Mosquitoes can quickly take over your yard in the warmer months, making it annoying and even dangerous to spend time outside. Getting these pests under control is crucial, but there’s a lot of misinformation about exactly what does and doesn’t effectively deter mosquitoes. Below, we’ll go through some of the effective ways to deter mosquitoes, along with some of the ineffective deterrents out there. And for protection you can depend on, we offer proven mosquito spraying to our neighbors located all over the Ridgefield, CT area.
The Truth About Mosquito Deterrents
Let’s take a look at some of the most effective ways to deter mosquitoes, as well as some common deterrents that should be avoided:
What Works
- You’ve probably come across mosquito repellents with DEET as the active ingredient, and for good reason. DEET is one of the most effective compounds out there at keeping mosquitoes and ticks off you, which is why most recommended repellents will contain this ingredient.
- Picaridin accompanies DEET as being an extremely effective mosquito repellent, though it’s not in as many products because it has only recently become available for use in the United States.
- Mosquito Traps use mosquito bait and emit CO² to attract and eliminate mosquitoes. And while these traps are effective, they’re also expensive and attract mosquitoes onto your property, making using them a risk.
What Doesn’t Work
- While citronella candles are often touted as being effective at attracting mosquitoes and keeping them away from you, they haven’t been shown to be any more effective than regular candles, and deterrents that attract these pests are risky.
- There are some sonic devices out there that claim to emit the sound of a dragonfly with the intention of keeping mosquitoes out.
- Even if wristbands are effective at providing protection from mosquitoes, they only protect your wrist, leaving the rest of your body vulnerable to mosquito bites.
Our Professional Mosquito Spraying in Ridgefield
Deterrents can help you get through a bonfire without completely being swarmed by mosquitoes, but it’s much more effective to keep them out of your yard altogether. With our proven mosquito spraying, we provide a barrier that effectively keeps mosquitoes at bay and prevents them from coming back.
We offer proven mosquito spraying to our neighbors in these areas:
- Ridgefield
- Danbury
- Branford
- Guilford
- Washington
- New Milford
- And throughout the surrounding communities
Contact us today to discover our mosquito spraying for the Ridgefield area!
