The Truth About Common Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere’s a quick look at some of the most common mosquito deterrents and whether or not they can actually help you keep these insects at bay:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- DEET –\u00a0<\/strong>When it comes to keeping mosquitoes off of your skin and your clothing, DEET is one of the most effective products out there. Because of this, it’s widely used in mosquito-repelling sprays and lotions.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin –\u00a0<\/strong>Picaridin is similar to DEET in its effectiveness and how it’s used. However, the use of picaridin isn’t as prevalent as DEET because it hasn’t been available in the United States until recently.<\/li>\n
- Mosquito Traps –\u00a0<\/strong>Mosquito traps can come in various shapes and sizes, but they generally operate by drawing in mosquitoes with bait and trapping them. These traps can be effective when it comes to trapping and killing mosquitoes, but they can also be expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Doesn’t Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Citronella Candles –\u00a0<\/strong>While Citronella can be a helpful pest deterrent on its own, it’s far less effective when turned into a candle.<\/li>\n
- Wristbands –\u00a0<\/strong>Even if a pest-repelling wristband offers some sort of protection, they only protect your wrist. For personal protection, choose a lotion or a spray, which will offer more complete coverage.<\/li>\n
- Sonic Devices –\u00a0<\/strong>There are some devices out there that claim to keep mosquitoes away by emitting the sounds made by a dragonfly. However, these products are ineffective, as there’s no evidence of dragonfly noises actually having an effect on mosquito presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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