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Mosquito Control: The Best Ways to Effectively Combat Mosquitoes

Author : All Mosquito Netting Info

Mosquito-born diseases affect millions of people worldwide each
year. The bite of a mosquito can result in anything from a skin
irritation to contracting malaria. Clearly, mosquitoes are not
just a nuisance, but also potentially harmful. By taking
measures such as wearing long pants in wooded areas or disposing
of standing water, you can minimize the chances of attracting
mosquitoes. These measures, however, are often not enough, and
specialty products used to combat mosquitoes are required. Each
of the products used for mosquito control have varying degrees
of effectiveness, and it is important to know that some may be
better than others.



Mosquito Nets

There are a variety of mosquito nets available in different
sizes, materials and shapes. Each style of net has its
advantages, and ensuring that you are using the most suitable
one increases your chances of eliminating mosquitoes. It is
crucial to find a net that has a mesh size large enough to allow
air to circulate, but small enough to keep the mosquitoes out.
Mosquito nets can be used to cover small and large areas such as
your bed or your porch. Mosquito nets are an effective way to
naturally combat mosquitoes. You can find mosquito nets here: www.tra
velhealthhelp.com.



Electric mosquito zapper

An electric zapper works by using ultraviolet light to lure
in bugs and then kills them upon contact with its lethal dose of
electrical charge. Unfortunately, although this is a highly
successful way of killing bugs, mosquitoes are not actually
attracted to ultraviolet light, and research into this method of
mosquito control shows that 90% of what the electric zapper
kills are actually insects that do not bite. In fact, some of
the bugs that are killed are those that help us eliminate
mosquitoes by eating them. You can find electric mosquito
zappers here: www.mosqui
to-zapper.com.



Mosquito Magnet

Like the electric mosquito zapper, the mosquito magnet is
one of several mosquito traps that claim to best eliminate the
pesky insects. The mosquito magnet works by releasing a carbon
dioxide spray, heat and moisture that the mosquito mistakes for
prey. Once the mosquito gets too close to the magnet, it is
sucked in and eventually dies of dehydration. The mosquito
magnet is run by a propane tank and can therefore be transported
anywhere. This form of mosquito control is the most expensive of
all methods and there is no conclusive scientific evidence to
support its effectiveness. You can find mosquito magnets here:
www.mosquitomagnet.com.



Mosquito Repellent

There are a number of natural and chemical mosquito
repellents that work to repel mosquitoes. The synthetic chemical
repellent, DEET, is the most effective. It is essentially a
poison that masks the natural odor and carbon monoxide that is
released from the human body. DEET must be used with caution,
especially with children. It has been known to cause dizziness
and can severely irritate the skin. For these reasons, many
people choose to use a natural mosquito repellent like a
citronella spray. Citronella has active ingredients that repel
mosquitoes and for some, the lemon smell is very appealing. You
can find mosquito repellent here: www.
travelhealthhelp.com. Read more about mosquito repellents
here: www.about.com.


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