Best mosquito repellant for porch area?

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Damn things everywhere.

What is a good solution for a 16x16 porch?

Thanks.
 
Another thing that can't be overlooked. A good fan. Mosquitos don't like windy days. Make the day windy where you are.

We have this fan on our back porch. It is weather proof.

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On our covered front porch we have two ceiling fans.

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I've not yet had to break out the thermocells yet this year.
 
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agree with RR....fan.
cheap and easy to install.
if it does not work well enough,
it did not cost much to try it out.
 
I do a combo of things. Thermocell, lots of citrosum plants around the yard, mosquito seed, and a fan. Its not always 100% effective but its damn close.
 
I'll throw in too. Screen first. Fan second. These are area denial weapons :) It doesn't take much air speed to keep the skeeters away, since their wings are weak. Even if you don't have a screen, get the fan.

Since they love me for some reason...if I can't have moving air...I have to have a DEET dip.
 
I bought some chemicals last year from Solutions pest and lawn control. I spray my yard once a month starting in May. Does a fantastic job. Go on their website and look it up. Well worth the money, way way cheaper than having someone come out and do it for you. And wear more effective than anything you'll buy in a store.
 
I don't see how spraying your yard can help. Mosquitoes don't come from dry grass, they come from standing water. Well I guess runoff from the yard will carry it to the places water pools, but it just seems to me that spraying or eleminating the places water stands would be more efficient. And you don't have to wait for it to rain again. :)
 
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I don't see how spraying your yard can help. Mosquitoes don't come from dry grass, they come from standing water. Well I guess runoff from the yard will carry it to the places water pools, but it just seems to me that spraying or eleminating the places water stands would be more efficient. And you don't have to wait for it to rain again. :)
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correct that they spawn in water and eliminating standing water will prevent them from spawning. They also land in grass, on underside of tree leaves, in bushes, etc. When they land on treated surfaces they will die.
 
9outof10mms said:
I thought some of that mosquito spray stuff can hurt honey bees?
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if you have an interest in honey bees then you don't want to use bifen for sure. I haven't ever seen any on my property, even before I started treating. The stuff will also kill carpenter bees and wasps, spiders, ants.... basically all insects.
 
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Here is what I do and we never have any issues on porch or while sitting in backyard.
1. Bifen - I mix it as directed and put in 2 gallon sprayer. I spray around house foundation and around back deck/porch about once a month.
2. ceiling fan on when on porch
3. Thermacell Patio Shield as shown in above post - these things work great. I never have to use it on the screened in porch; but always cut it on when sitting in back yard.
 
as a sidebar....
we have found two solutions to mosquito bite relief:
Ben-Gay (or generic) and Endit (endit.com).

both mask the bite irritation with their own irritant
which distracts us from scratching.
soon enough, the itch is gone.
good news: Endit is an NC company.
bad news: both smell, but we like the
Endit since it smells similar to wood smoke.
full disclosure...no interest in either.
 
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RR said:
Another thing that can't be overlooked. A good fan. Mosquitos don't like windy days. Make the day windy where you are.

We have this fan on our back porch. It is weather proof.

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On our covered front porch we have two ceiling fans.

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I've not yet had to break out the thermocells yet this year.
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Thanks for the motivation!

I didn't even know TSC sold fans, but I went there today for more chicken feed. They had a big display of expensive Chinese made fans (yuck), so I picked up and installed a 30" in the shop.

This thing blows!

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kcult said:
Thanks for the motivation!

I didn't even know TSC sold fans, but I went there today for more chicken feed. They had a big display of expensive Chinese made fans (yuck), so I picked up and installed a 30" in the shop.

This thing blows!

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No prob. I ordered that one above from Woot last summer. Big selling point is that it's weather proof. It's exposed on our back deck under a non waterproof awning/sun shade.

I fully intended to take it down and store it in the winter but it's been in that spot secured with zip ties since last July and still running strong. It was 80ish if I recall from Woot and I'm sure made in China.
 
turkeydance said:
as a sidebar....
we have found two solutions to mosquito bite relief:
Ben-Gay (or generic) and Endit (endit.com).

both mask the bite irritation with their own irritant
which distracts us from scratching.
soon enough, the itch is gone.
good news: Endit is an NC company.
bad news: both smell, but we like the
Endit since it smells similar to wood smoke.
full disclosure...no interest in either.
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Man...............that Endit is awesome on sooooooo many things. I don't hear many people that even know about Endit. Thanks for posting this.
 
Burt’s Bees makes a good itch relief. I forget what it’s called. You can usually find it on a decent Burt’s Bees display in a store.
 
During the mosquito season I spray about once a month with the Cutter spray that you attach to the hose. I spray the deck minus the seating areas, under the deck (I feel this is key as it cool and damp which is where they like to roost), all the bushes against the deck and then about 15 yards into the grass along with up into any hanging tree branches. This is backed by two mosquito plants from the nursery ($5 each) that emit a citronella scent on either side to combat wind direction, either way the scent propagates through the deck area. That all said, wetter periods do require more spraying. I usually use about 2.5 bottles a year at about $10 per bottle. We also changed the overhead light to an outdoor fan which is cranked full in the evenings.

There is a positive to this cutter spray, I usually end up with 3-5 cockroaches and other bugs belly up around the house afterwards. It does smell chemically for a day or so but then dissipates.
 
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My family has used a wall mounted Aladdin oil lamp filled with citronella oil. This is outside under a covered sitting area and it works great. We dont use it for the light output.
 
The mosquitos here are all alcoholics. The come after my bourbon infused blood and leave everyone else alone.
 
My Wife and Daughter are mosquito magnets, and they are both very allergic to them, bites swell up and quite painful for days............. Several years ago we found "Mosquito Barrier", which is a Garlic based spray repellent, not toxic. The damn stuff works and I have been amazed at just how good it works......... Wife started complaining some time ago, about 3 weeks ago I mixed up and sprayed our pool garden area with nothing but the Garlic spray because of pets and what have you. On the outside perimeter I mixed a little malathion in with the Garlic mix and sprayed.
We have not seen a mosquito since then. Normally I will do this two, sometimes three times during the season, and no mosquitos...............It works.......

Mosquito Barrier Spray Natural Insect Repellent for Yards & Grassy Areas

A garlic-based natural mosquito repellent and tick repellent for effective mosquito control.
mosquitobarrier.com mosquitobarrier.com
 
I add small planter bed with plants that help to keep the bugs away on the porch.

I use this I just posted in another thread almost anytime I plan to be in the yard.
Best thing I have found for bugs. I spritz all over and if wearing a cap spray it too, Nats and musquitos will hover around you but not get you. Essential Oils work.
I prefer the Eucalyptus Spearmint.
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For bites:

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Put some on the bite and let it sit. Rubbing alcohol works, too, but it evaporates faster than the sanitizer.
 
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