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Some insects are attracted to light sources, but not mosquitos. They seek out the things our bayou friend already mentioned.
Isn't there something that emits co2 and then zaps them?
I guess I should just get a net and a hand held zapper?
Yes, there are propane powered mosquito traps that emit heat and CO2. Supposedly they are effective but costly.
They also have electric ones. They use a UV bulb and some titanium compound that releases CO2 when hit by UV, pretty neat and work decently once you interrupt the breeding cycle. Dynatrap is the popular brand I think.