Are thread counts small enough to prevent mosquitoes and bugs if used to enclosed a patio?
177910
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.
1852516
We are using the Dynatrap on our back deck (15ft x 15ft) and it works well there. No mosquitoes at all, but as soon as as you walk off the deck, unfortunately they are prevalent. So in short, Iwould say it works well in a small area, but certainly doesn't work in the large area that they say. It is also quiet and unobtrusive.
1084548
We use it mostly outside, every now and then we will be bothered with mosquitoes getting inside and will spray, its never bothered our boxer. Hope this helps..Sue
2168937
When we used our Wenzel screen room, we did not have any trouble with insects coming in. I actually don't remember the mesh drains, so they must not have been a problem.
1528529
Donna, I think it would work fine to keep butterflies out since the mesh is 1/4". If you anchored it securely to the ground, butterflies couldn't get in.
1644271
I'm not really sure. I wouldnt think so because its for inside use for roaches and other isects. But then again it may, because during the winter I usually get lady bugs in certain parts of my house on the ceiling but since I have installed the bell & howell I didnt see any. So it may just work for mosquitoes.
1964284
I had it on my patio, and never had bugs at all. It worked out really well, and lasted a long time.
1021120
The manufacturer recommendation is to have the bug zapper about 20 feet from where the people are sitting. So yes you can use it on your patio if it is big enough.
1174170
I haven't tried using it for mosquitos but do have an outlet outside on my deck. Personally I don't think it would work but it is worth a try.
201547
Yes, we use them on the patio in the evening to keep the bugs from getting in our wine. Will hold on anything with a smooth edge whether it be metal or glass. Cannot touch another object close to it or may break the seal. I love the small ones for cups and glasses.
1342086
I am not sure. We are using it as a privacy screen. It seems to have a tight mesh but as we have not used it specifically for mosquito protection, I cannot honestly recommend it for that purpose.
1183490
It will, but remember this attracts mainly, bringing what you don't want, to feed on you first, then be lead to the kill. I was frustrated until I got mosquito nix, a fine mist emitted all around your patio, fence, eves and plant life, throughout your property. Killing all "Bad Bugs" but not harmful to pets or humans. It's a flower pollen, some people may be allergic to it, so just go inside when it emits, then go back out. Works great for the Texas size Mosquitos we have in Plano!
2184103
I haven't found any bugs in ours, but it hasn't been long and we go in and out of it frequently. Also, it's on a patio, so we don't get tons of bugs there anyway. All that said, it's definitely not bug-proof. So, I would say, no, it doesn't seal shut, so therefore, bugs could definitely get in if they wanted to.
57719
I don't see why not. My only concern if it is protected from inclement weather, it will attract every bug in the neighborhood .
714429
i would say yes to a covered porch as long as weather (rain) could not get to it but it is not made for outdoor use... although the water is in constant motion it's not moving like a river ... it moves enough to avoid stagnation and has a filter that deals with moderate amounts of foreign matter... these two things incline me to say negative on mosquito proliferation control
1694984
It is not airtight, but I believe it will keep out bugs. At least no bugs have gotten in mine
236080
no for mosquito screen, this is a sun screen material, the weave though not widely spaced would still allow our small Florida bugs access, I purchased 100 ft roll of the green several years ago along with their lobster fasteners, I love this stuff, air flow is great, significant reduction in heat transfer, especially in the Florida sun. if it ever wears out , I will replace , love it. currently it covers the entire west side porch on the front of my house.