The Truth About Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nLet’s take a look at some of the most effective ways to deter mosquitoes, as well as some common deterrents that should be avoided:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You’ve probably come across mosquito repellents with DEET<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n
- Mosquito Traps<\/strong>\u00a0use mosquito bait and emit CO\u00b2 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Doesn’t Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- While citronella candles<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n
- There are some sonic devices<\/strong> out there that claim to emit the sound of a dragonfly with the intention of keeping mosquitoes out.<\/li>\n
- Even if wristbands<\/strong> are effective at providing protection from mosquitoes, they only protect your wrist, leaving the rest of your body vulnerable to mosquito bites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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