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Physical Barriers Physical barriers, such as mosquito nets on windows and doors, can help keep these insects from entering your home or front porch.—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 The company accepted charitable grants, including thirty million dollars from what was then called Open Philanthropy, a hub of the effective-altruism movement whose commitments included supporting the distribution of mosquito nets to the global poor.—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Fuel shortages increased the cost of transportation, and the production of key health commodities like mosquito nets which are made of polyester, which is made of petrochemicals.—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026 Still, slather or spray yourself with plenty of repellent (there’s a natural one provided in your room) and make sure to close the mosquito nets around your bed at night.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mosquito net