An alternative to mosquito traps, the bat
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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.
From their irritating whine to their
sting and itch of their bite, the mosquito
is at the bottom of human kind's list of favorite creatures. As new
information
emerges about the diseases they carry, their growing resistance to
insecticides,
and their increasing numbers, the mosquito, once nothing more than a
summer annoyance,
is capturing headlines worldwide.
Bats
Bats are well known mosquito eaters! A
single bat can eat hundreds of mosquitoes
every hour. However, research shows that only 10 to 15% of the average
bat's diet
is made up of mosquitoes. You can encourage bats to visit your yard by
building
a simple bat house. Plans can be readily found on the Internet. Bats are
a great
natural way to reduce mosquitoes around your home, just doesn't expect
they to have
a very big impact.
Pros:
They definitely eat mosquitoes.
Cons:
Limited effectiveness for home mosquito control.
Here is a list of the many types of mosquito control products. We have
listed the pros and cons of each type.
Mosquito Traps | Bug Zappers | Deet | Permethrin | Natural and Plant-Derived Repellents and Products
Mosquito Band Blocking Devices | Ultrasonic & Electronic Devices | Bats | Chemical Insecticides