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"Strange travel suggestions are God's dancing lessons."
--Kurt Vonnegut

List of countries where malaria is a problem.



Essential on a Serious Walkabout

If you're staying in budget lodgings overseas (we call them "exotic") then you know that even screens on windows often mean nothing to the phylum Arthropoda. (Bugs and insects.) Our Sleepscreen is the perfect solution. Designed to fit on a bed, using sheets and bedspread, or sleeping bag. Works outside as well. Ultralight and ultra small, the Sleepscreen is a freestanding net tent that stops even no-see-ums. Fire retardant with fiberglass poles and stuff sack. Again, an essential on a Walkabout. (10 ounces, 17" x 2.5" in stuff sack)

Sleepscreen


#1037 Sleepscreen (with poles) $34.75

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Tropicscreen

Complete Insect Protection

Our most secure model, The TropicScreen II, is a freestanding net tent which fits on most beds. Fairly large and heavy compared to the SleepScreens, it completely encloses one or two people with a nylon floor and nylon mesh netting to keep out the smallest bugs. The large zippered side allows easy access. Includes poles. Size: 91'' x 53'' x 36'' high. Weight: 3 lbs. (with poles). Grey netting with burgundy floor and sleeves.

#349 TropicScreen II (with poles) $80.00

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Relocating to a Place with Bugs?

Spider Mosquito Net Our Repel Spider Mosquito Net is the perfect solution. Spacious and elegant two people net fits all size beds. 156 squares per square inch mesh. Circular shaped; one point suspension system. 72" diameter x 98" high. Lightweight, 16 oz., and pretty small when compressed in enclosed stuff sack: 13" L x 4.5" W.

#6010 Spider Mosquito Net $52.00

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Bug Proof your Sleepscreen (and clothes) for weeks at a time

Sawyer's Permethin Sawyer's Permethrin repellent offers up to six week protection for Sleepscreens and clothing, even through several washings. Also great for tents and bedding. Not an insect repellent for your skin. Rather, spray on Sleepscreen or fabric before (or during) your trip to the tropics -- or other bug infested areas -- for additional protection. 6 oz. of repellent. Permethrin is non-toxic to humans but kills insect on contact. Odorless when dry. Pump spray.

#SP647N $8.00

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Mosquito Headnet

Cover Your Head

Our Walkabout Mosquito Headnet is made of super fine netting which stops even the ubiquitous insect species known as No See Ums. Headnet eliminates need to plaster face with repellent. Attaches securely under arms. High visibility black mesh; packs into its own integrated bag. Can be worn over your favorite cap. Very small when packed; 1.8 ounces.


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#3002 Mosquito Headnet $8.00

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Ben's 30% Insect Repellent

30% strength DEET formula. We recommend one bottle of 30% DEET for normal situations, and one of the 100% (below) for when the bugs are really bad. 4 ounce pump bottle.

4447 Ben's 30% Insect Repellent $6.00

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Killer Bug Juice

Ben's 100% Insect Repellent When it comes to repelling insects, there is no question that DEET is most effective. The more, the better. Packaged in a 1.25 oz. squeeze bottle, this mother of all insect repellents contains 100% DEET yet is odorless, colorless, and non-oily. E.P.A. authorized. The DEET content of this repellent is extremely high -- which is why it works. Carry along with normal repellent, for when the bugs get nasty.

#4440 Ben's 100 Max Formula $6.00

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Environmentally safe bug control

Citronella Candle




We recommend carrying a couple lemon scented citronella candles. They work, and smell good too. Perfect for when you're hanging around the room but not yet under your SleepScreen. Long burning candle (16-18 hours) in a flat round container for easy packing. 3.5 oz.


#1039 Citronella Candle $4.00

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Countries or Areas where Malaria Transmission Occurs

Remember the presence of Malaria has nothing to do with the number of mosquitoes. Thus we would recommend taking a SleepScreen and other protection in many other countries not listed here. However, be sure to take one if traveling to these countries. (* Means risk is low in most areas of that country.)

Press the first letter of the country you're interested in.

A B C D E F G H K I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


A
Afghanistan
Algeria*
Angola
Argentina*

B
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Burma (Myanmar)
Burundi

C
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde*
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote D'Ivore

D
Djibouti
Dominican Republic*

E
Ecuador
Egypt*
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia

F
French Guiana

G
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana

H
Haiti
Honduras
I
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq

J

K
Kenya

L
Laos
Liberia

M
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius*
Mexico
Morocco*
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)

N
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria

O
Oman

P
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines

Q

R
Russia*
Rwanda

S
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa*
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Surinam
Swaziland
Syria*

T
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Turkey*

U
Uganda

V
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam

W

X

Y
Yemen

Z
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Source: World Health Organization, personal research and experience


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