Summer is here, and that means a whole lot of bugs, and ways to try to prevent my kids from getting bitten by bugs. Thankfully, there are smart ways to use tech to keep mosquitos at bay around your home, or when you’re on the road or camping out.

This post has been updated for 2021

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First up, the Stinger cordless mosquito lantern, which can kill up to 40% more bugs with its UV black light. And, when you don’t need to zap pesky critters, you can use it as a regular LED lantern. Smart!

If you’re searching Amazon though, you might check out the highly rated Stinger Flat-Panel Bug Zapper which covers up to a half-acre. (Above)

We’ve got a few other options for you at this article as well, depending on how much zapping power you need (and how much space you need to cover), all of which can help give you peace of mind this summer and help you enjoy the great outdoors a little more.

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