The Truth About Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nLet’s take a look at some common mosquito deterrents. Here’s what works, and what doesn’t:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You’ve most likely come across mosquito sprays with DEET<\/strong> due to its widespread use. DEET is one of the most effective mosquito-repelling products out there, which is why it’s such a common ingredient in sprays.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin <\/strong>is another effective ingredient used in sprays, but it’s not as prevalent yet because it only recently became available for use in the United States.<\/li>\n
- There’s a wide variety of mosquito traps<\/strong> out there, but the effective options use mosquito bait and release CO\u00b2 to draw mosquitoes in and trap them. These traps can be effective, but they can also attract mosquitoes onto your property, which can be a risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Doesn’t Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Often advertised as “mosquito candles,” citronella candles<\/strong> are supposed to attract mosquitoes and draw them away from you. However, they haven’t been shown to be any more effective than regular candles, which aren’t noticeably effective in the first place.<\/li>\n
- Sonic devices<\/strong>\u00a0claiming to deter mosquitoes by emitting a sound akin to a dragonfly have started to pop up in the marketplace, but there’s no proof that the sound of dragonflies actually does anything to scare off mosquitoes.<\/li>\n
- Wristbands<\/strong>, even if they do offer some protection, only protect your wrist and leave the rest of your body vulnerable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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