Can someone please tell me if this has a fine mesh that will keep even the small "no see 'em" type bugs out??
147917
bugs yes but dont know if they would get at the bottom as there is no ground sheet we put tauperlan down we are very pleased with it for eating in when away with our trailer tent
147918
We used a scrap piece of outdoor carpet under the screen house and nailed furring strips around the base fabric and never noticed any small bugs. But we put the screen house on the porch which was 8 feet off the ground so the small bugs were not a problem to start with.
147919
Thank you for the reply, but I was referring more to the mesh itself if it is fine enough to keep very tiny bugs out.
1977273
No, I would say not. The holes, the natural sheer, is pretty large. I wouldn't use it as a bug net.
2258643
I'm intrigued by the idea of a net over my bike helmet. When I slow going up hills or at intersections in the spring, bugs come through the slots of my helmet and I can't hit or scratch them as they enjoy themselves biting my head. Stopping and removing the helmet takes time and lets more bugs catch up. I think I'll try it and see if the air is too restricted. Great brainstorm! Thanks!
2001814
I have never had a problem with the mesh at all :) it's been an amazing product that I still use on my 13 month old :)... Well worth the buy!!
738070
I don't think this screen has a fine enough mesh to keep out fruit flies. (Does anything?) I bought it to keep out mosquitos, which it does very well. That said, you could probably impede a great number of them. Just don't expect total prevention.
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.
543392
Well, my homade screen which wasa mildew proof 12x 20 white tarp, i tried one of them inflatables thot they were made cheap and sent it bak, go homade screen if u can, mineworked ooutstanding for several yrs.
1546081
Yes, it is small enough mesh. I took them camping with us and they were very helpful. No flies......as long as everyone remembers to put the cover back on.
524897
They will likely contain some of the moth dust but probably not most of it. The mesh is significantly finer than a window screen but still porous enough to see through. Hope that helps!
1478155
Probably not. Small insects can't get through the mesh, but a bee's stinger could.
2168938
They do not let bugs or debris into the structure. They are completely mesh enclosed, like the sides. They are about 2 inches high and run the edge of the structure. They may let water in, if you were in a wet area, however I have not tested that.
2211543
I am not familiar with the sand flies of NZ. If they have any size of consequence, I would imagine the mesh would be fine enough to keep them out. My disappointment came from its inability to keep out the very tiny gnats of Wisconsin.
2259367
We don't really get bugs where I keep mine, so I can't really say that the absence of bugs means its bug proof. It sounds like the real question is whether the bag closes 100%. The answer to that is that while it closes pretty securely, pretty much any little opening could be enough to let something in, depending on what that something is. There is a little space where the zipper meets the top...but it's tiny - and it's covered with fabric so that the zipper "tucks" up underneath it. So if you're concerned about larger bugs, this is probably a safe bet. If you're concerned about little bugs, such as those the size of fruit flies, etc, I wouldn't say it's 100% bug proof. Hope this helps!
590963
Haven't seen any in mine yet. I've seen everything else in there including millipedes, spiders, a few beetle-like bugs including Asian beetles, but so far haven't seen any earwigs in my house, though they are in my garage and outside. I'd almost bet they would attract the earwigs. I'm finding bugs in there that I didn't know were in my house, because of the carpet. These things are awesome, I love them.
2235799
We just returned from another camping trip with the "Clam". As previous comments that were made, as long as you close the zippered door behind you each time, the bugs should be minimal. There is a flap at the bottom of each panel, including the door, that helps to keep bugs out as well. We are thrilled with the ease of set up! Also, we ordered the wind/privacy panels...they work very well. The mesh screening seems very sturdy and is fine enough to keep bugs out.
226630
Yes, definitely. Not even a mosquito or ant can fit through the mesh holes...they are truly minute. The only entry point is the zippered entrance OR if there is a tear somewhere. The mesh is pretty tight.
1252269
I never had problems with bugs coming in. It's not an air tight seal, but they way vents to the window you can leave the screen on, so no bugs when I used it. In fact the way it connects to the window for venting was the one thing I didn't have a problem with.