The 10 Best Mosquito Traps

You won't have to worry about breathing in chemicals with the Katchy Black Supernova (about $40), a UV light option that features both a fan and a glue board to keep insects from flying away once they've been lured in. Plain and sleek, it won't stick out like a sore thumb, either.

Although the Thermacell Armored (appx. $30) is more repeller and less trap, it's nevertheless a fine option for creating a 15-foot protection zone without spraying chemicals all over your body or dealing with smoking candles. Each fuel cartridge lasts for up to 12 hours.

If you've got the cash to spend, the Mega-Catch Pro 900 Ultra (around $899) brings high-tech skeeter slaughter to your yard with its ability to mimic sensory signals and draw in bugs from around 150 feet away or closer. There's also the option to add a CO2 cylinder.

If you're worried about keeping the insects at bay in an area you only use occasionally, like a shed, then the Hot Shot No-Pest Strip (around $6) is an option to consider. It releases a vapor that protects for up to 4 months, but you shouldn't breathe this for more than 4 hours a day.

The Aspectek Electronic (around $36) draws insects in with its UV light, just like many other models, but unlike the others, it doesn't have the unsightly bug zapper aesthetic. It's got a removable waste drawer that's a snap to remove, too.

The Dynatrap XL (appx. $188) seems to provide mixed results, as some people swear by it, while other users can't get it to kill mosquito one. It's relatively quiet and sturdy, however, and doesn't require any refills of expensive or toxic chemicals.

With just a glance at the Cypropid Trap Lamp (about $32), you might think it's a humidifier or some other appliance, but it's actually a USB-powered UV light model that's compact enough to sit right on your desk. In fact, at less than 2 pounds, it's even pretty portable.

You can stop your problem before it starts with Summit Mosquito Dunks (around $11), which you place into standing water to kill larvae for up to 30 days. As a bonus, they are safe for pets and wildlife, so you don't have to stress about accidental poisoning.

The Blue Rhino SkeeterVac (appx. $329) uses propane to emit CO2 and attract your biting nuisances, trapping them with a vacuum and sticky paper once they've reached the machine. As with all CO2 models, it should only be used outdoors for your safety.

This Dynatrap 1/2 Acre (around $110) has a two-pronged approach to skeeter elimination, since it uses both a UV light and a titanium dioxide coated surface to lure insects into its retaining cage, where they dehydrate and expire. It even offers a sleek and sophisticated styling.