Malaria Protection - Mosquito Nets and Malaria Prevention Kit

When we talk about malaria prophylaxis and malaria prevention there is one thing that commonly comes up which is mosquito nets. If you are travelling to a part of the world where malaria is a threat then the most sensible thing you can do is travel prepared and protect yourself. It is critical that you reduce your exposure to mosquitoes as much as possible if you want to avoid catching malaria.

On this page we have a variety of links to Amazon one of safest and most trusted retailers on the internet, for mosquito netting products that should be purchased before you leave your own country.

The time that you are at your most vulnerable to mosquito bites is when you are asleep as there is nothing to stop them landing on you for a feed, so many people catch malaria this way and it is because they did not take the necessary precautionary methods, DO NOT make the same mistake! If you are asleep in a protective mosquito bed net then you are no longer exposed to this danger and this will significantly reduce your chances of catching the malaria disease overall.

Buying a mosquito net is not the only form of malaria protection that is available to you, there are also malaria protection kits available that provide strong malaria protection.

Please check out the mosquito netting and malaria protection products below as each of them could make your journey a safe one.

Malaria Nets / Mosquito Nets

Mosquito nets come in a range of different sizes, some are suitable for camping outdoors and some for use indoors over your bed. Mosquito netting can also come treated with the odourless Permethrin which keeps the net fabric strong as well as acting as a deterrent to the malaria carrying mosquitoes! By purchasing a malaria net to sleep in you are drastically reducing your chances of catching malaria as there is no chance that you will be bitten when you are at your most vulnerable, when you sleep!

Malaria Protection Kit

The Malaria Protection Kit contains: 1 8oz. DurationTM Permethrin 0.5% RTU Kills insects when they come in contact with it Repels and kills mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus, Malaria and ticks that may carry Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever For use on clothing, tents or netting. Safe for use on children's clothing The active ingredient (Permethrin) actually binds to the fabric being treated and is completely odorless after application It is safe for use on natural and synthetic fibers 3 oz. (sprayed) treats 2 sets of clothes for 2 weeks or 2 launderings 1-bottle used as a soaking method provides 6 weeks of protection 1- 2oz. & 3single use packets of UltrathonTM Insect Repellent Rated the # 1 most effective insect repellent lotion by a leading consumer magazine Contains 34.34% DEET Offers up to 12 hours of protection. Safe for children Repels mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus or Malaria Repels ticks that may carry Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever Also repels biting flies, chiggers, gnats and fleas Moisture resistant - lasts through splashes, perspiration and rain 1-2 oz. tube lasts one person for 2 weeks if applying it daily to face, neck and hands Available in .3 oz. pocket packets

There are also a variety of other malaria related products available from Amazon, all you need to do on the site is search for 'Malaria' or 'Mosquito' net and they will be listed for you.

We hope that the information on this page has been useful and that you have taken steps to make your forthcoming journey a safe and enjoyable one by ensuring you have mosquito nets in your possession!