Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame for an insect protection device for use with a building opening, comprising at least two vertical frame struts (1.1, 1.2), at least two horizontal frame struts (2.1, 2.2), and profile connectors (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2) in each case comprising at least one first connecting arm (7) and one second connecting arm (8), characterised in that each profile connector (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2) has a rotational joint (11) between the connecting arms (7, 8) having at least one axis of rotation (9, 10), such that in an initial position the vertical frame struts (1.1, 1.2) and the horizontal frame struts (2.1, 2.2) are oriented parallel to one another and that, by pivoting the frame struts (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2) relative to one another about the axes of rotation (9, 10) of the rotational joints (11) of the profile connectors (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.