When mosquitoes are constantly buzzing around your yard, it can be difficult to actually enjoy the outdoors. Keeping these insects at bay is essential for maintaining outdoor spaces you can feel comfortable in, Still, it can be tough to do with the sheer number of products that claim to fight them. To help you determine what works and what should be avoided, we’ll highlight some of the most common deterrents below. And for top-notch protection without the need to rely on deterrents, our team offers proven mosquito spraying solutions to our neighbors spanning the entire Jonestown, PA area.
The Truth About Mosquito Deterrents
Here’s a quick look at some common mosquito deterrents and whether or not they can help you in the fight against these pests:
What Works
- Mosquito Traps – Mosquito traps come in many shapes and sizes and generally work by using bait and emitting carbon dioxide to lure in and trap mosquitoes. Although these devices can be pricey, they can help reduce the number of mosquitoes buzzing around your property.
- DEET – You’re probably used to seeing DEET as an active ingredient in mosquito repellents. DEET is one of the most effective ingredients out there for keeping mosquitoes off of you, though it doesn’t do anything to keep these pests out of your yard.
- Picaridin – Picaridin, like DEET, is an effective mosquito repellent for personal protection. The only reason it’s not used in as many products is that it simply hasn’t been available for use in the United States as long as DEET.
What to Avoid
- Wristbands – Even if wristbands that claim to repel mosquitoes provide some protection, they only protect your wrist and leave the rest of your body unprotected.
- Sonic Devices – Several devices on the market claim to emit the sound of a dragonfly, keeping mosquitoes at bay. These devices are ineffective simply because there’s no evidence showing that the sound of dragonflies keeps mosquitoes away.
Why Choose Our Professional Mosquito Spraying in Jonestown?
Choosing our professional mosquito spraying helps you keep mosquitoes out of your yard without the headaches of relying on deterrents and repellents. Our top-notch treatments quickly address active mosquito populations and put a barrier in place that keeps your yard protected from these pests.
We offer proven mosquito spraying to our neighbors in these areas:
- Jonestown
- Reading
- Lebanon
- Berks County
- Lebanon County
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For mosquito spraying in Jonestown, contact us today!
