Mosquitoes Getting In? The Best Bug Screen Mesh for Ontario Summers

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You open your window for that sweet Muskoka breeze… and two mosquitoes, a blackfly, and an uninvited moth show up like it’s open mic night.

If that sounds familiar, your screen mesh is probably past its prime. Or just… wrong for Ontario.

Here’s what you need to know to keep the bugs out, the air flowing, and your summer peaceful.

🦟 Why Mesh Type Actually Matters in Ontario

Ontario summers = heat + humidity + bugs that bite like they’re on commission.
Your screen’s mesh is your first line of defense — but most homes still use the lowest grade fibreglass that stretches, rips, and lets in “just one more” mosquito.

Spoiler: Not all screen mesh is created equal.
Let’s break it down.

🔍 Mesh Comparison: What’s Best for Ontario?

Mesh TypeStrengthVisibilityAirflowBug ProtectionNotes
Standard FibreglassLowGoodExcellentDecentCheap, sags over time
Aluminum MeshMediumOkayGoodBetterStronger, dents easily
No-See-Um MeshMediumSlightly ReducedLowerExcellentGreat for blackflies & tiny pests
Pet-Resistant MeshVery HighReducedGoodExcellentDurable, holds up to claws + chaos
Stainless Security MeshExtremeLowerModerateImpeccableAlso blocks intruders—not cheap

🔧 The Best Bug Screen Meshes for Summer in Ontario

✅ Best Overall: No-See-Um Mesh

Perfect for people who live near the lake, cottage owners, and anyone who’s ever said, “Why am I still itchy?”

Pros:

  • Tightly woven
  • Blocks mosquitoes and smaller blackflies
  • Looks decent, lasts years

🐾 Best for Families and Pets: Pet-Resistant Mesh

Because kids and pets are hard on everything. This one won’t tear when someone leans on it… again.

💸 Best on a Budget: Aluminum Mesh

It won’t sag like fibreglass, and it’ll last longer.
Just don’t hit it with a soccer ball.

⚠️ What to Avoid

Builder-grade fibreglass
It’s like fast food: quick, cheap, and you regret it soon after.

Signs you’ve got bad mesh:

  • Sagging or bubbling
  • Torn corners
  • You can push a finger through it with almost zero resistance
  • You’re on a first-name basis with the local mosquito population

Bonus: Screen Mesh Add-Ons That Help

  • UV-blocking mesh – reduces heat and sun glare
  • Privacy mesh – blocks the view from the outside
  • Retractable screen systems – great for patios and wide doors

We carry and install all the above. If you’re not sure what to get, we’ll recommend the perfect match for your windows, doors, or patio sliders.

Mosquitoes getting through? Book your bug screen fix now

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