Midge Insect Screens
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 09:04
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Peter Eltham
Thinking of getting midge screens in a new poptop van. Are they worth the extra cost? Do they reduce airflow? Thanks Peter.
Reply By: Member - Matt L (WA) - Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 11:05
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 11:05
Hi Peter, we put Micro mesh screens in ours, we had to, to many sand flies got in . I got it from Bunnings and just glued it on the exsisting screens, and yes it restrikes the air flow by 50%. And it is worth it if you like your sleep and rest.
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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:08
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:08
I think I would try those plug in insect repellants first.
We have had good experiences with them.
The midge screens may be better for the alloying little bugs that come in a then die everywhere though :-)
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Follow Up By: Peter Eltham - Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:53
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:53
Thanks Matt and D200Dug
Cheers Peter
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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 14:19
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 14:19
We are changing some of the screens in our house so we can leave windows open on nights when the little bugs are EVERYWHERE !!!!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Royce- Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 at 16:15
Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 at 16:15
Constant doses of insect repellent in my lungs... worries me.
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Follow Up By: D200Dug- Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 at 16:24
Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 at 16:24
Meh :-) I am a photographer who has worked with and in dangerous chemicals all my working life.
I am now getting compensation for the damage done inside the F111 fuel tanks with the toxic chemicals used there.
A few sniffs of some pyrethrins wont make me any worse !
They are tested and safe for use or they would not be sold ( only because the compensation payout if they did harm people would be massive )
I would rather sniff them than work in a city or industrial area.
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Reply By: geko55 - Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:30
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:30
Hi Peter,thanks for asking the question about midgie screens,I was going to ask the same thing! (great minds think alike). Midgies love me but don't bother hubby,I don't think that fair either!
I see from another post that Bunnings sell midgie screens,I didn't know that,I will be checking that out.
http://www.nomadsnotes.com/AP.aspx?ID=551&EID=10594211www.gekogoods.com
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Follow Up By: Peter Eltham - Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:56
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 13:56
No worries geko55,
They also prefer my wife to me.
Cheers Peter
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Follow Up By: Member - Matt L (WA) - Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 14:48
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 at 14:48
Bunnings have it its micro screen in rolls, it may take a bit to work out the best way to get it cut off the roll. A bit of research may be required to get the best out of you dollar , once you start looking at it you will know what i mean.
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Follow Up By: Frances - Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 22:19
Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 22:19
We have a 30-second tent with midge proof netting and spent a couple of months on
Cape York in it. I found it airless and suffocating and am so thankful our camper trailer doesn't have this mesh on it. i would rather just put some Bushman's on before I go to bed and benefit from some airflow.
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Follow Up By: Peter Eltham - Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 22:48
Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 22:48
Hi Frances,
Thanks for your comments.
Cheers Peter
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