Few pests are capable of sucking the fun out of the summer as effectively as mosquitoes. To prevent these pests from buzzing around your yard throughout the warmer months, it’s crucial to fight them off. To help you figure out which common pest deterrents can actually help you keep mosquitoes at bay, and which should be avoided, we’ll go through some of them below. And for effective protection from these insects without the need to turn to deterrents, choose the cutting-edge mosquito spraying solutions we offer to our neighbors located all over the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
The Truth About Common Mosquito Deterrents
Here’s a quick look at a few common mosquito deterrents out there and whether or not they work:
What Works
- Mosquito Traps – There are many kinds of mosquito traps out there, but they generally fight mosquitoes by using bait to draw them in and trap them. And while these traps can be effective in eliminating large numbers of mosquitoes, they’re often expensive.
- DEET – DEET is one of the most widely-used ingredients in mosquito sprays and lotions because it’s extremely effective at keeping these insects off of your skin and clothing. If you’re shopping around for personal mosquito protection, DEET sprays and lotions are a pretty dependable choice.
- Picaridin – Picaridin is comparable to DEET in how it’s used and how effective it is at keeping mosquitoes off of you. However, because it hasn’t been available for use in the United States for as long as DEET, it’s tougher to find in repellent products.
What Doesn’t Work
- Wristbands – Pest repellent wristbands should be avoided simply because, even if they do provide some protection, they only protect your wrist.
- Citronella Candles – Citronella can be useful in some pest deterrent products, but in candle form, it’s no more effective than household candles at keeping mosquitoes away.
- Sonic Devices – Some products claim to keep mosquitoes away by emitting the sounds made by a dragonfly. The problem with these products is that there’s no evidence supporting the claim that dragonfly noises do anything to keep mosquitoes at bay.
Our Professional Mosquito Spraying on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
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We offer top-notch mosquito spraying to our neighbors in:
- Berlin
- Salisbury
- Ocean City
- Worcester County
- Wicomico County
- And throughout the surrounding areas
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