Banish mosquitoes from your yard with these traps and repellents
Who doesn’t love a backyard party that runs late into a warm summer night? Unfortunately, mosquitoes often crash, and these unwanted guests can be tough to banish. These mosquito traps and repellents can help you reclaim your outdoor space and avoid irritating bites.
1. Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray
This backyard bug control spray from Cutter kills mosquitoes and protects against other unwelcome pests like house flies, ticks, fleas, and moths for up to 12 weeks. Simply attach the sprayer to your garden hose and treat 5,000 square feet of your lawn
2. Stafi Outdoor Wireless Mosquito Zapper
This highly-rated wireless bug zapper has an automatic day and night sensor and lasts for up to 16 hours after a micro USB charge. You’ll learn to love the satisfying zap which means there’s one less mosquito to bother you.
3. TIKI Citronella Candle
This 28-ounce candle from TIKI repels mosquitoes for up to 32 hours of burn time. The triple wick design reduces waste and keeps the candle melting evenly. The bucket candle also provides soft lighting and looks great as a centerpiece.
4. Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Lantern
If you’re looking for a flame-free alternative to citronella candles, try this mosquito-repellent lantern from Thermacell. The DEET-free, scent-free lantern adds ambient lighting and up to 12 hours of protection against the annoying pests.
5. Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks
If you want to avoid harsh chemicals while repelling mosquitoes, these Murphy’s Naturals incense sticks are the perfect option. Made with cedarwood, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, and citronella essential oils, the incense smells great to people but awful to mosquitoes. Each stick provides about two and a half hours of protection.
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