How Effective are Mosquito Repellent Sprays?

One of the most common pests found all across the globe is none other than the mosquito. These flying species tend to multiply their breeding during the summer season. It is that time of the year when all types of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya are on a rise. Thankfully, we have mosquito sprays to protect ourselves from mosquito bites instantly. 

Yes, all types of mosquitoes, be it Anopheles, or Aedes can be kept away with a mosquito spray. Quick and efficient, these sprays can at once kill the mosquitoes in your home, or garden. But there are some downsides to using such mosquito repellent sprays. So, are there better, and more effective mosquito control products than these sprays? 

In this post, we aim to help you understand how effective are mosquito killer sprays? Is the effectiveness of such sprays the same indoors and outdoors?

What are Mosquito Repellents?

As the name suggests, mosquito repellents are products formulated to repel mosquitoes. You will come across several types of mosquito repellents like creams, liquid vaporizers, lotions, roll-ons, sticks, coils, and of course sprays.

These all aim to repel mosquitoes by spreading some fragrance that is dreadful to the mosquitoes. All these mosquito products tend to contain some active ingredients that repel mosquitoes. 

How Effective are Mosquito Repellent Sprays?

Yes, mosquito repellent sprays are indeed very effective against mosquitoes. They offer instant results, but that doesn’t mean that all such sprays are equally good and worth buying. You will see different types of mosquito repellent sprays in the market, some are meant for indoor spraying, while some are for outdoor spraying.

Let us understand the effectiveness of mosquito sprays indoors and outdoors:

1. Indoor Effectiveness: If you want to protect your family from vector diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, do buy the best mosquito spray for home. Whether you want to sit, sleep, or do anything inside your home, spraying a mosquito spray will keep the annoying mosquitoes away but for the short-term.  

Moreover, for the time these sprays will be effective, it may be difficult for anyone suffering from aerosol allergies to sustain their fragrance. The smell of chemicals used in these sprays doesn’t suit the mosquitoes, but it does not suit those too who have respiratory issues. It is one of the biggest disadvantages of using mosquito killer sprays indoors. 

2. Outdoor Effectiveness: The effectiveness of a mosquito spray is limited outdoors. We suggest you opt for a special outdoor mosquito spray or some particular mosquito spray for the garden to get the desired results.  

It would be best to opt for a fogger to repel mosquitoes outdoors that fumigates the entire area and repels mosquitoes. These foggers work well even to destroy the mosquito breeding grounds in your neighborhood. So, all-in-all, a mosquito spray is not a good idea for protection against mosquitoes outdoors. The fogger is a better alternative for outdoors.

Are There Better Alternatives to Mosquito Repellent Sprays?

Even though there is no better instant solution to keep the mosquitoes away other than these mosquito sprays. Due to the high chemical composition, it is obvious for anyone to look for better and rather say safer alternatives to mosquito repellent sprays.

So, try the following safer mosquito alternatives to mosquito sprays:

1. Hit with Mosquito Killer Rackets: This is one mosquito control device that can now be seen in every house. People prefer hitting mosquitoes instantly with a mosquito racket. No risk of chemical emission, and no fragrance – these rackets are mind-blowing in killing the mosquitoes with just a touch. 

All you need is to keep the mosquito killer racket charged to keep mosquitoes away. Once charged, this instrument allows you several shots on the go to kill mosquitoes approaching you for a bite.

2. Use Mosquito Roll-Ons: We would recommend you use some natural mosquito products like mosquito roll-ons, especially for infants. There are plenty of options in terms of mosquito roll-ons like Good Knight Roll-on, Mama Earth Roll-on, and Odomos Roll-on.  

These roll-ons claim to be made using 100% organic products like lemongrass, eucalyptus oil, and citronella. They use natural oils that leave fragrances that repel mosquitoes.

3. Fly and Mosquito Catcher: If you want to get completely rid of the hazardous chemicals emitted by mosquito sprays, then the safest bet would be to install an electronic fly and mosquito catcher. 

Try installing mosquito catchers that come with high-powered dual wavelength UV tubes to catch flying mosquitoes and other insects.

Which is the Best Mosquito Repellent Spray?

If we say that mosquito killer sprays are completely safe, then we are lying. But, if you wish to pick the safest among the lot, pick the new AutoMos Mosquito Repellent Dispenser. It is India’s 1st automatic mosquito spray machine launched by HiCare.

AutoMos releases 4x times less chemicals and this makes it the best mosquito repellent spray. With AutoMos on your walls, you can experience mosquito downfall. It allows you to keep your windows open round the clock without fearing mosquitoes. One refill works for 90 mosquito-free days. 

The Bottom Line

So, to conclude, one thing is for sure mosquitoes can’t be taken lightly. If left uncontrolled, mosquitoes can go uncontrolled. First try to control the mosquitoes using an EPA-registered mosquito spray with active DEET or Diethyl-meta-Toluamide ingredients. If you are unsatisfied with the effectiveness, then book a mosquito pest control from HiCare. Opt for the triple action 3X Mosquito Control Treatment that works on the wall, water, and air inside your home to control the mosquito menace.