Where to find mosquito nets in Barbados
Mosquitoes are an ever present threat to the livelihood, well being and general comfort of Barbadians. They are a nuisance but more importantly, they spread dangerous and deadly diseases. These include Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and uncommonly Yellow Fever and Malaria. Keeping your environment free of mosquito breeding grounds is the best way to eliminate most of the pesky critters. However, mosquito nets, along with insect repellent or a citronella candles are amazing ways to keep the mosquitoes at bay. With that in mind, here are a few places you can find mosquito nets in Barbados.
All prices are quoted in Barbados Dollars.
Do It Best
Do It Best in Sheraton is a great starting place to obtain your mosquito net. You can purchase the Twin, Queen Size & King Sized nets for only $28. The mounting hardware ins included in these packages.
Fusionz Mart
If you often shop at Fusionz Mart, you can pick your mosquito net for $24 if you have twin or Full bed or for $35 if you bed is King or Queen sized. The ring is plastic and preinstalled for a quick an easy set up.
Abed’s
If you are in Sheraton or making your weekly, or even daily trip to town you can pop in to Abed’s to pick up a mosquito net for your bed for just $25. They fit all sizes of beds and come with ring pre-installed. The mounting hardware is included in the package.
Woolworth
A notable mention is Woolworth. They often carry mosquito nets in stock but unfortunately, they where out of stock during January 2021 and Feb 2021. You can always keep you eye our for when they pop back up and make your purchase there. Call (246)-426-5926 to see if they are in stock.
Facebook Marketplace or Bajan Marketplace
If push comes to shove and everywhere listed is out, you can always check Facebook and purchase your mosquito net online. The prices seen range from $20-$40. Be sure to check with t the seller on the size and set up of your net before your make your purchase.
Can’t drill a hole into your roof to hang your mosquito net?
Don’t worry, you’ve got options.
Adhesive Hardware
A hanging canopy has a certain appeal to it. It can be very elegant or romantic, outside of it’s very practical purpose. So if drilling is out of the question, you can always stick it to the roof with an adhesive hook, like Command Strips, and use a nylon, a string or lace to hang the canopy. This option is inexpensive and give that mosquito nets are light, the adhesive easily support.
Many of these adhesive come off clean even after years of remaining on cement and some woods. Be sure to check reviews of the adhesive you use and buy a good quality option to avoid your net falling on you while you sleep.
DIY Bedframe
Sometimes, the only available mosquito nets in Barbados are bed canopies. If you want your mosquito net to stand on the floor instead, you can build a standing canopy. Carter’s, Kooyman, Ace HB Hardware or any small hardware stores will have the materials you need. You can use PVC piping and corners for a light frame, Bamboo and string if your are feeling Boho or even wood for a rustic look. If you can weld, metal is an option for you. Search YouTube for a DIY build and in no time you will have your mosquito net and a ‘four poster’ bed.
Tent
Do you like camping, or you are just looking for an easy solution to the mosquito problem? Try a mosquito tent. So far Locate Barbados has not seen any locally, so let us know if you sell them so that we can talk about you! If importing them is not a problem for you, try these links on Amazon.
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Locating mosquito nets in Barbados can be time consuming if you don’t know where to look. However, these bed canopies are an amazing and inexpensive way to keep you and your families safe and are worth the time. Combining this and insect repellent or a lavender scented night cream or diffuser is sure to keep the mosquitoes away!
If you know of anywhere else that sells these products, please let us know in the comments so that we can verify and update our information, so that we can best serve you! If you are a business who sells mosquito nets, let us know, we would love to promote your product!
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