If you live in an area thick with mosquitoes, the average sprays and citronella candles might not be enough to keep the critters away from you and your family.  You may want to purchase mosquito traps if you spend a lot of time outdoors and in your yard.  The way most mosquito traps work is that they combine special chemicals that attract the mosquitoes to the unit, and then vacuum in the insects, thereby keeping them away from humans and family pets.

 

There are many top quality manufacturers of mosquito traps on the market today.  Coleman, Mosquito Magnet, and Lentek are a few of the most popular brands available.  Before you purchase any trap, be sure to check the size of the coverage area, as well as what additional accessories and replacement supplies you might need to buy.  Some of the traps not only use the technology to attract the insects into the trap, but also have other machines that you can place near your family to deter mosquitoes from finding you.

 

Whichever brand of mosquito traps that you prefer, you will need to maintain your purchase on a regular basis.  Consider purchasing tank covers and refill scents to keep your unit in good condition.  Also, if the weather conditions near your home start to get bad, you might want to protect your trap or bring it inside for winter storage.