One kind of trap, a gravid trap, targets female mosquitoes looking to lay eggs. Crawley said these traps are best for consumers looking to cut down on mosquitoes over an extended period of time.

Because mosquitoes can enter a yard from any direction, however, it’s unlikely that a trap will capture all of them, Markowski says. The best traps are ones that target mosquitoes specifically ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.