How to get rid of insects effortlessly, safely and in an environmentally friendly way

St Gallen, 30.06.2022. Many of us are currently enjoying the longer days, sunshine and outdoor activities. But the warmer part of the year isn't all good news. The high temperatures also bring uninvited guests back to our homes, flies, mosquitoes and other insects can become real pests. The following explains why – despite our love for animals – it's better to get rid of certain insects, why insect traps are the most efficient solution, and why chemical solutions and using poisons should be avoided.

Flying insects can be irritating when they suddenly float around in front of our faces. They also make it difficult to fall asleep when they're buzzing loudly near our ears at night. Some even bite and leave us with uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly marks. So they're not just a nuisance – there are serious reasons to get rid of some insects.

The best example of this is mosquitoes. They lay their eggs in water, whether it's a pond, a water butt, a standing puddle or a pool, so the heavy rain at the beginning of spring therefore helps them reproduce.

As Europe is also getting warmer and warmer, lots of dangerous species of mosquitoes are being attracted from tropical areas. Species like Culex and Aedes mosquitoes can carry diseases. The most dangerous is the Asian tiger mosquito, which has also been the most successful in spreading around Europe, occurring in very high numbers and carrying fevers including Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika and the West Nile virus. The tiger mosquito has white stripes, is extremely obtrusive and often circles its victims in swarms. In order to protect others and ourselves, it is important that we free our homes of these bloodsuckers. They are not the only nuisances in our homes, though. Other flying insects, like fruit flies, can multiply explosively in the right conditions. At a suitable temperature and humidity, a female can lay up to 400 eggs.

Fruit flies are most keen on fermenting fruit juices as well as other drink residues, compost, and overripe fruits. However, some flies are also predatory and their larvae eat up bees' pollen and nectar supply. Of course, these flying insects also have other negative effects. They can turn our stomachs, make us anxious or rob us of precious sleep. And no customer will fancy staying around in a shop or a restaurant plagued by flies or mosquitoes.

Although chemical solutions do often work, they cannot be used effectively against individual pests. After all, poisons can't tell the difference between mosquitoes, bees, butterflies and other living things, so they are neither environmentally friendly nor sustainable. If you use toxic insecticides in high doses in a restaurant or at home, food can become contaminated and pose a serious risk to young children and pets. For example, after using sprays, the toxins can remain in the room air for up to six weeks, which can lead to serious health consequences. Plus, insects develop immunity over time, causing the poison to become less effective.

Insect traps are the best alternative to eliminate flying pests. Insect traps are effective, environmentally friendly, and – depending on the manufacturer – can also be sustainable and inexpensive. They are also easy to use and are safe for all the humans and animals living in the home. If you want to rely on an efficient, high-quality product, you should take a closer look at the insect traps from SWISSINNO. These do not use poisons or other toxic components and so are harmless to beneficial organisms like bees, as well as to humans and pets too.

One of the most popular insect traps by the quality company from Switzerland is the 'Insect Mini Glue Catcher 4 W LED'. Equipped with an LED UV light, it lures the small insects – but not bees – onto a non-toxic glue paper where they get stuck and die. The glue paper is easy to replace, and the device is perfect for indoor use and for tackling fruit flies.

The 'Insect Destroyer 24 W LED' is recommended for larger rooms up to 80m². Just like the Insect Mini Glue Catcher, this trap attracts flying pests with an LED UV light. At 24 W, though, it is considerably stronger and the integrated high-voltage grid ensures that the insects are killed quickly.

Another effective solution for annoying flies and mosquitoes is the 'Insect Catcher 15 W LED'. This insect trap uses a fan to generate an air stream that sucks the insects into a collecting container where they are caught and dry up. The collecting container can easily be removed and emptied so that a high level of hygiene and cleanliness is guaranteed.

The company SWISSINNO, based in St Gallen, has made it its goal to protect what people hold dear. This is achieved using effective, species-appropriate products for pest control both at home and in businesses. These are developed with a focus on innovation, environmental and animal welfare, safety and efficiency. This is evidenced by the eco-labels awarded to certain products, and is constantly being expanded.

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