Bite avoidance Bite avoidance is the first line of defence against diseases spread by insects. Methods of Bite Avoidance ļ Cover up as much as possible with clothing ļ Treat clothing with Bugproof© Clothing Treatment ļ Apply repellents to exposed skin ļ Apply concentrated repellent to edge of clothing, wrist/ankle bands ļ Sleep under a treated net ļ Take anti-malarial tablets as prescribed by a doctor/specialist travel clinic Bugproof© Skin Applied Insect Repellents 50% diethyltoluamide (Deet) repellents are some of the most effective for skin application. INSECT REPELLENT APPROXIMATE USEAGE ON SKIN Conditions Application Rate Quantity Lasting Time Normal conditions apply every 4 hours 50ml 7 days Humid/high exertion apply every 1-2 hours 50 ml 10 days Normal conditions apply every 4 hours 60ml 10 days Humid/high exertion apply every 1-2 hours 60 ml 5 days Normal conditions apply every 4 hours 100ml 14 days Humid/high exertion apply every 1-2 hours 100 ml 7 days Normal conditions apply every 4 hours 250ml 35 days Humid/high exertion apply every 1-2 hours 250 ml 19 days 50ml Deet Lotion 60ml Deet Spray 100ml Deet Spray 250ml Deet Spray Order code:IRT018 Order code:IRS020 Order code:IRS017 Order code:IRT019 Bugproof© Concentrated Insect Repellents 100% diethyltoluamide repellents work most effectively on wrist/ankle bands and the edge of clothing. Use on it's own for travel to areas where there is a low-risk of catching diseases from insects. Use in conjunction with skin-applied repellents were there is a high risk of catching diseases from biting insects. 100ml Neet Deet Insect Bit Kit Order Code:IRN019 Cream: Order code:IRF020 A 100ml bottle of Bugproof© Clothing Treatment will treat one outfit of clothing (a pair of trousers, long sleeved shirt and pair of socks) for two weeks. It is colourless and odourless when dry. Permethrin based, works very effectively against ticks and mosquitoes, killing them on contact. Essential for travel to areas were there is a high risk of catching diseases from biting insects. Bugproof© Clothing Treatment Order Code: IRP039 Contains: 1x100ml Clothing Treatment 1x100ml Deet Spray The combination of 50% diethyltolumide insect repellent on skin and permethrin based clothing treatment has been proven to be one of the most effective combinations in bite avoidance. Bugproof© KIT Order Code: IRU031 MOSQUITO NETS & ACCESSORIES Mosquito nets are vital for travel to any malaria zone and give a much better nights' sleep anywhere where there are biting insects. A treated net increases protection preventing insects entering the net through any small holes or biting through the net should you be laid against it. It kills any insects that may have already entered the net. Bugproof© Combo Mosquito Nets As the name implies, both the singles and the double can be hung in a variety of ways - the single has five options, the double three - giving the user the flexibility to hang the net virtually anywhere. The double is large enough to go over two single beds pushed together. Treated for extra protection. Colours Order Code Hanging Positions Double - white Order code: MNC012 1, 2, 3 Single - white Order code: MNC011 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Single - green, Order code: MNC013 1, 2, 3, 5 fine mesh jungle net 1) 4 Point Box 2) 2 Point Wedge 3) 2 Point Ridge 4) 1 Point Bell NEW Double drawcord compression bag. Easy to use - put the net in the full-size bag, push down and pull up the middle drawcord, hold in place with the top drawcord and watch the net shrink by a third. 5) 1 Point Wedge Supplied with hanging kit Compact, single-point net for occassional use when backpack space is at a premium. Fits snugly over single bed. The double strength valance with tent peg loops makes it ideal for outside use. Treated for added protection. Colour: white Bugproof© Backpacker Mosquito Net Order Code: MNB038 Provides protection to head, face and neck from all flying insects. Packs down to virtually nothing. Essential for travel through areas where there is the likelihood of swarming insects. Attach over a full-brimmed hat. Treated. Colour: olive Bugproof© Head Net Order Code: MNH029 Contains hooks, cord and gaffa tape - essentials for hanging and repairing mosquito nets. Full instuction card included. Bugproof© Mosquito Net Fixing Kit Order Code: MNC034 Bugproof© Mosquito Net Treatment Kits Greatly reduces the risk of being bitten whilst using your net. Net re-treatment frequency: ļ Frequent handling every six weeks ļ Stationary use every three months ļ Occassional use every six months ļ After washing Re-treat Single treatment Double treatment Order Code:MNT016 Order code:MNT028