Mosquitoes are not only irritating pests, but they can also be dangerous. Keeping these pests out of your yard is essential, and there’s a long list of products out there that claim to help you do just that. However, many of these products don’t live up to their claims, and it can be tricky to know what works and what doesn’t. To help you navigate common mosquito deterrents, we’ll go through some of them below. And to help you fight these pests, we offer proven mosquito spraying to our neighbors located all over the Encinitas, CA area.
The Truth About Common Mosquito Deterrents
Here’s a more in-depth look at how commonly used mosquito deterrents work—or how they waste your time and money:
What Works
- DEET is one of the most common ingredients in mosquito repellent lotions and sprays, and it’s for good reason. This compound is extremely effective at keeping mosquitoes off your clothing and your skin, and the products that utilize DEET as the main ingredient are often dependable.
- Picaridin is often compared to DEET both in how effective it is and in the different ways it’s used. And while it’s just as dependable as DEET, picaridin isn’t quite as common due to not being available for use in the United States until relatively recently.
- Mosquito Traps come in several different designs, but they all generally operate by using bait to lure mosquitoes in and trap them. And although these products can be effective, they’re also generally expensive.
What Doesn’t Work
- There are some sonic devices out there that claim to keep mosquitoes away by emitting dragonfly sounds. However, there’s no evidence to support the claim that dragonfly noises deter mosquitoes, which is why these products should be avoided.
- Whatever claims pest repellent wristbands may make, they only protect your wrist, which is why they should also be avoided.
- While citronella can have pest repellent properties in some forms, it’s largely ineffective as a candle.
How Our Mosquito Spraying Protects Encinitas Residents
To fight mosquitoes and prevent them from coming back, turn to the pros. Our top-notch mosquito spraying utilizes advanced products to bring you dependable protection with every application.
We offer proven mosquito spraying to our neighbors in these areas:
- Encinitas
- Oceanside
- Carlsbad
- San Diego County
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For mosquito spraying in Encinitas, contact us today!
