Alternative to the mosquito trap, the bug zapper
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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.
Bug Zappers
Bug Zappers usually use light and heat to
attract insects to a device where they
come in contact with an electrical charge that electrocutes them. While
they are
very effective at killing insects, they are only slightly effective at
killing mosquitoes.
Pros:
They do kill bugs - chemical free.
Cons:
Limited effectiveness, can potentially pose a safety hazard around
children and
pets, kill more beneficial insects than mosquitoes, and require a lot of
maintenance.
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