Mosquito control, bug zappers, traps and repellents
Zapper 
DynaTrap has been making environmentally friendly insect control products for the home since 2006. They make several insect traps for both interior or exterior use. Both the indoor and outdoor traps use the same methods, light and carbon dioxide, to attract insects. Although they also now have plug-in light traps. The DynaTraps are safe and … Read more
Are you fed up with mosquitoes bothering you in your house? It’s annoying having to swat them away with your hand during the day, but the worst is when they hover around your ears at night. I don’t know about you, but I hate it! So, maybe it’s time to do something about it. Let’s … Read more
It’s summer and you want to spend some time in your yard. But there’s a problem – mosquitoes! They fly around your head, land on you, drink some blood, and leave behind an itchy welt. Annoying and, because of the diseases they spread, they can be dangerous. This has always been the case in hotter … Read more
When it comes to repelling mosquitoes, some people have their own methods that they swear by, while for others, the same techniques are useless. One such method is burning coffee grounds. I’ve tried it, and the results weren’t conclusive. Perhaps it helped, but I wasn’t sure. Mosquito repellent coils are another method that involves burning … Read more
It’s mosquito season and you take precautions to protect yourself. But have you thought about your dog? You know about ticks and fleas, but mosquitoes? They do bite dogs, and they can transmit dangerous diseases. Here are some ways to keep your dog as safe as possible this summer. Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Dogs? As … Read more
Enjoying your garden in the summer months may mean you need some protective clothing (trousers, long-sleeve shirt) and some repellent. Not the most agreeable way to go out on a hot summer’s evening! But necessary to save you from being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Even when you think you are well protected, you find mosquito … Read more
Mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal on earth, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. In 2019 the number of people killed by malaria alone was 409,000. Unfortunately, malaria isn’t the only disease transmitted by mosquitoes, so it’s a good idea to stay protected. Wearing long-sleeved clothing and trousers is one of the best … Read more
You may have tried many methods to rid your yard of mosquitoes, but whatever you do, you’re still getting bitten. The skeeters are annoying, and their bites itchy, but worse, the diseases they transmit can be dangerous. Ideally, you would like a solution that’s environment-friendly and effective. Pre-treated clothing that repels mosquitoes and protects you … Read more
It’s widely believed that mosquitoes fly no higher than 25 feet. But of course, it depends on the species and climatic conditions. Would a salt marsh mosquito, that can fly over 40 miles to find a blood meal, fly at the same height as an Aedes aegypti that only travels only a few hundred feet? … Read more
You may have seen devices or even apps you can charge on your phone that emit ultrasonic sounds only mosquitoes can hear. The manufacturers claim these sounds can repel mosquitoes. It’s a nice idea, no more dousing yourself with repellents or using unpleasant chemicals. Some of these devices have been around for a few years, … Read more