Fans, for some reason, do a fantastic job of repelling mosquitoes. If you place multiple fans around your yard, you’ll notice a significant reduction in the number of annoying yard bugs and the bites that they give.
Mosquitoes, despite their strengths, are very weak fliers. The air created by a normal fan is strong enough to deter most species of mosquito; if they notice difficulties in flying, they’ll simply give up.
As we mentioned above, mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of carbon dioxide. Fans are also very effective at dispersing the air, essentially diluting the smell – the more fans you use, the stronger the effects will be.
What we’ve found effective is placing your citronella candles near one of your fans. As the fan blows the air, it spreads the smell of citronella, so the mosquitoes will pick up on it from further away. You can also purchase fans that regularly dispense mosquito repellent!
For the most noticeable effects, you should try using a few (or all) of the tips listed above. Once you start implementing these tactics, you should benefit from a mosquito-free summer.