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Jim Rossman

Tech review: Gadgets that really stop mosquitoes from bugging you

It's rare that I can test a gadget that addresses a problem faced by 100 percent of my readers, but I think we can all agree mosquitoes are a nuisance and a health hazard.

Between West Nile and Zika, illness caused by mosquito bites is big news, and I think everyone is on board with trying to keep the pests at bay.

We can all do our part by eliminating any sources of standing water in our yards and wearing repellent, but there are times when I'd rather not spray chemicals all over myself.

There are a number of gadgets that say they can help repel or kill mosquitoes, and today we are reviewing two of them. One aims to repel them from your deck, and one attracts them and satisfyingly zaps them into oblivion.

One or both should be right for your yard.

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