How I Chose the Best Mosquito Traps

To select the best mosquito traps for testing I first thought of instances when bugs are the most annoying: inside your tent, in your house, ruining a sunset. Then I selected traps designed for those scenarios to determine which are best for different use cases. I used the inside traps near my trashcan and fruit bowl for maximum effectiveness, leaving them on overnight. While camping, I used the lantern with a bug zapper light bulb to exterminate bugs inside my tent. The outdoor models took residence on my porch. I evaluated each for their convenience and efficiency. The bug corpses surrounding or captured in each model and the lack of bugs, or at least bug bites, served as proof of their effectiveness.

Best Mosquito Traps: Reviews & Recommendations

If, like me, you keep your windows open in good weather, bugs can swarm your fruit bowl, trash can, and inside lights. The best indoor mosquito traps let you enjoy the breeze without the bites. Consistently using outdoor traps can significantly reduce the nearby mosquito population after six weeks of constant or nighttime use by breaking the breeding cycle. Find the best mosquito traps for your house, yard, and campsite below.

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Best for Tents: Stansport Lantern Bug Zapper

This portable lantern doubles as an insect trap, making it perfect for camping trips. No batteries necessary, this light bulb bug zapper is rechargeable and lasts for 20 hours on the lowest light setting, which is plenty bright to get ready for bed inside your tent. The UV light that attracts and then zaps bugs lasts up to 15 hours and is itself a nice nightlight or ambient light. The zapping is silent and contained by a safety grid so you can't accidentally hurt yourself. The soft cover over the light bulb bug zapper also means it's shatter resistant and won't hurt much if you bonk your head on it.

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