Invested in a bug net for the windies (feddit.uk)

submitted 2 months ago by Flax_vert@feddit.uk to c/casualuk@feddit.uk

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They were about £13 each. Goes on front of the frame in the interior mounted with velcro straps and has a zip in the middle to unzip and open/close the window. Keeps the flies and moths out thankfully.

Although Ironically, I found a small spider camped on my net catching the bugs who get stuck on it! Lazy bug-ger can't build his own web! But I left him be.

It's an absolute lifesaver- beforehand I'd hate opening the window due to the insects. My bedroom would get extremely warm. Now I can vent air out and not worry about critters.

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[-] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago

How adjustable are they, aren't windows often different sizes? Have been wondering about something like this. But more to keep the cat in than to keep bugs out.

[-] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 4 points 2 months ago

The netting came as a big square, around 1.5 meters wide. It also came with a roll of tape with velcro on it and the zipper. You just have to cut the netting and tape yourself, then cut a slit in it and the zipper velcros on with a double sided strip thingy.

[-] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Olive netting and either duct tape or staples.

Depending on how much you care about your frames

[-] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

PVC frames, so tape is probably better. Any residue can always be removed with some solvents. But some sealable opening is necessary to open/close the window through it. Sticky back velcro seems like the obvious option to put on the frame. At least a section near the window handle.