A recent Washington Post article discussed bug zappers, those electric bug killers that many use in their yards. Advertisements say they kill mosquitos, but scientists say bug zappers work well on beneficial insects but not on mosquitos. Colorado State University’s extension service says that no controlled scientific study has shown that these devices reduce mosquito biting rates outdoors. Widespread use of these bug zappers may be hastening the decline of beneficial insect populations that feed a lot of other critters and pollinate plants. Instead of using a bug zapper, which uses electricity and kills beneficial insects, look for other ways to avoid mosquito bites. This article is behind a paywall for many people, but here are some highlights.
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