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It doesn't have to be used to kill all insects, just the few mosquitos that are in my bedroom when I try to sleep. I'll remove any dead mosquitos the next morning and probably won't really alter the ecosystem, while it can make sure I have a good night's sleep.

Edit: after re-reading the article I see the main subject is killing moths to improve agriculture, not mosquitos in my bedroom

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You should buy an electric mosquito racket. Basically any standing mosquito is a dead mosquito because you move the racket over the mosquito, the bug gets scared and flies into the racket, game over. The only problems left are those invisible mosquitoes that manage to hide and fly only when the lights go off. Notwithstanding that a racket greatly improves the quality of life.

Yeah, I've got one and it's great. But not having to get out of bed would be even better.

For indoor pests we have had good results with diffusing lavender oil at night and peppermint oil by day. Mosquitoes in particular hate those smells and it makes it difficult for them to smell CO2 emitted from your skin pores which is their main attractant.

We also eliminated a source of standing water by our home and that pretty much ended the issue.

I'll definitely try that, Thanks :)

Moving from southern Europe to northern-ish Europe also worked pretty well for me. It's cold, dark and rainy here, but at least the mosquitos are only a problem a few months per year.

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