Mosquitoes are responsible for more human suffering than almost any other creature on Earth. Every summer, as temperatures rise and mosquito populations explode, the risks they carry become impossible to ignore. A single bite — whether in your backyard, at a campsite, or on an evening walk — can expose your family to health threats that linger long after the itch fades.

Health authorities consistently warn that mosquito activity peaks between June and September across the US and Canada, a window when outdoor exposure is at its highest and the consequences of inadequate protection are most severe. Yet most families still rely on the same ineffective solutions: citronella candles that blow out in the breeze, chemical sprays that wear off in an hour, or bulky plug-in devices that can't go where your family goes.

That's why we decided to run this test.