The Truth About\u00a0Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere’s a closer look at some common mosquito deterrents to help you determine what works and what doesn’t:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Mosquito Traps –\u00a0<\/strong>There are several varieties of mosquito traps out there, but many of them can be effective when it comes to trapping and killing mosquitoes. These products operate by attracting and trapping mosquitoes, which can reduce the number of these pests that are flying around your yard.<\/li>\n
- DEET –\u00a0<\/strong>You’ve probably come across DEET mosquito repellents before, and this is for good reason. DEET is extremely effective when it comes to keeping mosquitoes off of your skin and clothing, which is why it’s commonly used in a wide range of pest repellent products.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin –\u00a0<\/strong>Due to not being available in the US until recently, picaridin isn’t quite as common as DEET. However, when it comes to effectiveness, picaradin and DEET are similar. It isn’t used in too many products right now, but the use of picaridin will likely become more widespread in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Wristbands –\u00a0<\/strong>Even if they do provide some level of protection, wristbands only protect your wrist. These deterrents leave most of your body vulnerable, which is why they should generally be avoided.<\/li>\n
- Sonic Devices –\u00a0<\/strong>There are many products on the market that claim to keep mosquitoes at bay by emitting dragonfly sounds. The problem with these products is that there’s no proof of dragonfly sounds actually deterring mosquito populations.<\/li>\n
- Citronella Candles –\u00a0<\/strong>Citronella can be useful in the fight against mosquitoes, but turning it into a candle more or less neutralizes these mosquito-fighting properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Because mosquito infestations\u00a0are such a common problem, there’s a long list of products out there that claim to keep them out. To help you determine which deterrents work and which you should avoid, we’ll go into detail about some of the most common deterrents below. And to keep these pests at bay without relying on deterrents, turn to the pros. With our professional mosquito spraying, we help our neighbors located all over the Midlothian, VA area fight these insects without relying on deterrents.<\/p>\n