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Bugs Getting Through Pool Screen
Insects getting inside your pool cage despite no visible tears. Why it happens and how to fix it in Orlando.
If bugs are getting into your pool enclosure but you can’t find obvious tears, the mesh itself may be the problem.
Why bugs get through intact screen
- Stretched mesh — After years of UV and thermal cycling, the weave stretches enough for small insects to pass through
- Standard mesh vs. tiny insects — Standard 18x14 fiberglass blocks mosquitoes but not no-see-ums or sand flies
- Spline gaps — The rubber gasket holding screen in the frame has shrunk, creating gaps
- Door gaps — Space between the door and frame when closed
- Bottom rail gaps — Where the screen meets the deck, gaps develop from settling
Solutions
- For no-see-ums specifically — Upgrade to 20x20 no-see-um mesh on lower panels and areas near seating
- For stretched mesh — Rescreening is the only fix for mesh that’s physically stretched beyond tolerance
- For spline gaps — Replace the spline (can be done without replacing the screen if the mesh is still good)
- For door gaps — Adjust or replace door weather stripping and hardware
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