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Mosquitoes got you itching? Browse around here for some remedies. We have reviews of different mosquito traps and an educational resource about mosquitoes, and what you can do to avoid being bitten.

Top Mosquito Trap

June 26 — There's something new on the market that claims to help get rid of mosquitoes — that perennial summer pest. They're called mosquito traps and they're pricey.
Audrey Traynor says her kids spend a lot of time playing outside, "We're out here often, the kids are playing in the backyard, and we try to eat outside as much as possible."

But, a swarm of mosquitoes can drive them right back in the house.

Consumer Reports just tested three new mosquito traps: the Mosquito Magnet Liberty, the Lentek Mosquito Trap, and the SonicWeb from Applica. A bug zapper was used for comparison.

All the traps warm up to simulate body heat, something that attracts mosquitoes. And, the two larger traps burn propane to give off carbon dioxide to mimic a person's breathing, another thing that's supposed to attract mosquitoes.

The smaller trap, the SonicWeb, uses sticky paper wrapped on a cylinder to catch the bugs.

The traps were tested in a sealed room with thousands of mosquitoes. All the traps outperformed the zapper. And, the two larger ones went even further, catching three times as many mosquitoes as the SonicWeb.

While no trap guarantees you'll never get bitten, Consumer Reports top choice is the Mosquito Magnet Liberty. But, at $500, it's also the most expensive. Testers found its wheels make it easy to move around and its frame is sturdy and compact.

Consumer Reports says be aware that mosquito traps need to be placed away from people to avoid luring mosquitoes to you. That means you may need a long extension cord. And, children need to be kept away from the traps.