Prepare for mosquito season now

Yes, now  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0S_aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZhClzBtmQ1lUJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD [How to stay (almost) mosquito-free this summer](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXN0b3AtbW9zcXVpdG9lcy1mcm9tLWludmFkaW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Surrounded by greenery, a person sits and reads a book at an outdoor table. Another person is standing and pouring a glass of water.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXN0b3AtbW9zcXVpdG9lcy1mcm9tLWludmFkaW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Photo: Jeremy Pavia Mosquitoes may not have arrived yet, but know that they are coming. They always do. And the key to slapping away fewer of them come summer is to make your outdoor spaces less welcoming to them. As you’re gearing up for warmer weather—[cleaning off your patio furniture](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TyaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2hvdy10by1jbGVhbi1vdXRkb29yLXBhdGlvLWZ1cm5pdHVyZS1jdXNoaW9ucy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZhClzBtmQ1lUJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD), [building your garden](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL29sZGNhc3RsZS13YWxsLWJsb2Nrcy1yYWlzZWQtZ2FyZGVuLWJlZC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZhClzBtmQ1lUJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD), or [pressure washing your driveway](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvcHJlc3N1cmUtd2FzaGVyLXByb2plY3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~)—we recommend you also take some measures to prevent mosquitoes from multiplying. Below, we’ll walk you through how to make your outdoor space less hospitable to mosquitoes and their eggs, whether you’ve got an expansive yard, a cozy balcony, or anything in between. [Your mosquito-reducing game plan→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXN0b3AtbW9zcXVpdG9lcy1mcm9tLWludmFkaW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZhClzBtmQ1lUJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Fill in low-lying areas and dump standing water](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4QGAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvZ3VpZGVzL2hvdy10by1zdG9wLW1vc3F1aXRvZXMtZnJvbS1pbnZhZGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2QjZHVtcC1zdGFuZGluZy13YXRlci13ZWVrbHlXA255dEIKZhClzBtmQ1lUJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) If you believe you’re dealing with floodwater mosquitoes, any dips, ditches, or depressions in your landscaping that tend to stay boggy after a rainfall could become a breeding ground. The best way to amend and fill these holes depends on where they are—and if you’re up for [doing the work yourself](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4Q0AWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvZ3VpZGVzL2hvdy10by1zdG9wLW1vc3F1aXRvZXMtZnJvbS1pbnZhZGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2QjZmlsbC1pbi1sb3ctbHlpbmctYXJlYXMtb24teW91ci1wcm9wZXJ0eS1zdWNoLWFzLWRpdGNoZXMtYW5kLWZvb3Qtc2xvcGVzVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) or need to call a pro. On an ongoing basis, check places that collect water, and dump them out weekly. Clogged gutters, pool covers, pet bowls, coolers, and even small surfaces like bottle caps can all be culprits. Any larvae living in the water (gross) will die once the water is absorbed into the dirt. “Getting rid of standing water is the easiest, most actionable thing people can do,” says senior staff writer Doug Mahoney, our expert on all things buggy. [More on the “dump and drain” strategy→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4QGAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvZ3VpZGVzL2hvdy10by1zdG9wLW1vc3F1aXRvZXMtZnJvbS1pbnZhZGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2QjZHVtcC1zdGFuZGluZy13YXRlci13ZWVrbHlXA255dEIKZhClzBtmQ1lUJ1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Create more drainage on your property](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0T0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWRyaWxsLWZvci1jb21tb24taG91c2Vob2xkLXByb2plY3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Four drills we tested to find the best drill, set side by side.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0T0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWRyaWxsLWZvci1jb21tb24taG91c2Vob2xkLXByb2plY3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Photo: Sarah Kobos Drilling holes in any receptacle that may collect water, like trash cans, is a long-lasting way to create more drainage on your property. With the right drill bits, any of the tools we recommend in [our guide to drills](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0T0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWRyaWxsLWZvci1jb21tb24taG91c2Vob2xkLXByb2plY3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) will work well, whether your containers are metal or plastic. (Of course, keeping these cans covered is an even easier preventive step.) [The 6 best drills→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0T0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWRyaWxsLWZvci1jb21tb24taG91c2Vob2xkLXByb2plY3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Use larvicide for water you don’t dump](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4QHAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvcmV2aWV3cy9tb3NxdWl0by1jb250cm9sLWdlYXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkI290aGVyLWVmZmVjdGl2ZS13YXlzLXRvLWNvbWJhdC1tb3NxdWl0b2VzVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [A bag of larvicide we recommend.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4QHAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvcmV2aWV3cy9tb3NxdWl0by1jb250cm9sLWdlYXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkI290aGVyLWVmZmVjdGl2ZS13YXlzLXRvLWNvbWJhdC1tb3NxdWl0b2VzVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Photo: Sarah Kobos Birdbaths, ornamental ponds, and other water elements that you don’t want to disturb can easily be treated with larvicidal products like those we recommend in [our guide to the best mosquito control gear for your patio or yard](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4QHAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvcmV2aWV3cy9tb3NxdWl0by1jb250cm9sLWdlYXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkI290aGVyLWVmZmVjdGl2ZS13YXlzLXRvLWNvbWJhdC1tb3NxdWl0b2VzVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). The toxin involved is released only at the pH level found in a mosquito’s gut; it’s harmless to people, fish, and animals. [The larvicide we’d use→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP4QHAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvcmV2aWV3cy9tb3NxdWl0by1jb250cm9sLWdlYXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkI290aGVyLWVmZmVjdGl2ZS13YXlzLXRvLWNvbWJhdC1tb3NxdWl0b2VzVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [And, of course, use repellents](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZXJtYWNlbGwtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [The Thermacell EX90 Mosquito Repeller, our also great pick for the best mosquito repelling gear.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZXJtYWNlbGwtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Photo: Michael Hession Unfortunately, you will probably still see some mosquitoes this summer even after doing all of the above. If you want to keep them away without having to slather your skin in bug spray, a spatial repellent can be a good choice. [We’ve recommended these gadgets for five years](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZXJtYWNlbGwtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) because they are compact, easy to use, and effective. They work like diffusers, using heat to vaporize a small amount of insecticide into the air to create a bug-free bubble. [One of our favorite repellents is on sale→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZXJtYWNlbGwtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Buzzzzzzzzzzz. You can reach the Wirecutter newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? [Sign up here](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vbmV3c2xldHRlcnM_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxNCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjAwNTAmbmV3c2xldHRlcl9zaWdudXA9dHJ1ZSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcHJvZHVjdF9jb2RlPVdDRCZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) to get this newsletter in your inbox. Need help? Review our [newsletter help page](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TlaHR0cHM6Ly9oZWxwLm55dGltZXMuY29tL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzM2MDAwMTQ4ODI2Ni1FbWFpbC1OZXdzbGV0dGVycz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) or [contact us](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly9oZWxwLm55dGltZXMuY29tL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzExNTAxNTM4NTg4Ny1Db250YWN0LVVzP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) for assistance. You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving The Recommendation, [unsubscribe](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0S0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vbmV3c2xldHRlcnMvb3B0b3V0P3Byb2R1Y3Q9V0NEJnNlbmRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnRva2VuPTM1M2MwNjg3OWRlNTIyMDdkZWExMGZmY2YwMWViNzBhODc0ZTVmZjExNGQxOTcxOWVjYjAzOTQwYjVmY2UzMGJiOGVkMjZmNWI3MDNiNjNiNTAwMDAyNjNhODM5ZDlmOTMyN2QzNTI1VwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, [manage your email preferences](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0SoaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vbmV3c2xldHRlcnMvbWFuYWdlP3NlbmRfaWQ9MTYzNDIwJnRva2VuPTA4Yzk2NzQwNWNlNTNhMzA4YmM0NjE5NzYwNDdjYTA4YmFiOTE4ZDQ5OGVhZTI0YWE1MGJmMGFkYWUyNzgzODAzZmUxNzI5MWEyNjU3N2E4OTNmY2E3MzhkMzcyZTI2YWM3Y2FjZTIxVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue. New York, NY 10018

 [Privacy Policy](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TKaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vcHJpdmFjeS9wcml2YWN5LXBvbGljeT9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) | [California Notices](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TNaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vcHJpdmFjeS9jYWxpZm9ybmlhLW5vdGljZT9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) | [Terms of Service](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly9oZWxwLm55dGltZXMuY29tL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzExNTAxNDg5MzQyOC1UZXJtcy1vZi1zZXJ2aWNlP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~)| [Contact Us](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TKaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9jb250YWN0LXVzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Privacy Policy](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TKaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vcHJpdmFjeS9wcml2YWN5LXBvbGljeT9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [California Notices](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TNaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vcHJpdmFjeS9jYWxpZm9ybmlhLW5vdGljZT9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Terms of Service](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly9oZWxwLm55dGltZXMuY29tL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzExNTAxNDg5MzQyOC1UZXJtcy1vZi1zZXJ2aWNlP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTQmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIwMDUwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MzQyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYQpcwbZkNZVCdSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Contact Us](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn_lGlP0TKaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9jb250YWN0LXVzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE0Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMDA1MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjM0MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmEKXMG2ZDWVQnUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~)