How can I avoid mosquitoes?

Mosquito bites can cause itchiness to illness. One way to avoid these is to prevent from getting bitten in the first place. Physical barriers, mosquito nets have been found to totally shield you from mosquitoes. However, these devices do nothing to control actual mosquito populations.

If you are out of bed and without a mosquito net, you can use a mosquito repellent product as topical protection against mosquitoes. It has been observed that there are some mosquito repellent that can give up to 12 hours of protection, though it can cause mild to severe side effects when inhaled or ingested by accident. Other topical repellents include botanical treatments such as eucalyptus and citronella, though these need to be applied more frequently.

How do I control mosquitoes then if I'm not spending too much time outside?

If you aren't traveling through jungles or places infested by mosquitoes, it's more ideal to utilize mosquito traps, as topical ointments can cause side effects. Mosquito traps work differently but have two basic functions. These functions are to attract and kill mosquitoes.

Many people have been using bug zappers to kill mosquitoes in their home. How do I control mosquitoes with a bug zapper you ask? The bug zapper works by ensnaring and then electrocuting mosquitoes with light. What might surprise you though is that light doesn't attract all kinds of mosquitoes, so bug zappers don't always work. Hence the existence of more up-to-date devices that deceive mosquitoes in other ways. Major mosquito attractants like a plume of carbon dioxide, vapor, scent of lactic acid and warmth are therefore used.

How do I control mosquitoes alternatively?

If the devices mentioned still don't work for you, you can use biocontrol as another way of reducing mosquito problems. With biocontrol, you use other animals like bats and birds to naturally get rid of mosquitoes. Before you plan on this solution, though, be consious of the fact that bats can be carriers of rabies and so may not be the best choice.

How do I control mosquitoes as well as eradicate them completely?

Although most devices and repellents actually work, other factors can change their effectiveness:

Number of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes breed quickly and so will always be there even through you've tried to get rid of them.

Several species. Not all species of mosquitoes are attracted to the same things.

Breeding locations. Mosquitoes are adept to breeding in almost every condition.

Up to now there is not one answer to eliminating mosquito populations. Perhaps the best way to go about it is to comprehend the nature of mosquitoes in your area first and then find devices or repellents that correspond to that aspect. It is impossible to eradicate the whole mosquito population, but it is possible to reduce it.