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2. Mosquito net - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito net in a beach lodge in Mozambique Ceiling-hung mosquito netting Frame-hung mosquito netting Tent made of mosquito netting Window with mosquito netting. A mosquito net is a type of meshed curtain that is circumferentially draped over a bed or a sleeping area to offer the sleeper barrier protection against bites and stings from mosquitos, [1] flies, and other pest insects, and thus ...

3. United to Beat Malaria - Wikipedia

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   The organization started in 2006 after sportswriter Rick Reilly saw a documentary on malaria while visiting Venice. In April of 2006, Reilly wrote a column entitled "Nothing But Nets" in Sports Illustrated, where he challenged his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of anti-malaria bed nets.

4. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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   Bug netting may be your best non-chemical defense for flying insects, especially in areas where the bugs are relentless. (Pixabay/) They don’t have to be expensive and they won’t be pretty ...

5. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin is used in tropical areas to prevent mosquito-borne disease such as dengue fever and malaria. Mosquito nets used to cover beds may be treated with a solution of permethrin. This increases the effectiveness of the bed net by killing parasitic insects before they are able to find gaps or holes in the net.

6. Aedes aegypti - Wikipedia

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   Use mosquito netting over the bed if the bedroom is not air conditioned or screened, and for additional protection, treat the mosquito netting with the insecticide permethrin. Insect repellents containing DEET (particularly concentrated products) or p -menthane-3,8-diol (from lemon eucalyptus ) were effective in repelling Ae. aegypti mosquitoes ...

7. Insect hotel - Wikipedia

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   An insect hotel, also known as a bug hotel or insect house, is a manmade structure created to provide shelter for insects. They can come in a variety of shapes and ...