The mosquito "trick" that actually works (it's not baking soda)

We tested the viral hacks. Only one held up.

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June 1, 2026 1:15am EDT

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Hey there,

You have probably seen them everywhere this summer — the viral mosquito "hacks."

Baking soda in a bowl. Vinegar traps. Dryer sheets in your pocket. Coffee grounds on the patio. Mouthwash in a spray bottle.

We tried them all. Here is what actually happened:

→ Baking soda trap — caught 2 mosquitoes in 48 hours. The rest ate us alive.
→ Vinegar bowl — mosquitoes landed on the rim and flew away.
→ Dryer sheets — smelled nice. Mosquitoes did not care.
→ Coffee grounds — zero effect. Just a mess.
→ Mouthwash spray — worked for about 20 minutes. Then nothing.

The problem? Mosquitoes detect you from 100 feet away. A bowl on your patio table is not going to override that.

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What does work is blocking their ability to find you in the first place.
Oregon State University found that citronella oil disrupts a mosquito's sense of smell — making it nearly impossible for them to detect you.

That is exactly what Squito Stickers are built on. 100% citronella. 72 hours per sticker. Peel, stick on your clothes or gear, and mosquitoes lose the ability to track you.

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Best,
Joe Ponzillo
Lead Product Developer, BugMD

P.S. Save the baking soda for actual baking. 76,000+ stickers sold. 30-day guarantee. Worth a look before your next evening outside.