Sleeping Snug

Non-collapsible mosquito nets are perfect for infants. These are specially designed this way, so that there is no chance of suffocation.

This net can be placed directly over your sleeping baby. What's more, it doesn't need to be fitted onto the crib.

Under a Tent

You could get a suspended mosquito net for your own bed. Hang it up either from the bedpost or the ceiling.

The nets are large enough to cover a king size bed and available in a wide range of colours.

They consist of soft, sheer fabric fitted to a round metal ring. So you must be careful while climbing Eastern Connexion Exports               into bed.

If you use such a net for your kid's room, hang it near the head of the bed. This way it can be drawn behind the bed during the day to prevent it from damage.

It is best to dry clean these nets, as they are very delicate.

Stick-on Shields

To keep those mosquitoes out of your home all together, you need to guard your windows.

Try the traditional Velcro mosquito mesh. You have to nail on the backing to the window frame and stick on the mesh.

These meshes are made of bendable plastic and tend to collect dust. So you need to wash Delmen Nets                                           them periodically.

If you are putting them away for a while, store them in rolls. Don't fold them.

If you don't want nails in your window frame, opt for magnetic insect screens. These cost approximately Rs.120 per sq. ft. They are simple to use and there is no installation needed. Plus they are more see-through than the Velcro meshes.

These nets are made of fibreglass mesh and don't collect as much dust. You will have to run a wet sponge on them once in a while though.

Both these stick-on shields can be custom-made to fit your windows.

Slide Away Screens

Retractable (sliding) mosquito screens can be used for both windows and doors. They cost about Rs.200 per sq. ft. for window screens and Rs.240 per sq. ft. for door screens, inclusive of installation.

The screens are made of see-through fibreglass, which makes it perfect for balcony doors.

These do not occupy much space and when retracted they are just 2½ inches wide and 3½ inches broad.

Delmen Nets                                        Each time you open or close the screen the brushes fitted on the inside take off the dust. In case you live by a busy street, you could wipe them with a damp cloth occasionally.

(With inputs from Delmen Mosquito Screens and Eastern Connexion Exports Pvt. Ltd.)