelling lotions because mosquitoes can be attracted to these scents.
- If you are in a location that has electricity, set up a fan to blow towards your group. Mosquitoes are poor fliers–they do not fly well in wind. The wind from the fan will help keep mosquitoes away.
- Wear long sleeves and long pants and socks, especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes tend to be extra active.
- It is a good idea to use an insect repellent. The Centers for Disease Control recommends only using products containing active ingredients that have been registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) specifically for use as repellents applied to skin and clothing.
- If you are comfortable using a chemical insect repellent, repellents containting DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection
- If you prefer to stay away from chemicals, some oil of lemon eucalyptus repellents also provide longer lasting protection.
- More information about mosquito repellents
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