Mosquito Net Confusion

missgolightly

I'm sorry if this question seems really dumb but:

I was mosquito net shopping yesterday and I realize that all nets hang from the ceiling. Does this mean that all hotels have hooks hanging over the bed for you to hang them? Do I need to bring my own hanging device? What if the ceiling is too high?

I feel like I'm missing something!?!

A mosquito net seems like an important thing to bring, but before I buy yet another "little tavel item" (quick dry towel, sleepsheet, travel pillow) which will take up room in my bag, I want to make sure I understand the whole concept.

This newbie thanks all of you for your feedback

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shashank.aggarwal

I would say instead of a Mosquito net..you can come to India and purchase an "All Out" ..its a mosquito repellent and is very effective...

would cost you around Rs. 50 only and would be good for atleast all nights of a month...

Infact if you want to be extra cautious you can have two of them..

Obviously I am assuming that you are not going camping..and would stay at a place with electricity connection...

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missgolightly

Thanks for the tip! No, I don't intend to go camping at all. I am equally confused as to what mosquito repellant to use, but I will take your suggeston for All Out and make sure to apply some before bed each night.

I will be in Delhi/Rajasthan in September when i think there will still be some monsoon remnants and therefore mosquitos, which is why I want to be sure of all this.

PeakXV

Check the bottom of this page for other threads with good tips on Mossie Nets. There are different styles that require less engineering but if you do purchase the standard defacto net then there are tips on size/length of rope required to best secure it.

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ba9rn

Not to be 'applied'! ... It's a machine (with liquid, which is heated) that you plug in. You can get similar here in UK, and I bet Montreal has some somewhere! But they'll be cheaper in India, for sure.

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Noodle

All Out is a plug-in mosquito repellent. It comes with a little holder that gets plugged in the mains and a bottle of oil that is put on top which then warms up and evaporates and thus repels the little beasts.

However, I would advice to use a repellent cream as I hate the smell of All Out.

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missgolightly

Oops!! thought it was a cream or something! thanks for clarifying!!!

I'm a bit discouraged if I have to start buying rope and tying up the net each night, I'm not very handy!!!

Noodle

Then go with a good cream. Or All Out and a cream.

shashank.aggarwal

I never knew it smells..anyways I am not good with smells..

But really I have never heard of anyone saying that they can smell it..

also there are other brands in the market..like "Mortein" OR "Good Knight"..

ba9rn

Get a cream or spray that contains (at least) 50% DEET. Mossies don't like that stuff at all.

ba9rn

Good Knight is one brand available here. Either wait until in India, or go hunting your home town for DEET and a mossie vaporising machine!

PeakXV

Here you go for some No Hassle Mossie Nets ....

Noodle

They all smell horrible to me! I have never heard of anyone who can not smell them!

missgolightly

Wow, these are intense!! Rather expensive, no? Do people seriously set up these nets as displayed in the photos when they are staying in hotels??

I still don't have an answer to my initial question....if I do purchase the net which hangs from the ceiling...do i need to purchase gear to hang it? Rope was mentioned, but are there other ways?

I'm sorry if I seem so clueless, it's my first time going to a country where I need to take these kinds of precautions....

PeakXV

I think the answer is that there are a plethora of Mossie net designs on the market today and depending on your budget these may or may not come with attached fasteners and/or instructions for proper assembly. Best to ask the sales person at point of purchase for a demo and/or necessary assembly extras needed to save you the discomfort of any nighttime butt bites.