Ultrasound mosquito repellents: Zapping the myth - BBC News
WEBDec 11, 2012 · By William Kremer. BBC World Service. One of the world's top advertising awards went this year to a campaign in which a radio station broadcast ultrasound along with its programmes to repel...
Here are the repellents you can use to avoid mosquito bites
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Ultrasonic repellent devices don’t work. These come as electrical plug-ins, free-standing varieties or watchlike accessories that claim to emit a high-frequency sound that deters...
How to Find a Mosquito Trap That Actually Works
WEBApr 14, 2024 · You might think that a bug zapper is the solution to taking back your yard. But mosquito control experts don’t think highly of those devices. Consumer Reports explains what to try instead.
Does Ultrasonic Mosquito Repellent Work? Here’s What You …
WEBUltrasonic mosquito repellent works by emitting high frequency sound waves that are too high-pitched for humans to hear, but are unpleasant to mosquitoes. These sound waves disrupt the mosquitoes ability to track down humans by masking the carbon dioxide and other scents humans emit.
Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Work? - This Old House
WEBJun 27, 2024 · However, most scientific studies have found few or no signs that commercially – available ultrasonic pest repellers actually work. Researchers at Kansas State University tested three devices in 2002 and found that none were able to repel ants in field or laboratory trials.
Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Work? – Forbes Home
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Ultrasonic pest repellers are devices that plug into an electrical outlet and, theoretically, emit a sound well outside of the frequency detectable by human ears.
Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Really Work? Experts Weigh In
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Actually Work? The consensus among pest experts is that ultrasonic devices should not be fully relied upon to fix pest problems at home. “From my experience, ultrasonic repellents aren't enough when you're dealing with an infestation,” Liakopoulos says.
The Best Mosquito Repellents, according to Science - Scientific American
WEBJun 24, 2024 · 6 min read. Keep Mosquitoes Away with These Tried-and-True Repellents. Mosquito experts break down how to choose and use the best mosquito repellents. By Riis Williams.
These bug repellents actually work—if you use them correctly
WEBJun 30, 2023 · These bug repellents actually work—if you use them correctly. Even the best products can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Here’s what the EPA recommends—and what experts say are completely...
How Do Electronic Mosquito Repellents Work? - BeatPests
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Electronic mosquito repellents work by emitting ultrasonic sound waves that are intended to mimic the wing-beat frequencies of predators like bats or male mosquitoes, which female mosquitoes (the ones that bite) tend to avoid.