What’s inside: A home mosquito trap that works, plus ways to protect your family from mosquito-borne diseases without chemical insecticides. Sponsored by Zevo.
Spring is in the air — and unfortunately, so are mosquitoes.
Not only are mosquito bites annoying, they can also be dangerous. Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes affect over 700 million people worldwide every year. (Source) The following is a list of the most common diseases transmitted by mosquitoes:
- West Nile Virus
- La Crosse Encephalitis
- Western Equine Encephalitis (despite the name, it also affects humans)
- Chikungunya
- Dengue
- Malaria
- Yellow Fever
- Zika
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
How to Protect your Family from Mosquitoes (without Chemical Insecticides)
Living in Texas, mosquitoes are a part of life. Myself and my youngest daughter are especially sensitive to mosquito bites and get large welts. I’m always looking for ways to get rid of these pervasive pests!
Since I’d rather not to douse my family and home with chemical insecticides, I sought out safer alternatives. But some non-toxic options work much better than others!
Did you know? The itchy red bump left by a mosquito bite isn’t actually caused by the bite itself. The irritation is a result of the skin’s allergic reaction to the mosquito’s saliva. (Source)
To protect my family naturally from disease-carrying mosquitoes, I use the following:
- Zevo Flying Insect Trap at home
- Natural mosquito repellants when we leave the house
Zevo chemical insecticide-free mosquito trap for home
The Zevo Flying Insect Trap is an effortless and effective mosquito killer for the home. It attracts and traps mosquitoes, houseflies, moths, fruit flies, gnats, and more — without the use of chemical insecticides.
How it works:
The Zevo Flying Insect Trap utilizes simple, natural science for a mosquito control solution that feels much safer than chem
Zevo works by using insects’ natural instincts against them. No need to spray toxic repellents or chase bugs around the house trying to kill them. Zevo does all the work for you — worry-free!
Insects like mosquitoes are naturally attracted to light. Rather than repelling mosquitos, the Zevo flying insect trap emits UV and blue light bio-attractants that mosquitos just can’t resist.
As long as the Zevo is plugged in, it continuously entices and traps insects into a super-sticky adhesive backing. So instead of looking for a human feast, the mosquitoes head towards the Zevo trap!
Simply plug the Zevo into a wall outlet in an area of the house where mosquitoes frequent, like the entryway. Mosquitoes are drawn towards the light, and get stuck in the adhesive trap. There are no chemical odors, no annoying “zapping” noises, and you never have to touch any bugs.
I love that the Zevo is unobtrusive — it’s about the same size and similar in appearance to an air-freshener plugin. The soft blue glow can also double as a night-light for areas like bedrooms, hallways, and bathrooms.
The Zevo mosquito trap stays sticky for months, though replacing every 30 days ensures maximum effectiveness.
Keep reading for your chance to win a Zevo starter kit for your own home!
Natural mosquito repellents
When you leave the house, you can still protect your family without covering them in chemicals.
What works:
- The CDC recommends applying Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus topically as an alternative to Deet. (Note: Do not ingest or use on children younger than 3).Â
- Long-sleeved clothing and pants keep mosquitoes away from skin and make it more difficult to bite. Avoid spandex in mosquito-heavy areas, as they can still bite through it. Keep feet covered, as some types of mosquitoes are actually attracted to the smell of feet. (Sounds wild, but it’s true!)
What doesn’t:
- Citronella and peppermint oil are often touted as natural repellents, but studies show they are marginally effective at best.
CLICK HERE for more information about the Zevo Flying Insect Trap or to purchase.
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jnbwrs says
I would use it inside the front door.
angie w says
This would be fantastic! I would use it near the back door.
Audra says
I would use it in my garage
wen budro says
I would use it on the back deck. It would be nice to sit out there without getting bitten to death.
betsy5454 says
I’d use it in my son’s room – he seems to wake up with bites every day
Sandy Cain says
I’d use it in the living room, because they always seem to fly in through the balcony door when we open it. Darn things!
Sara S says
I think it would be great in the entry way.
Elizabeth E says
I would definitely use it in my entryway!
Jill Rivera says
I would use it anywhere my grand daughter go. She gets bite up just like her dad, did when he was little.
David says
I would put this in the entryway to our home because that is where they are entering from.
Esther S says
If I won this, I would put it by our back door. Our kids and dogs are constantly going in and out the back door and letting mosquitoes in.
melissa craig says
O would use it by the mudroom door, we use that door the most and that is where the dogs go in and out and we carry groceries throuh
Erica Hall says
I would put it by the front door- my daughter and I become bug food every summer ;(
darleneowen says
I would use it in my living room.
Katherine S says
I would use it by the backdoor
allyson Tice says
i would use this i the kitchen
Aqdas Ahmed says
I would use this next to our screen door to the patio.
Ronda says
I would use this in my living room.
jeremy mclaughlin says
Would use near our deck.
Maureen says
We live in Florida where insects are the size of house cats. I would use this on our porch.
Gabrielly says
I would use it inside the front door.
Kathryn Hyatt says
I would definitely use this on the back deck
Elicia P says
in my kitchen
Dynal Roberson says
I would use it in my kitchen since the door opens directly into it.
Kayla Klontz says
I would use this in my living room.
rebecca day says
I would use it in my garage
Patti Newton says
This would be great for our big Georgia mosquitos
Kathy Hanley says
I have a door from my garage to my dining room where I would plug this in. I think the bugs sit in the garage until someone opens that door!
Brianna Ketchum says
This would be amazing for out camping!
Dana says
I would put it in our kitchen. Mosquitoes always seem to come in there from our backyard!
Rob says
My grandchildren really need a Zevo mosquito trap in their playroom.
Milt says
I have grandchildren that would absolutely want a Zevo mosquito trap in the dining room.
Marc says
My nieces and nephews will use an amazing Zevo mosquito trap where they watch TV