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Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Spray
The threat of West Nile Virus makes it more important than ever to protect yourself and your loved ones from being bitten by mosquitoes. From insect repellents to mosquito traps, keep yourself and your children safe with our top choices for mosquito control, prevention, and eradication.
1) Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Spray
There are many times when your best option is to keep the mosquitos off you. A recent study by the "New England Journal of Medicine" found that insect repellents containing the chemical DEET provide the best protection against mosquito bites. Deep Woods Off! with 23.8% DEET provides longer protection than most, plus an unscented version which has only a slight odor.
2) Lentek Mosquito Trap
Want to enjoy your backyard without having to apply insect repellent each time you walk outside? Mosquito traps, the latest trend in mosquito control, work naturally without pesticides, chemical repellents or electric zaps, to lure and trap mosquitoes. Much less expensive than the well-known Mosquito Magnet, the Mosquito Trap comes from Lentek, a world leader in electronic pest control products.
3) OutdoorX Fite Bite Permethrin Fabric Spray
Spray your clothing once with Fite Bite permethrin for weeks of protection from mosquitoes and ticks. It binds tightly and safely to clothing and bedding to repel mosquitoes and other insects, and can be used in combination with DEET repellent on the skin. One application will last two weeks and at least two launderings.
4) Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent Lotion
An effective alternative for young children and others who may not want to use traditional chemical repellants, such as DEET, this insect repellent uses eucalyptus oil to repel mosquitoes. A recent study by the "New England Journal of Medicine" showed it to be effective against mosquitoes for an average of two hours, better than most non-DEET alternatives.
5) Mosquito Dunks
The best option for mosquito control is to target your efforts at the larval stage, by eliminating standing water that can attract breeding mosquitoes. If you have a pond or other standing water that can't be drained, then a biological mosquito larvacide, more commonly known as a mosquito dunk, can be used to kill mosquito larvae before they hatch, without damaging plants, fish, or wildlife.
