Will mosquitoes bite through a mosquito net if skin is pressed against it?
Usually it's hard to put up travel mosquito nets so they give you enough space to turn in bed. I wonder if mosquitoes will bite through a mosquito net if skin is pressed against it, like when a foot is touching it. Does anyone either have experience with this or research on this? And will it depend on the impregnation and/or how long ago this has been?
Btw, the wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_net says they can bite through the net, but when going to the resource behind that quote, there is no such information, even when browsing a bit more (all the way to http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/malaria_worldwide/reduction/itn.html) on the linked site.
The consensus on random websites does seem to be they can bite through thin clothing at least, but real research on biting through nets would be very helpful.
Best Answer
I have been bitten when sleeping in a netted bed that was not roomy enough around the feet. I believe it was because my feet were touching the net. The net was tucked in, but the slope at the foot of the bed was too shallow so the net touched my feet.
My solution: since I had mosquito repellent with me for the daytime, spray some on my feet for extra protection. I did not get any bites up by my head where the netting was held open by a large ring above the bed.
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Can mosquitoes bite through compression?
Mosquitoes have six sharp, long mouthparts that can pierce lightweight fabrics as easily as they do skin. These mouthparts are known as the proboscis. Fabrics such as gauze or spandex can easily be penetrated by a mosquito's proboscis, allowing them to siphon off your blood while they inject you with saliva.Can mosquitoes bite through skin?
When the female mosquito pierces the skin, a flexible liplike sheath scrolls up and stays outside as the insect pushes in the six needlelike parts. Two of these needles, called maxillae, have tiny teeth that let the mosquito saw through human skin. Note the sawing motion as an Anopheles mosquito bites a human arm.What are the disadvantages of mosquito nets?
Only a few disadvantages to mosquito nets exist. If they become torn, they are hard to repair and can make a person vulnerable to mosquitoes. Also, while sleeping, it is easy to touch the sides and still wake up with a few bites. In addition, they will take up some extra space in your luggage.Will a mosquito get stuck if you flex?
False. You can't create enough pressure to keep the mosquito stinger in your arm until the abdomen bursts.The Secret to Becoming Immune to Mosquito Bites
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Answer 2
Yes
Source : I live in Delhi (plenty of mosquitoes here) and have seen this happening my self.
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