People should not kill mosquitoes but allow them to take “blood donations”, a French animal-rights activist has said. Mr Caron, who counts himself as an “anti-specist”, said animal lovers should allow the insects to bite, except in Africa, where they would risk catching malaria.

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Here are the best mosquito traps to keep pests away.

• Best Overall: Dynatraps DT1050-TUN Insect and Mosquito Trap.
• Best for Outdoors: Flowtron BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer.
• Best for Indoors: Neatmaster Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Electronic Plug-In.
• Best UV: Gardner Flyweb Classic Fly Light.

But they play a key role in many ecosystems, according to National Geographic. Male mosquitoes eat nectar and, in the process, pollinate all manner of plants. These insects are also an important food source for many other animals, including bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians and even other insects.

10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

1. Camphor. Camphor is a natural home remedy that will assist in getting rid of mosquitoes around your house or apartment.
2. Garlic. Garlic is made up of several properties that help keep mosquitoes away.
3. Coffee grounds.
4. Lavender oil.
5. Mint.
6. Beer and alcohol.
7. Dry ice.
8. Tea tree oil.

Many natural scents that are appealing to humans actually repel mosquitoes, including lavender, peppermint, basil, and eucalyptus. Many of these scents can be worn as an essential oil on your skin to help keep these pesky pests from biting you.

Use citronella torches or candles to keep bugs away from small areas outside, such as a porch or deck. Fans can blow winds strong enough to disperse mosquitoes outdoors. Electrocuters, or mosquito zappers, use heat and carbon dioxide to attract and kill mosquitoes.

1. Neem and lavender oil: Neem never fails to outdo itself.
2. Lemon and cloves: Slice a lemon and insert some cloves in it.
3. Johnson’s baby creamy oil: Yes, you read it right!
4. Garlic: According to Home Remedy, crushing a few cloves of garlic and boiling the crushed garlic in water for some time keeps mosquitoes at bay.

• Weltime Electronic Led Mosquito Killer.
• Gmark G-Trap Mosquito Killer.
• Ravin Electronic Led Mosquito Killer.
• Hygiene 40W Jumbo Flying Insect Killer.
• Hunter Mosquito Repellant Machine.
• ZIGMA Metal 20W Electric Insect Killer.
• Coroid Electronic LED Mosquitoes Killer.

Essential Oils & Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar – Add apple cider vinegar (or red vinegar) to water to kill mosquitoes. Vinegar can take about 18 hours to kill mosquito larvae, so it can be a bit slow, but it will get the job done.

Camphor is one of the best natural mosquito repellents, so use it to drive mosquitoes out. Put one camphor tablet in a small bowl of water and place it in the room. Mosquitoes leave the room because of the odor. Replace the camphor every 2 to 3 days to keep repelling mosquitoes.