A yard full of mosquitoes makes spending time outside more irritating than enjoyable. There are several products out there that claim to help you keep these pests at bay, but they’re not always able to live up to these claims. To help you determine which products work, and which products should be avoided, we’ll go through some of the more common ones below. And for top-notch protection from these insects without the headaches that come with using deterrents, neighboring homeowners benefit from the professional mosquito spraying we offer in the Weatherford, TX area.
The Truth About Common Mosquito Deterrents
Here’s a closer look at commonly used mosquito deterrents and how they can or cannot help you keep these insects at bay:
What Works
- Mosquito Traps – There are many different kinds of mosquito traps out there, but they generally operate the same way. Mosquito traps use bait to attract mosquitoes and trap them inside. And while these devices can be effective in killing mosquitoes, they’re often expensive.
- DEET – If you’ve used mosquito repellent lotions or sprays, there’s a good chance that it contained DEET. DEET is used so widely because it is extremely effective at keeping mosquitoes from biting you, though it won’t do much to keep them out of your home’s outdoor spaces.
- Picaridin – Picaridin is similar to DEET in how effective it is at keeping mosquitoes off of your skin and clothing. However, it’s not quite as common as DEET, as it hasn’t been available for use in the United States for as long.
What Doesn’t Work
- Wristbands – Whether they use pest repellents or some sonic device, they should be avoided simply because they only provide protection for your wrist.
- Citronella Candles – While Citronella can have some pest repellent qualities on its own, it’s largely ineffective in candle form.
- Sonic Devices – Some devices have popped up on the market that claim to keep mosquitoes away from you by emitting the sounds of a dragonfly. However, these devices should be avoided, as there’s no evidence of dragonfly noises actually deterring mosquitoes.
Our Professional Mosquito Spraying in Weatherford
For better protection than deterrents can provide without the headaches of using them, turn to the pros at Lawn Doctor of Granbury-Burleson. With our proven mosquito spraying, we protect local homeowners from these harmful insects.
Our top-notch mosquito spraying is available to our neighbors in these areas:
- Weatherford
- Granbury
- Burleson
- Aledo
- Cleburne
- Burleson
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For mosquito spraying in Weatherford, contact us today!
