When your yard is full of hungry mosquitoes, spending time outside can be a health hazard. There are several products out there that claim to help you fend off these pests and keep them from biting you, but not all of these products live up to their claims. Below, we’ll go through some of the most common mosquito deterrents to help you separate fact from fiction. And for top-notch protection from mosquitoes without the hassles of relying on deterrents, choose the proven mosquito spraying solutions we offer to homeowners located throughout St. John and the Northwest Indiana area.
The Truth About Common Mosquito Deterrents
Here’s a closer look at some of the most common mosquito deterrents out there and which ones can actually help you keep these irritating insects at bay:
What Works
- DEET – If you’ve ever purchased a mosquito repellent spray or lotion, there’s a good chance that DEET was the main ingredient. This compound is effective at keeping ticks off of you, which is why its use is so widespread.
- Picaridin – Although it isn’t as prevalent, because it hasn’t been around for as long, picaridin is similar to DEET in both its efficacy and the applications it’s used in.
- Mosquito Traps – Mosquito traps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but the effective models generally utilize bait and the release of carbon dioxide to trap and kill mosquitoes. These devices can be effective, but they can be expensive.
What Doesn’t Work
- Citronella Candles – While Citronella does have some pest-repellent qualities when it’s on its own, these qualities are rendered ineffective in candle form. Citronella candles haven’t been shown to be any more effective than regular household candles at drawing away mosquitoes.
- Wristbands – Wristbands, regardless of their claims or their effectiveness, only protect your wrist and leave the rest of your body unprotected.
- Sonic Devices – A handful of sound-emitting devices have popped up on the market claiming to keep mosquitoes away by emitting dragonfly sounds. The problem with these products is that there’s no actual evidence of dragonfly noises deterring mosquito swarms.
Why Choose Our Professional Mosquito Spraying in St. John
Choosing our professional mosquito spraying means getting better protection without the headaches of constantly reapplying sprays or filling up mosquito traps. We’ll significantly reduce your yard’s mosquito population and prevent additional populations from developing over time.
We offer superb mosquito spraying to our neighbors in these areas:
- St. John
- Griffith
- Dyer
- Crown Point
- Munster
- Schererville
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For mosquito spraying in St. John, contact us today!
