Mosquitoes spread disease through bites.
Pesticides and harsh chemicals are hazardous, especially to children or pets, or those especially sensitive to scents and chemicals. In order to be considered safe, a mosquito spray should not contain chemicals or ingredients harmful pets or people if it contacts skin or is ingested. Does this Spark an idea?
Repellents Versus Killers
Mosquito repellents and killers have a significant overlap but are not always the same thing. Mosquito repellents work by keeping mosquitoes away. Spray mosquito repellent on an item and you may not see any mosquitoes or be bitten, but it does not kill the mosquitoes. A mosquito killer destroys the mosquito. The downside of a mosquito killer is that you will spend a lot of time looking for individual mosquitoes. Mosquitoes do not have nests or specific entry points, making it virtually impossible to apply a pesticide killer to a specific location and kill more than the single mosquito you hit. Mosquito traps work best for killing mosquitoes.
Mosquito Traps
Natural mosquito traps attract mosquitoes without the use of toxic chemical or pesticide products. Types of natural mosquito traps include electronic mosquito traps and pheromone-based mosquito traps. Both of trap and kill mosquitoes without the use of chemicals or pesticides.
Mosquito Dunks
Mosquito dunks contain the natural, nontoxic pesticide Bt-israelensis. Place dunks in water where mosquitoes breed, such as ponds, birdbaths and gutters, to kill mosquito eggs and larvae before they can become adults. Dunks are pet safe and nontoxic.
Other Options
Garlic repels mosquitoes Make a chemical-free mosquito spray by mixing garlic powder with water and putting it in a spray bottle.
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