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Message posted by Maddy on 21�March�2007 at 3:34am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Maddy

Corfu

This may be a long shot but I seem to remember a few years ago on this site, someone was praising a service in Corfu whereby there was a service/small business that hired / delivered mosquito tents/ nets, they looked a good idea and fitted over the bed by a support frame, can anyone tell me (as i've had no luck searching the web and forum pages) if this service is still available? and if so do they still have the web address or contact details? I seem to remember they were based in the NE of the Island, but not 100% sure on that.

Many thanks

Message posted by dogears on 21�March�2007 at 5:07am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

dogears

Corfu

hi maddy

i recall them being called night angel or knight angel, there was a man selling them on street in acharavi 3 years ago but wasnt there this year,

good luck

happy hunting

rob

Message posted by bewil on 21�March�2007 at 10:53am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

bewil

Corfu

Hi Maddy

If you can not find them, have you used the electric bug plugs, we find they work well if you plug them in for a few hours before bed and leaqve them in until you wake.

sweet dreams

Message posted by jane b on 21�March�2007 at 12:11pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

jane b

Corfu

Hi there Maddy,

I'm sure that I've seen an ad in the Olive Press magazine for a company hiring out nets but I can't remember the name properly either. The have an online version now so you might be able to find something there.

Also you could try a 'google' type general search and see what you come up with.

Jane

Message posted by Terry and Julia on 21�March�2007 at 2:15pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Terry and Julia

Corfu

It was something about Knights. I think the link may even have been on the site. You could try pm-ing planetolivewood (Kev) as I am sure it was him who posted about them.

Julia

Message posted by Terry and Julia on 21�March�2007 at 2:19pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Terry and Julia

Corfu

I have found the post, it had expired as it was posted in 2004 by Kev. The website mentioned is www.knightangelnets.com but it seems to have disappeared.

Maybe he isn't in business anymore?

Julia

Message posted by SpearTravels on 21�March�2007 at 2:25pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

SpearTravels

Corfu

I wouldn't have thought it was worth hiring them because you can buy them in the UK in any decent camping shop for about �15.00 and then use them time and time again.

The best thing about them is that they are so small when packed up, but the problem that I can forsee is where to hang them from!!

Also, I have seen them fairly regulalrly in our local charity shops for a fiver, so worth having a look in there as well.

Peter Cookson

Message posted by orchard on 21�March�2007 at 3:18pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

orchard

Corfu

If you're prone to bites you'll get bitten. If not in your room, then when you're out for an evening.

The problem with mosquito nets (apart from where to hang them from), is that a mosquito can easily get trapped inside - & then when it's mad, it'll really go for you worse than usual.

Just use a plug-in (liquid is best), and ventilate your room. Keep the shutters closed for security, but the windows open with the curtain drawn across inside.

Message posted by annag on 21�March�2007 at 4:03pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

annag

Paxos

i've found the best way to keep mosquitoes at bay, when asleep in the bedroom, is the use of a room fan as they hate air movement. A Greek Islands rep told me this trick a few years ago and i've found it to be really successful

Message posted by Maddy on 21�March�2007 at 4:32pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Maddy

Corfu

Thanks Rob and Julia, but like you say... looks like he's gone out of business or maybe has changed the name? the reason I was interested in the metal framed type rather than the normal nets is for the very reason that you mentioned Peter... where to hang them from? We do use the plug in type or repellant also the coils etc, but I just hate them buzzing round my ears when i'm trying to sleep, I even got bitten on the face a couple of times on out last visit despite covering myself every 8 hours in a very good repellant with extra deet... seems I must have yummie blood LOL.

Just off to PM Kev at Planet Olivewood, thanks for the tips everyone.

Yammas

Message posted by Carolena on 21�March�2007 at 7:01pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Carolena

Corfu

When my children were little I travelled to Corfu with a mosquito net which I bought from a camping store, I think it was called Blacks. I altered the net by cutting it into the shape of a curtain and used velcro to hang it over the balcony door. This worked very well as an extra defence against the mossies. I used (and still use) the liquid plug in machines - best if left on all day. I found the net over the window worked better than it would have done over the bed as it protected the whole room. If you use the nets, they are pre-sprayed with repellent but if you use them several times, you need to spray them with more repellent.

The easiest way to avoid them when you are sleeping is to use the plug in and preferably stay somewhere with ac so that you can sleep with your windows closed.

Carolena

Message posted by dogears on 21�March�2007 at 8:05pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

dogears

Corfu

i find the best way to deter the little buggars is to close all doors and windows before you leave the room and spray with baygone, its available in all good supermarkets, and some not so good ones aswell.

Message posted by Maddy on 21�March�2007 at 8:07pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Maddy

Corfu

Good tip, cheers Rob.

Message posted by dogears on 21�March�2007 at 8:19pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

dogears

Corfu

sorry, close the doors after you leave or you wont get out

Message posted by Mapman on 21�March�2007 at 8:35pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Mapman

Corfu

Maddy, there are a few different types available here:

http://www.safariquip.co.uk/

there are several free-standing ones, which although not cheap, would pay for themselves over a few holidays.

Stephan

Message posted by orchard on 21�March�2007 at 9:08pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

orchard

Corfu

Quote: Originally posted by dogears on 21 March 2007
i find the best way to deter the little buggars is to close all doors and windows before you leave the room and spray with baygone, its available in all good supermarkets, and some not so good ones aswell.

This certainly works, but don't forget to re-ventilate the room again before you go back in. It's a good idea to do it in the morning, then go out for the day. On returning open up everything for an hour or so (before dusk) - don't worry the stuff is very strong, they won't be tempted to fly back in!!

Message posted by Jan16 on 21�March�2007 at 11:50pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Jan16

Corfu

Maddy

I'm pretty sure IKEA sells them! Very cheap too.

Jan16

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