There are numerous summer pleasures, including days by the water, mornings in the garden, and fresh produce. However, there is one major disadvantage: bugs. And there is no bug more irritating than mosquitoes. With their biting and buzzing, mosquitoes can drive even the most placid person insane during the height of summer, so any indoor-friendly method of eliminating them is welcome in our homes.
There are numerous mosquito traps and repellents on the market, but if you intend to use one in your home, it should be as inconspicuous and harmless as possible. We use sticky paper or ultraviolet lights for interior mosquito traps. They are effective, chemical-free, and typically nearly unnoticeable. Obviously, the larger your home, the larger or more traps you'll need, but these options are as out of sight as it gets. Did we also mention how effective they are? We have only selected products that receive either our personal stamp of approval or high consumer ratings.
Obviously, the most effective technique to eliminate mosquitoes within your home is to use mosquito preventive measures that prevent their entry. This could involve eliminating standing water near your home, purchasing an outdoor insect zapper, incorporating mosquito-repelling plants into your landscape, and possibly spraying your yard or the perimeter of your property. However, these indoor mosquito traps will help control any mosquitoes that make it inside.
1. KATCHY Indoor UV Light Insect Trap
You will be convinced by the "after" pictures provided by satisfied reviewers of this clever trap. (And perhaps possibly permanently disfigured.) This UV-based insecticide with over 32,000 five-star ratings promises to work by enticing mosquitoes with light, sucking them in with a quiet fan, and trapping them, along with gnats and fruit flies, on sticky glue boards. However, the manufacturer states that it is less effective against larger house flies, so keep that in mind. It includes four glue boards, but you will ultimately need to acquire additional.
Buy: KATCHY Indoor UV Light Insect Trap
2. DynaTrap Half-Acre Mosquito Trap
The half-acre mosquito trap from DynaTrap is the most expensive product on our list, but it delivers the best value for the money. Warm UV light reacts with the coating to emit carbon dioxide, simulating breath to attract bloodsucking insects. A silent fan draws them into a receptacle that can be simply removed and emptied when full. In addition, this model's sturdy, all-weather construction makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. The bulb's lifespan is approximately four months, which is sufficient to see you through the season. Additionally, it captures flies, wasps, gnats, and various other flying insects.
Buy: DynaTrap Half-Acre Mosquito Trap
3. iBa Electric Indoor Bug Zapper (2-Pack)
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The producer of this device claims it is "by far" the most powerful zapper on the market. And if mosquitoes are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your pest problems, you'll be relieved to hear that this trap catches all flying insects. This is a zapper, so you will hear when it captures an insect.
Buy: iBa Electric Indoor Bug Zapper (2-Pack)
4. DynaTrap DT2000XLP-AZSR Extra Large Mosquito & Flying Insect Trap
The DynaTrap DT2000XLP-AZSR Insect Trap suffocates mosquitoes and other flying insects in silence. This trap features a bigger design to capture more insects and provides three-way protection for up to an acre. It has a UV fluorescent bulb and a titanium dioxide-coated surface that emits carbon dioxide. The strong, whisper-quiet fan draws insects into the basket and traps them there. Designed for use both indoors and outdoors, it is resistant to all weather conditions.
Buy: DynaTrap DT2000XLP-AZSR Extra Large Mosquito & Flying Insect Trap
5. Yellow Sticky Trap, 12-Pack
These sticky traps are designed to capture flying pests of houseplants, such as fungus gnats and whiteflies, when placed in potted soil. However, the super-sticky adhesive will also capture any mosquitoes that arrive on it (mosquitoes are not attracted to houseplants, but they may be attracted to standing water, such as in a drainage dish). You can also place these traps near a light to catch other flying insects, in a garbage can or near a bowl of fruit to catch fruit flies, and near a light to catch other flying insects.
Buy: Yellow Sticky Trap, 12-Pack
6. Wall Sconce Light Trap
Users adore the fact that this sconce-style trap does not take up any space on your countertops. It only covers up to 900 square feet, so depending on the size of your home, you may want to consider getting two. The mirrored inside doubles the UV light irradiation by up to a factor of three, so this little guy is certainly mighty. Once the mosquitoes are attracted inside, they are captured on a disposable glue board (six boards are included, but more will be required). It is also available in black and natural wood for a different aesthetic.
