I always thought that dark colors attracted mosquitoes, and lighter colors didn't.
So why does everyone seem to use dark bug nets?
I always thought that dark colors attracted mosquitoes, and lighter colors didn't.
So why does everyone seem to use dark bug nets?
good question. often wondered that myself.
Black or very dark colored netting is easier to see out of.
This is a good point, I have seen grey and olive green bug nets for travel at my store, and I agree 100%Originally Posted by PapaSmurf
That's a pretty important point.
I wonder why the mesh on my tents is white?
To keep the inside of the tent from being dark
Hmmm... don't know, but come to think of it, my last tent had white netting too. I don't really recall noticing much of a view in my tent days?
Many of my early hammock outings were as a ScoutMaster with our local Troop. I always liked to position my hammock so I had a clear view of the fire ring. That way, I could stay in bed longer and still monitor the boys for any unnecessary shenanigans. There was always unnecessary shenanigans with the early risers.
I've used white net(noseeum) before. It was fine during the day to see out of. But at night with a headlamp on it was blinding. If the hammock is hung in the direct sun, I needed sunglasses. Black net acts as sunshade, of sorts.
The reflective light and sheer white mass, when illuminated at night, made viewing outside nearly impossible. I solved that by holding the light outside of the net..
On the other hand, it was easy to find any gear in the hammock.
A smaller light can be used. Or a light set on its dimmest setting.
IMO, it is a matter of preference. White net can work fine.
Ambulo tua ambulo.
I will also add that some colors attract bugs more than others.
I experienced this first hand when I had several different colored stuff sacks laid out during the day. My bright blue bag had more flies than any other bag.
I actually decided to use this to my advantage and hang the bag several feet away.
Ambulo tua ambulo.
My 1st bugnet was tan color - I couldn't see out very well. All subsequent bug nets have been black which I find much better for seeing out of.
I have not noticed a difference with bugnet light/dark color attracting bugs. I can see blue (or red maybe) attracting more bugs.
The only color I'd change to would be one that made me invisible to bugs (no bugs). Until then, permethrin keeps them in check be it 10 or 100 bugs.
Last edited by oldpappy; 12-12-2015 at 10:56.
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