bug net

Mosquito protection screen

A bug net is a fine mesh barrier designed to keep insects out while allowing air through.

Most commonly refers to netting draped over beds in tropical climates to prevent mosquito bites, or mesh panels on tents and camping gear: We slept under a bug net to avoid malaria.

Also describes handheld nets children use to catch butterflies or fireflies.

Related

camping gear · insects · catching · butterflies · tent · outdoor · swat · screen · hammock · bed canopy · safari · tropical · buzzing · flies · canopy · repellent · summer · collecting

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purpose/function

bug netbug zapper

Device that electrocutes insects

insect trap · fly paper

material structure

bug netcanvas

Heavy woven cloth

tarpaulin · tarp · vinyl sheet · glass pane · glass

protection approach

bug netbug spray

Substance deterring biting insects

insect repellent · DEET · citronella candle · bug zapper · pesticide

Family

bug, net, bugs, bugged, bugging, buggy, nets, netted, netting

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G