The Truth About\u00a0Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere’s a long list of mosquito deterrents out there. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common deterrents and whether or not they work:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Mosquito Traps<\/strong>\u00a0can come in many forms, but they generally release carbon dioxide and use mosquito bait to attract and kill mosquitoes. These traps can be effective in reducing the number of mosquitoes on your property, but they can also be pricey.<\/li>\n
- DEET<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most common ingredients in pest repellent sprays and lotions, and it’s no coincidence. This compound is extremely effective at keeping mosquitoes off your skin and clothes, but it won’t keep these pests out of your yard and it can require frequent re-application.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin<\/strong>\u00a0is used similarly to DEET, and its efficacy is similar. Picaridin isn’t as common as DEET simply\u00a0because it hasn’t been available for use in the United States for as long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Regardless of the potential protection wristbands<\/strong> can provide, they still leave everywhere that\u00a0isn’t\u00a0<\/em>your wrist vulnerable to mosquito bites.<\/li>\n
- Sonic devices<\/strong>\u00a0claim to keep mosquitoes at bay by emitting the sound\u00a0of a dragonfly. However, these products are generally ineffective, as there’s no actual evidence of dragonfly sounds deterring mosquitoes.<\/li>\n
- Citronella candles<\/strong>\u00a0can deter pests, but turning citronella into a candle takes away most of its pest-repelling properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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