mosquito bites.

Mosquito Coils are an effective insecticide, protecting against mosquitoes and other flying insects, it can be used on your patio or in your backyard to provide protection against mosquitoes, gnats, deer flies, sand flies, black flies, ticks, and other insects.. When lit, the coil releases an active insect repellent along with the smoke which is also a natural deterrent.

How do they work?

Mosquito coils contain a mix of substances. Along with the products that deter mosquito biting, there are also products that hold the coil together and enable it to smoulder slowly.

Mosquito coils work in one of two ways. Those that contain insecticides will kill (or at least “knock down”) mosquitoes, while those that contain aromatic substances (such as citronella) will repel mosquitoes or reduce the likelihood they’ll bite.

Mosquito coils and their role in killing or repelling mosquitoes has been well studied. Despite differences between the chemical constituents of products and the ways in which they are tested, they will generally reduce the ability of mosquitoes to bite people.

The problem is, less nuisance-biting by mosquitoes is good but when there is a risk of disease, you need to stop all mosquito bites. Are mosquito coils doing enough?