Mosquito Spraying Vs. Mosquito Zapping

There are 2 methods of effectively killing mosquitoes: mosquito spraying and mosquito zapping. Which is the best choice for your outdoor area?

Aesthetic Qualities of Mosquito Zapping vs. Mosquito Spraying

As the mosquito zapper destroys the mosquitoes and other bugs that are drawn to its light one of the side affects is the unpleasant zapping sound. Typically, this is not a sound that most people want to hear throughout the night while attempting to enjoy a relaxing or festive evening outdoors. After a few days of use, the mosquito zapper is often caked with an unattractive mess that does not lend well to a clean, comfortable, outdoor atmosphere.

Unlike zapping, mosquito spraying systems quietly and unobtrusively keep mosquitoes from venturing into the misted area. Instead of being an ear and eyesore, mosquito spraying works by gently spraying a colorless, odorless mist around the perimeter of your area.

Repellent Qualities of Mosquito Zapping vs. Mosquito Spraying

Because mosquito zappers use light to attract mosquitoes, they essentially invite more mosquitoes to the party along with plenty of other bugs! Not all of the bugs and mosquitoes will come in contact with the light and will instead lurk in the air, trees, and bushes near the light.

Mosquito spraying on the other hand deters mosquitoes and other bugs from coming into a designated area. The mist includes a solution of pyrethrum, a substance derived from natural chrysanthemum flowers, that repels mosquitoes without repelling your guests

Coverage Area of Mosquito Zapping vs. Mosquito Spraying

Mosquito zapping does kill mosquitoes – but only when mosquitoes come in contact with the light. In reality, the coverage area of a mosquito zapper is equivalent to the surface area of the light itself.

Mosquito spraying systems can cover an area as large as necessary. This is accomplished by placing mosquito spraying misters around the perimeter of the yard. The larger the area of coverage, the more mosquito spraying nozzles are used to cover the area. One mosquito spraying unit can supply many nozzles as seen in the image below, making mosquito misting a simple and cost effective way to protect a large area from mosquitoes.

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