Can UV Bug Zappers Reduce Mosquito Bites in a Humid Climate?

Insects & Creepy-Crawlies
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Hey everyone!
I live in Florida (humidity central!) and bought a “heavy-duty” UV bug zapper to fight mosquitoes. After 2 weeks, here’s the verdict:

  • ​​PROS​​: It zapped hundreds of moths and gnats… but barely any mosquitoes.
  • ​​CONS​​: My arms are still covered in bites, and the zapper’s light attracted MORE bugs to my patio!

I’m confused, do UV zappers just not work in muggy climates, or did I buy a dud? I’ve tried:

  • Hanging it away from seating areas
  • Running it only at dusk/dawn (peak mosquito hours)
  • Cleaning the grid weekly (so. many. dead. bugs.)
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UV zappers are a scam for mosquitoes! They’re attracted to your breath, not light. Try a ​CO2 trap​​, mine cut bites by 80%!

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Only some mosquito species follow UV. For humid zones, ​thermacells + fan​ disrupt their flight.

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My zapper in Costa Rica got clogged with humidity in 2 weeks. Switched to ​mosquito nets + citronella candles​​.

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Zappers are NO-GO near kids. I use ​​essential oil diffusers​ (lemongrass + eucalyptus).

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I modded my zapper with ​​fine mesh​​ to spare moths. Still useless for mosquitoes though. @LindaWild, citronella only works if there’s zero wind!

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UV zappers kill all insects, even fireflies and bees! Use ​​bat houses ​ instead. @CatCareGuru, oils can irritate pet lungs, be careful!

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@IHeartMice, my zapper fried a hummingbird moth once, never again.