Midgie-proofing the roof vents

[kurienp]

Hello

Did you ever manage to obtain a solution to this midge problem. I’ve very keen to find one too.

Small pack of Midge net from https://www.totallyherby.com/

Fabric glue from Amazon

Cut net to size and stick in place on the small vents in the popup tent.

If you want removable, then use magnets.

As you are in Edinburgh, and may go more often to the Highlands, also consider midge proofing the VW mosquito nets.

Get the large pack of midge net from

Natural midge repellent, Scottish Manufacturer of midge nets, candles.

Midge repellent, repels mosquitoes, ticks and other insects, midge head net, midgie candles, insect bite and sting spray, essential oils.

www.totallyherby.com

Cut to size

Use glue gun to glue to mosquito net.

... Simples.

 

[Cali Phillip]

Small pack of Midge net from https://www.totallyherby.com/

Fabric glue from Amazon

Cut net to size and stick in place on the small vents in the popup tent.

If you want removable, then use magnets.

As you are in Edinburgh, and may go more often to the Highlands, also consider midge proofing the VW mosquito nets.

Get the large pack of midge net from

Natural midge repellent, Scottish Manufacturer of midge nets, candles.

Midge repellent, repels mosquitoes, ticks and other insects, midge head net, midgie candles, insect bite and sting spray, essential oils.

www.totallyherby.com

Cut to size

Use glue gun to glue to mosquito net.

... Simples.

The VW window screens are easy, a butter knife and a square of midge net.
Work round prising the two parts of plastic apart and sliding the net in.
They have been great but staying somewhere near the coast or high so there's a breeze / strong sun is easier.
What ever you do some will find a way in, on clothes etc so an evening killing session can be satisfying and talking antihistamines helps the itch if you do get bitten.

 

[kurienp]

The VW window screens are easy, a butter knife and a square of midge net.
Work round prising the two parts of plastic apart and sliding the net in.
They have been great but staying somewhere near the coast or high so there's a breeze / strong sun is easier.
What ever you do some will find a way in, on clothes etc so an evening killing session can be satisfying and talking antihistamines helps the itch if you do get bitten.

Thank you for that tip. Was too scared to pry them apart.

 

[johna]

I did similar to what sbmcd described above, for the small vents. Fibreglass netting sewn onto the tape around the vent, using a curved upholstery needle. A bit laborious but happy with the result.

 

[Skylark2.0]

Sit up top, get a curved needle and sew midge mesh over the vents, not easy but it works.

 

[Cali Phillip]

Sit up top, get a curved needle and sew midge mesh over the vents, not easy but it works.

agree, it took ages but looks good now done.

 

[Kat california]

Thank you for the replies. Has anyone tried spraying the net with Permethrin? I imagine that midges would still get through?

 

[Cali Phillip]

Thank you for the replies. Has anyone tried spraying the net with Permethrin? I imagine that midges would still get through?

not if its midge net

 

[Bryan2411]

The VW window screens are easy, a butter knife and a square of midge net.
Work round prising the two parts of plastic apart and sliding the net in.
They have been great but staying somewhere near the coast or high so there's a breeze / strong sun is easier.
What ever you do some will find a way in, on clothes etc so an evening killing session can be satisfying and talking antihistamines helps the itch if you do get bitten.

For those who’ve pried open the VW window screens, I’ve had a brief go on one, but seemed to do damage to the existing mesh.
Is the idea to totally separate the 2 plastic parts and refill the void with midge net like a sandwich? Or separate enough to add midge net on top of existing mesh?
Don’t really want to knacker the screen by overdoing it.
TIA

 

[Wildcamper]

All one needs is a square meter (can be smaller) of midge netting (per window, net curtain material works) and a good selection of strong magnets. Stick a small thin patch of felt to the base of the magnets to prevent scratching the van.

 

[Cali Phillip]

For those who’ve pried open the VW window screens, I’ve had a brief go on one, but seemed to do damage to the existing mesh.
Is the idea to totally separate the 2 plastic parts and refill the void with midge net like a sandwich? Or separate enough to add midge net on top of existing mesh?
Don’t really want to knacker the screen by overdoing it.
TIA

I cut the fly mesh out with a knife then pried the plastic apart enough to push in the midge net with a blunt edge. Repeat. I taped the corner holes also.

 

[Cali Phillip]

I cut the fly mesh out with a knife then pried the plastic apart enough to push in the midge net with a blunt edge. Repeat. I taped the corner holes also.

Also, practice getting the screen in efficiently, so as not to let in hordes of midge in. If theres loads on the screen, i often drive off slowly to blow the midge off, then stop and quickly take the screen out.