In the majority of the U.S., spring was both warmer and wetter than average. That means most of us can expect a bumper crop of mosquitoes this summer.
Pesky mozzies are more than mere annoyance: mosquitoes are capable of transmitting several diseases, including West Nile virus, Zika virus, malaria, dengue fever, Chikungunya, and dog heartworm.
We have some unique gift suggestions to help you protect your family and guests against itchy, unhealthy mosquito bites. Best of all, these unique gifts act without the use of chemical sprays that could potentially harm beneficial insects such as honey bees and lady bugs.
Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, this 100% cotton beach towel repels mosquitos from your personal space. It uses a nanoparticle matrix to bind a non-toxic repellent approved by the World Health Organization to the towel’s fibers to provide odorless spray-free protection. While standard insect repellents must be reapplied after swimming or sunbathing, it provides continuous and environmentally friendly protection against insects without DEET.
Mosquitoes can get inside your house when a door is open, by riding in on your clothing or through undetected holes in window screens. This portable indoor mosquito trap uses the principles of carbon dioxide and light to lure the insects that find their way into the house. The device’s whisper-quiet fan traps the mosquitoes in a compartment where they die of dehydration. The trap weighs less than 3 lbs. and is about the size of a thermos for easy portability and unobtrusive set up.
When you’re out and about, this personal mosquito repeller clips unobtrusively to a belt and keeps away mosquitoes within a 7-1/2 ft. radius for up to 120 hours. The device automatically emits the subtle floral scent of geraniol, a plant-derived essential oil that naturally repels mosquitoes, as well as ticks and no see-ums. Laboratory tests performed by a University of Florida entomologist proved geraniol to be more effective than DEET at warding off biting insects. Know a young person heading off to camp? This is a great unique gift for a going-away present.
To control the mosquito population around your home as much as possible, eliminate sources of standing water – and not just the obvious bird baths and empty flower pots. Clear clogged gutters, don’t leave pet bowls outdoors, bring in kids’ toys and drain the wading pool. Even the amount of water that fits in a bottle cap creates a potential mosquito breeding spot.
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