The Truth About\u00a0Mosquito Deterrents<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere’s a wide range of mosquito deterrents out there. Let’s take a look at some of the most common products and whether or not they work:<\/p>\n
What Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Mosquito Traps\u00a0<\/strong>can come in a handful of shapes and sizes, but they generally work the same. These traps use bait and release carbon dioxide to attract and kill mosquitoes, and they can be helpful when it comes to reducing resident mosquito populations.<\/li>\n
- You’ve likely come across DEET<\/strong> repellents before, as it’s one of the most common ingredients in these types of products. DEET is effective when it comes to keeping mosquitoes off your skin and clothing, but frequent applications can be required.<\/li>\n
- Picaridin<\/strong>\u00a0is a similar product to DEET, and it’s generally used in the same applications. Picaridin isn’t as common as DEET for the simple reason that 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- Even if wristbands<\/strong> are able to provide some level of protection, they leave most of your body unprotected. For better protection, choose a product that can give you better coverage.<\/li>\n
- Sonic devices<\/strong>\u00a0emit dragonfly noises, claiming they keep mosquitoes at bay. The problem with these products is that there’s no evidence of dragonfly noises actually deterring mosquitoes, rendering these devices ineffective.<\/li>\n
- Citronella<\/strong>\u00a0on its own can deter pests, but its candle form hasn’t been shown to be any more effective than regular candles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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