Use fans. They don't like flying around in wind and they don't know where to fly to anymore because the fan disperses the CO2 you produce so quickly that there's no gradient for them to follow to the source (you).
We have effect mosquito control and have had for decades.
We have genetically engineered mosquitoes that breed with wild types that reduce the life span of adult mosquitoes to reduce the spread of disease. We have biological agents that do the same. We have chemicals that stop the larva from developing into adult mosquitos. We have chemicals that can be vaporised to deter mosquitoes. We also have chemicals that you can apply that will stop mosquitoes from biting you (and will melt plastic).
Or just use a fly screen. I built one recently for my awning style window.
Look up thermacell devices and methoprene pelletes
I am seeing a huge increase in flies this year following the stoppage of the efforts we normally did south of the border. My god the flies. I have fly bags up, they are working, but there are way more flies.
I tried this "bucket of doom" approach last summer and if anything it made the problem worse. I was told by someone that at least one of the mosquito species in my area (Southern California) are immune to the mosquito dunks, though I don't know if that's true.
It was a personal project by ex-Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold, a guy who spends insane amount of money for weird/fun projects.
In 2010 he gave a TED Talk about a laser that could kill mosquitoes and therefore "end malaria". AFAIK, the project never worked properly, and it has been dead for a while now.
repair window screens.
mitigate standing water, even sippie holes, or derelict party cups.
but save your effort if you live near a pond slow stream, or lake.
door discipline, dont keep it open, sweep yourself for piggybackers.
electric mosquito racket.
hunt blood engorged mosquitoes with extreme prejudice. each such kill prevents hundreds more.
My solution is to live in an area with mosquito control: https://mmcd.org/
Fun fact for Twin Cities residents, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District covers the same counties as the Metropolitan Council but was formed over a decade earlier!
When I have to leave comfort of this area and deal with nature, I use DEET spray.
For rooms with closed windows this stuff has in my experience a 100% success rate. (they always manage to get in somehow). Spray the room an hour before bedtime and it eradicates them. Guess it's similar to that stuff they spray on airlines.
It is not a repellent but seems to actively kill them/render them unable to fly [Metofluthrin (Pyrethroid)]
I researched that before and I think it's considered generally safe. Toxicity required huge doses.
Though the instructions recommend ventilating the room a little after letting it settle, and I don't use it every night. Also I like to cover pillows before spraying
Yes. Burn some incense or sage to add a cloaking layer to the air. First walk around like to a ritual and wafe the smoke under ledges or surfaces they like to hide, then let it burn anywhere they accumulate.
Also coconut oil masks the body. As long as you haven’t sweated your smell through your close a light oil topping may buy you several hours of concealment.
I'd install a device if there existed one: say something 2 meters high from the ground that can throw lasers but only on the vertical part of the wall (so above human eye level). A high res camera. Detect mosquito: fire laser.
These little fuckers shall, invariably, fly and land on the upper part of the various walls.
Maybe just a wide (say 2 feet / 60 cm) dual-sided tape: I'd tape happily that to the upper part of the walls in my room. Mosquitoes are bound to land there.
I agree it's insane we're in 2025 and this hasn't been solved yet. The company to solve the mosquito issue is going to be richer than NVidia.
Just invent these things: I'll buy them all. Just as I bought several of these anti-mosquito electric rackets and they're honestly a godsend compared to the "roll a magazine and try to squish the mosquito" from my youth.
Use fans. They don't like flying around in wind and they don't know where to fly to anymore because the fan disperses the CO2 you produce so quickly that there's no gradient for them to follow to the source (you).
We have effect mosquito control and have had for decades.
We have genetically engineered mosquitoes that breed with wild types that reduce the life span of adult mosquitoes to reduce the spread of disease. We have biological agents that do the same. We have chemicals that stop the larva from developing into adult mosquitos. We have chemicals that can be vaporised to deter mosquitoes. We also have chemicals that you can apply that will stop mosquitoes from biting you (and will melt plastic).
Or just use a fly screen. I built one recently for my awning style window.
Look up thermacell devices and methoprene pelletes
I am seeing a huge increase in flies this year following the stoppage of the efforts we normally did south of the border. My god the flies. I have fly bags up, they are working, but there are way more flies.
Definitely address any standing water on your property, make sure anything that can collect rain is turned over, covered, or dumped.
I haven't tried this yet, but will next summer:
https://www.northcarolinacharm.com/how-to-kill-mosquito-larv...
I tried this "bucket of doom" approach last summer and if anything it made the problem worse. I was told by someone that at least one of the mosquito species in my area (Southern California) are immune to the mosquito dunks, though I don't know if that's true.
Does the dunk not need to be dissolved in the water to work?
There’s actually a YC startup that tries to address this question: https://tornyol.com/
There are some YouTube videos out there where guys attach a screen (or net) to a high powered fan and catch/kill insane amount of mosquitoes.
https://youtu.be/6BhV-o77RqQ
Whatever happened to that Microsoft project that would use a lazer to destroy the wings off female mosquitos?
It was a personal project by ex-Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold, a guy who spends insane amount of money for weird/fun projects.
In 2010 he gave a TED Talk about a laser that could kill mosquitoes and therefore "end malaria". AFAIK, the project never worked properly, and it has been dead for a while now.
[0]: https://www.ted.com/talks/nathan_myhrvold_could_this_laser_z...
No idea but let me guess. Consumer safety?
repair window screens. mitigate standing water, even sippie holes, or derelict party cups. but save your effort if you live near a pond slow stream, or lake.
door discipline, dont keep it open, sweep yourself for piggybackers.
electric mosquito racket.
hunt blood engorged mosquitoes with extreme prejudice. each such kill prevents hundreds more.
We used a blue light thing to attract and kill insects. It worked to certain extent.
My solution is to live in an area with mosquito control: https://mmcd.org/
Fun fact for Twin Cities residents, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District covers the same counties as the Metropolitan Council but was formed over a decade earlier!
When I have to leave comfort of this area and deal with nature, I use DEET spray.
For rooms with closed windows this stuff has in my experience a 100% success rate. (they always manage to get in somehow). Spray the room an hour before bedtime and it eradicates them. Guess it's similar to that stuff they spray on airlines.
It is not a repellent but seems to actively kill them/render them unable to fly [Metofluthrin (Pyrethroid)]
https://www.peacefulsleepsa.co.za/products/in-room-solutions...
Is there any known adverse effect for human health?
I researched that before and I think it's considered generally safe. Toxicity required huge doses.
Though the instructions recommend ventilating the room a little after letting it settle, and I don't use it every night. Also I like to cover pillows before spraying
door/window nets and spray
Yes. Burn some incense or sage to add a cloaking layer to the air. First walk around like to a ritual and wafe the smoke under ledges or surfaces they like to hide, then let it burn anywhere they accumulate.
Also coconut oil masks the body. As long as you haven’t sweated your smell through your close a light oil topping may buy you several hours of concealment.
$5 electric anti-mosquito "tennis" rackets.
I'd install a device if there existed one: say something 2 meters high from the ground that can throw lasers but only on the vertical part of the wall (so above human eye level). A high res camera. Detect mosquito: fire laser.
These little fuckers shall, invariably, fly and land on the upper part of the various walls.
Maybe just a wide (say 2 feet / 60 cm) dual-sided tape: I'd tape happily that to the upper part of the walls in my room. Mosquitoes are bound to land there.
I agree it's insane we're in 2025 and this hasn't been solved yet. The company to solve the mosquito issue is going to be richer than NVidia.
Just invent these things: I'll buy them all. Just as I bought several of these anti-mosquito electric rackets and they're honestly a godsend compared to the "roll a magazine and try to squish the mosquito" from my youth.