The Truth About\u00a0Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nLet’s take a quick look at some of the most common mosquito deterrents and whether or not they actually work:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Mosquito Traps –\u00a0<\/strong>There’s a wide range of mosquito traps out there, but some of them can be quite effective. These traps work by luring in mosquitoes and trapping them. However, mosquito traps can be expensive, and they operate by attracting mosquitoes, which could draw neighborhood mosquitoes to your property.<\/li>\n
- DEET –\u00a0<\/strong>You’ve probably come across mosquito repellents that utilize DEET as their active ingredient. This is because DEET is incredibly effective as a pest repellent. Products that list this ingredient are generally dependable when it comes to keeping mosquitoes off of you.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin –\u00a0<\/strong>Although it isn’t as common as DEET, simply because it hasn’t been available in the U.S. for as long, picaridin is another extremely effective pest repellent. There aren’t many products that use this ingredient just yet but expect to see more of it in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Wristbands – <\/strong>Mosquito wristbands, even if they are effective, only provide protection for your wrist and leave the rest of your body vulnerable.<\/li>\n
- Sonic Devices –\u00a0<\/strong>Products claiming to emit dragonfly sounds and keep mosquitoes at bay are getting more popular, but there’s not any evidence that the sound of dragonflies actually keeps mosquitoes away.<\/li>\n
- Citronella Candles –\u00a0<\/strong>Citronella candles are commonly sold as mosquito repellents. However, when Citronella is in candle form, it’s not any more effective than regular candles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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