Mosquito Repellent Spray vs. Coil: Which Works Best Indoors?

How effective of mosquito repellent spray and mosquito coils are against indoor mosquitoes. Each option has its strengths, but which one is right for you has everything to do with your space and your preferences. Sprays are typically made with DEET, picaridin or natural oils, and they can provide immediate protection and create a barrier to mosquitoes. Mosquito coils, in contrast, emit a steady smoke that lasts for hours and is ideal for static indoor applications.

One huge distinction is in safety and air quality. Mosquito repellent sprays are convenient as a quick protection for small areas of the body without the complexity of a lotion and they don't create smoke, so they are ideal to be used in the bedroom or in the living room. But sprays also typically require reapplication every several hours, can impart a faint scent on fabric or skin, and can cause momentarily eye-watering irritation. Mosquito coils last for a long period up to 6–8 hours, but they emit smoke, which might be a problem for individuals affected by odour and those who have respiratory problems. In these cases, it is better to use low-smoke or smokeless mosquito coils indoors.

In the end, the best solution comes down to your indoor environment. A mosquito repellent spray is also perfect as a short-term protection or for use directly on the skin. For longer periods like overnight protection, try the mosquito coil. Most households adopt a combination approach using coils in indoor open spaces and sprays for personal protection in order to cover every corner of the house for indoor mosquito control.