When it comes to battling mosquitoes, tons of people go for bug zappers to give those pesky blood suckers the fate they deserve — over 1.75 million of these devices are sold each year in the U.S. But ...

Bug zappers kill beneficial insects but do not reduce mosquito populations. Pollinators and decomposers like moths and beetles suffer from light traps. Chemical repellents remain more effective for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's something oddly satisfying and quintessentially summer about that zapping sound, isn't there?

Dear EarthTalk: Is it OK for the environment to use an electric bug zapper to keep the mosquitoes at bay in summer? – Beth L., Medford, MA With summer comes, many of us seek solutions to combat the ...