Protecting Mosquitoes From Dangerous Humans, Toxic Sprays, Zappers and Swatters!
Our goal at the Mosquito Protection Society is to educate people about how to protect mosquitoes from these violent deaths and to help rehabilitate injured mosquitoes at our sanctuary.
Below you will find easy ways that you can help mosquitoes this summer. The Mosquito Protection Society has provided lifesaving tips, instructions for building your own mosquito habitat, a list of plants to avoid, and a poll to find out how mosquito friendly you really are.
With your help, we can save the skeeters!!
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A few of the mosquitos that our members have rescued this year, now living carefree lives at the Mosquito Sanctuary.
How You Can Help Mosquitoes:
- Blood Donation - It only takes a few drops to save a life.
- Avoid using deet based products.
- Place several water collection containers around your house.
- Keep your doors wide open during summer months.
- Plan outdoor activities at dusk.
- Leave the tent at home and camp under the stars.
- Learn mosquito first aid.
- Throw out your citronella candles.
- Teach your children to live in peace and harmony with mosquitoes.
- Build a mosquito habitat in your own backyard.
- Make sure your rain gutters are sufficiently clogged to collect water.
- Identify and destroy any mosquito toxic plants and herbs in your yard.
- Do not let larvae eating fish live in your backyard pond.
- Do not replace ripped or damaged window screens.
- Eat sugary foods and work up a sweat before going outside.
- Eliminate the bat population in your neighborhood.
- Wear dark colored clothing while enjoying the great outdoors.
Stop The Violence!
With all the hype of the West Nile Virus the mosquito population is even more in danger than ever. We need your support!
Anyone who has ever held the lifeless body of dying mosquito in their hands knows the sadness that swatting and spraying brings. Not to mention the horrors these creatures face when they are zapped to death. We must stop this violence at once and spare these victims of hate crimes from living a life of fear and rejection. Mosquito Killers Caught In The Act
This is actual footage taken by our undercover mosquito cruelty investigators.
Warning: Some viewers may find the violent content of this video disturbing to watch.
A young, orphaned mosquito that was rehabilitated with the help of your generous donations.
The Mosquito Adoption Center
Would you like to welcome a rescued mosquito into your loving home? For a very small, one-time adoption fee, you can adopt a young, orphaned mosquito. Can you imagine how happy your family will be knowing they helped save a fragile, little life?
Plush Mosquito with Sound 8"
Amazon Price: $6.26 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
Baby mosquitos are very soft, cute, and adorable!
Mosquitos make ideal pets for animal lovers and young children.
How To Build A Backyard Mosquito Habitat
This is a really fun project to do with your kids!
- Find any containers that will hold water as these will serve as incubators for your baby mosquitoes. Neat, huh?
- Carefully place the containers around your home. Areas with tall grass and weeds provide excellent protection from wind.
- Be sure the containers will collect water from rain, dripping faucets and sprinkler run-off, providing the perfect place for the female mosquito to lay her eggs.
- You won't have to wait long for the excitement to begin because the larvae hatch from their eggs within 48 hours.
- The rewards will be plentiful. Female mosquitoes lay between 100-300 eggs at a time.
- In as little as 14 days you can have an entire mosquito colony thriving in your own backyard!
- Don't worry about your mosquitoes leaving your carefully structured habitat. They usually remain within 1 mile of their breeding site so you will get the pleasure of their company all summer long.
- Enjoy!!
- *Helpful Tip: If you simply do not have a container to hold water in you can still provide a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes by keeping an area of soil damp and moist. They will love it!
Awww, Aren't Baby Mosquitoes Adorable?
A beautiful example of a backyard mosquito habitat.
Are You Prepared For An Emergency?
Keep a mosquito first aid kit handy for those little emergencies! You never know when you will have to splint a wing or take lifesaving measures.
Heroic Mosquito Rescue Stories
The citizens featured here have witnessed mosquito cruelty at it's worst and taken the tiny lives into their own hands. They are true heroes!
"Not looking for a Citizen of the Year award, or anything. But last night as I was strolling around the block, I heard the muffled gasps of what I took to be a severely distressed mosquito. Sure enough, there on the sidewalk lay a helpless female struggling to breathe. She'd become disoriented after witnessing the grisly demise of a close friend who'd perished in one of those god-awful electronic zappers. She'd subsequently flown into a lamppost and knocked herself silly. Long story short, I did what any civicminded citizen would do; I performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Soon, she was good as new. She promised she'd remember my act of kindness for the rest of her life...which I think is 24 hours for the average mosquito. I gave her a second chance at life, but she left me with something in return which many might consider even more valuable; she left me with a pair of lips to rival Angelina Jolie's. Which wouldn't be bad except that I'm a guy. Anyone got some ice...?"Blood Donation
It only takes a few drops to save a life! Our Blood Donation Center / Petting Zoo is open M-F from dusk until midnight. Bring the kids!!
Blood Donors That Have Saved 100,000+ Lives
These extraordinary members of the Mosquito Protection Society have generously spent many hours in the Blood Donation Center / Petting Zoo. We applaud their efforts on behalf of the mosquitos, who buzz, but unfortunately cannot speak for themselves.
Warning: Herbs And Plants Can Be Toxic
Use with caution to avoid killing off your entire mosquito population!
- Cedarwood
- Garlic
- Lemongrass
- Frankincense
- Cinnamon
- Geranium
- Eucalyptus
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Cloves
- Peppermint
- Lemon Balm
- Onions
- Feverfew
- Thyme
- Marigold
- Catnip
Plants & Herbs That Mosquitoes Don't Like
If you want a hardy mosquito population weed these plants out of your garden right away!
The Mosquito Protection Society Gift Shop
100% of the profits from the sales in this shop will enable our sanctuary to continue saving lives. Thank you for your support!
How Mosquito Friendly Are You?
Confessions From Mosquito Killers
Are you a killer? Do you swat, zap or spray? No need to hang your head in shame any longer. Confess your crimes against mosquitos right here!
Best of:
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- retweet | reply monarch13
- My broken pool breeds them by the thousands. Go Skeeters! http://twttrlist.com/11ri
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- retweet | reply melsspambot
- People who claim they don't let little things bother them have never slept in a room with a single mosquito.
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- retweet | reply yeahgiancarlo
- Where's the summer? Where's the pools, the slurpees? Where are the mosquito bites?
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The Best Remedy for Mosquito Kisses (Bites)
When you work on mosquito sanctuary long enough you get kissed by mosquitos quite often and learn the best remedies for bites. This works like a charm!
Preparation H Hemorrhoidal Cream, Smooth Cream Formula with Aloe, 1.8-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2)
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
Yes, I know it's hemorrhoid creme! Seriously, it is amazing for taking the itch out of mosquito bites. Try it and see for yourself.
Do Not Buy These Horrible Products
A cruelty-free product that is harmful to mosquitos - Is it still cruelty-free?
Burt's Bees Out Door Herbal Insect Repellent, 4-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3)
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
* Case of three 4-ounce bottles of herbal insect repellent (total of 12 ounces)
* Contains rosemary oil
* 100% natural
* Not tested on animals
Bug Bite Relief .25 oz
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
How it Works Made with an all-natural blend of essential oils, this balm quickly soothes pesky bug bites. Camphor and menthol relieve pain and itching, while lemongrass, thyme, lavender and orange oils reduce discomfort.
Toys or Deadly Weapons?
This toy kills billions of innocent mosquitos every year!
Biteshield Electronic Racket Zapper
Amazon Price: $4.88 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
Electronic Racket Zapper will easily kill all flying insects such as mosquitos, flies, and gnats, just by waving at them with the electric fly swatter. And, the Electronic Bug Zapper is small enough to take with you, wherever you go.
A More Humane Alternative
This toy allows your child to catch and release!
Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum
Amazon Price: $15.58 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
* Battery operated vacuum powered control
* Two "capture" cores
* Safely catch and release insects
* Super cool magnifier for viewing

Catnip Is A Natural Insect Repellent
Please don't let your cat's addiction cause harm to your beloved mosquitos!
I found some cinnamon and catnip oil recipes that spell disaster for mosquitoes. I only shared them here as a warning of their toxic effects when mixed properly.
How To Make Natural Mosquito Repellent With Cinnamon & Catnip Oil
Add a few drops of cinnamon oil to the lotion or sunscreen of your choice. This will make a safe and natural insect repellent that smells really good too.
TIP:
Combine catnip oil and mosquito oil for a really effective insecticide.
*Do not add too much oil or it might irritate your skin.
How to Make a Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray
Dilute of few drops of cinnamon and/or catnip oil with water for an insect repellent that is safe for children, pets and plants.
Add this mixture to a spray bottle for easy application!
TIP:
This will also kill mosquito larvae.
Please Avoid Using Cinnamon Oil
This stuff smells great but is actually an environmentally friendly pesticide. Yuck!
Cinnamaldehyde is found in cinnamon leaf oil and scientific researchers say that it could be sprayed as a environmentally friendly pesticide. Cinnamaldehyde is commonly used as a food additive and flavoring agent.
Even Babies Are Out To Get Mosquitoes
What kind of example are we setting for our children?
California Baby Bug Repellent Spray 6.5 oz spray
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
* Contains organic and sustainably grown ingredients
* Non toxic, non chemical, non invasive, non irritating
* Vegetable and plant based ingredients
* No nut oils, gluten, soy, oat or dairy
* Hypoallergenic, safe and gentle
Mosquito Loving Choices For Children
Instead of spraying your kids and babies with cruel mosquito repelling products, try offering them toys that show them how fun mosquitos can be!
Buggy Buddies Skeeter Mosquito Activity Toy by Baby Gund [Toy]
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
Plush toy has the following features: wings crinkle, 3 teethers, vibrating pull buddy (that is attached to big bug), and crib tie. Large bug is approximately 19", small buddy is 4". Surface washable. For 6 months+.
These Bracelets May Look Harmless
But they can deprive a mosquito of it's next meal!
Cleverly Disquised Products That Kill
Don't be fooled by the pleasant scent and romantic charms of these cleverly disquised products that could result in the starvation of an entire mosquito colony.
* A healthy, harmless way to protect yourself against pests.
* Made with Andiroba, Citronella, Rosemary & Thyme for a pleasant scent.
* Perfect for garden parties, outdoor eating, and romantic evenings.
Bats Can Eat Up To 600 Mosquitoes An Hour!
If you want to keep your mosquito population safe don't hang one of these bat houses near your home.

Horrific Torture Devices That Shock & Mutilate
These devices will destroy your entire mosquito population in the cruelest of ways. It just breaks my heart! If you see these devices being used please report the abuse immediately.
Flowtron BK-80D 80-Watt, 1-1/2-Acre Electronic Insect Killer
Amazon Price: $77.88 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
* High efficiency, non-clogging killing grid
* Rugged, weatherproof construction; will not rust, crack or fade
* Easy bulb replacement
* Operates for only pennies a day
* Unit dimensions: 11" X 11" X 18 1/2"
ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/11/2009)![]()
Great for hunting, fishing and camping. Provides 15 ft. diameter protection. Repels mosquitoes for up to 12 hours. Also works on black flies. Contains 1 reusable appliance, 1 cartridge (0.42 oz.) and 3 insect repellent mats (0.08 oz. each). Odor free.
Share Your Own Mosquito Rescue Stories Here...
24websurf wrote...
Did you think I would forget? Not a chance! I'm here to remind you of the wonderful lensmaster that you are and to thank you for being my friend! Anyone who reads this comment should know this was the first lens I saw on Squidoo a year and half ago. I has always reminded what a great lens should be! I've always wanted to do this ~ BLESSINGS from a Squid Angel, dear friend! ~
hlkljgk wrote...
well done. i would be happy if they stayed in your sanctuary. :)
Swisstoons wrote...
Hi, Twilight! Thank you for making me a part of what I think might be the funniest lens I've come across to date. Yikes. Did I say, "grizzly" when I meant "grisly?" Thank you for the comment you left on my lens. I appreciate it. I am off now to explore more of your lenses. Best, Tom
Swisstoons wrote...
Not looking for a Citizen of the Year award, or anything. But last night as I was strolling around the block, I heard the muffled gasps of what I took to be a severely distressed mosquito. Sure enough, there on the sidewalk lay a helpless female struggling to breathe. She'd become disoriented after witnessing the grizzly demise of a close friend who'd perished in one of those god-awful electronic zappers. She'd subsequently flown into a lamppost and knocked herself silly. Long story short, I did what any civicminded citizen would do; I performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Soon, she was good as new. She promised she'd remember my act of kindness for the rest of her life...which I think is 24 hours for the average mosquito. I gave her a second chance at life, but she left me with something in return which many might consider even more valuable; she left me with a pair of lips to rival Angelina Jolie's. Which wouldn't be bad except that I'm a guy. Anyone got some ice...?
roamingrosie wrote...
It only takes a few drops to save a life - LOL! Then I've saved THOUSANDS of precious mosquito lives! :) I love the plush mosquitoes and the racket zapper! Great lens, really funny!
shajo wrote...
What a great sense of humor you have! This is one of the best lenses I've seen on Squidoo so far! Congrats on the purple star!
Tipi wrote...
in reply to Shelly Shelly, I see why you emailed me this lens to look at....Cute!
There is a humorous side to everything! I'm all for death to the pests that carry diseases and take human lives every year!
Great lens, worth more star than I can give you!
Susie
Shelly wrote
I tried to leave without being seen...isn't it enough that I'm hanging my head in shame? What do you people want from me anyway? It is with great heartfelt sadness that I must turn myself in the The Mosquito Protection Society for only this eveing I personallly ended the life of one of these fairy-like beings and deprived the world of her 100-300 little blessings. I may as well come clean and confess that only yesterday I destroyed prime habitat when I followed my usual schedule of changing the water in the bird ponds.......does it matter that I havn't yet purchases mosquito dunks to end the lives of larvae that may be starting there lives in the ditches around our property? Please, please, please--just look me in the eye and tell me I'm still probably a good person......please!
I totally enjoyed this from start to finish! I Squidooed over from Chef Keem's funny Lensmasters lens. I love how you stayed in character throughout!
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Jean Allen and I am the new group leader for the Nature and the Outdoors Group.
Lizzy
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
FANTASTIC lens. I'll be glad to drop our mosquitos off if you'll forward your address...
Great lens; blessed by an Angel.
a_willow wrote...
Good you've got featured on Giant Spotlight blog! :) I've totally forgot about this hilarious lens! And it was one of lenses that really impressed me after joining Squidoo! Now, I can finally give it a deserved blessing! :)
Laniann wrote...
I must admit that I have caused the violent death of many mosquitoes - I am not going to admit to millions. You have opened my eyes... I misunderstood their love for me. 5 Stars and I Favorite it.
foreverme wrote...
Very tongue-in-cheek! For all you true mosquito lovers out there, if you want to donate your blood to them, don't take vitamin B. "They won't bite - they won't even light!" to quote a classic. Multi-B once a day keeps mosquitoes far away!
CatharinaE wrote...
This is hilarious, a different view on mosquitos, that's for sure. I actually felt guilty because I killed a few in my lifetime...lol
EditorDave wrote...
Hi there! It's been a while, so I thought I'd bring you up to date. Here's an ALERT for mosquito lovers everywhere: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090101.wmosquito0101/BNStory/Science/home
Just think... there are folks out there planning on INFECTING mosquitos with a virus. As if they don't carry enough with them already? Sheesh! Anyway, I'm fixing up my mosquito killer site (Geckos! sorry, but it's sort of a reptile thing I'm interested in!).
Best regards,
Dave (aka EditorDave)
owlperson wrote...
This is hilarious! If you are successful with this, maybe you can turn your attention to New Hampshire's much-maligned black fly population!
jfield wrote...
This is one of the funniest things I've seen in awhile! Thanks for the laugh--great lens:-)
PattB wrote...
Bravo, this is a real hoot! Thanks for exposing the plight of the mosquito! 5 stars and a favorite for u.
chefkeem wrote...
A hearty SquidAngel Blessing for this thigh-slapper par excellence!
24websurf wrote...
If I use the repellant plants, would I be able to talk them into taking donations from my neighbor instead? They would then serve a humorous purpose in my otherwise boring life :) Great lens! Thanks for the laugh and the great info!
awelldressedbullet wrote...
TOOOO MUCH! I loved it! What a wonderful lens, I nearly pee'd my pants, but don't tell anyone ok? LOL In keeping with your theme, you will see how I treat our mosquitoes and black flies on Kathy's Pictures from Home - Kathy
Jakey wrote
i have a story. we went camping and there was this lady wearing this form of mosquito protection and there were a bunch of mosquitos around her. i felt bad for the little guys because im sure they were hungry to i ran over and ripped off the ladies hat. the lady started screaming so i dont think she was happy, but there were over a thousdand little guys, which to me, outweighs the ladys feelings. i felt proud of myself, especially since no1 else really seemed to.
leemlz wrote...
I can't tell you how much I appreciate and applaud your efforts on behalf of our winged friends. I lost my pet mosquito Skeeter last year after a horrible accident when I sat on him.
God bless you!
WritingforYourWealth wrote...
Funny ;) I "donated" blood liberally to the mosquitos at the beach this past week, heh.
ariesmom wrote...
I took a mosquito on a cruise once...but he was then lost at sea :( GREAT sense of humor..You Go Girl!! Thanks for the laugh today, 5 star all the way.
roysumit wrote...
Loved your composing the lens so nicely. But still scratching my head,"how to love these poor fellows." My hands act pretty quick even before my brain signals about a mosquito trying to ping me. Some times they are shoooed away but most of the time they are stamped in my body with a big thrash. From now on, I'll try to mend my ways.
A big Five star for such an innovative lens.
Squidster wrote...
This is one of the best examples of a lens I have seen that is both entertaining AND educational. I'm glad I finally got around to reading it - Thanks for making it!
opalship wrote...
You have made a new friend here.
I am working on a report now too, have a lot to add on the subject and only need to summarize my notes for a closely related assault against mosquito control programs.
Please stay in touch!
YOU GO GIRL, excellent!
http://www.squidoo.com/MCD is where my second new lens is being worked on, any ideas are welcome, this lens is only about 10 minutes old though.
However "Sanibel Air Traffic," now appears directly under the mosquito control director in Lee County, Fl when you Google her name. (Shelly Redovan) Lets give them a curve ball together, eh?
poddys wrote...
Great and innovative lens. I lensrolled it to my Daily Joke Lensography and also as a featured lens there.
Roxy_Calamari wrote...
This was sooooooo funny! No wonder we aren't bothered by these pesky little bloodsuckers. We have several families of bats living in our chimneys. 5 stars to you!!!
a_willow wrote...
Love this lens! Going to my favorites just for writing style!
gmarlett wrote...
enslavedbyfaeries,
Superb lens - welcome to the parody and satire group, the correct path to spiritual enlightenment and true Karma! I am a proud blood donor.
Thanks
cowgirlup1123 wrote...
WOW!!! I love this lense. I love the fact that there are other people who love mosquitoes, but I am sad to say My friend is allergic to them.:-(
5*****STARS
jeffshy wrote...
I confess, I have accidentally swatted thousands of innocent mosquitoes with my large collection of fly swatters, especially my favorite battery operated one that accidentally electrocutes them. Hopefully this lens will make me more careful in the future.
rms wrote...
This was a great choice for the Our Favorite Squidoo Lenses group! Thanks!
The_Homeopath wrote...
A perfect lens and an excellent example of what all those aspiring to be giants like you should strive for!
EditorDave wrote...
I understand completely how misunderstood skeeters are! I have the same problem with how folks misunderstand dihydrogen monoxide. Your skeeters oughta drop by my dihydrogen monoxide lens--I bet even they don't like dihydrogen monoxide pollution!
thrivingmom wrote...
This lens is super creative and insanely entertaining! 5* all the way!
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- How You Can Help Mosquitoes:
- Hating Mosquitoes Has Become Fashionable
- Stop The Violence!
- Mosquito Killers Caught In The Act
- The Mosquito Adoption Center
- How To Build A Backyard Mosquito Habitat
- Heroic Mosquito Rescue Stories
- Blood Donation
- Blood Donors That Have Saved 100,000+ Lives
- Warning: Herbs And Plants Can Be Toxic
- Plants & Herbs That Mosquitoes Don't Like
- The Mosquito Protection Society Gift Shop
- How Mosquito Friendly Are You?
- Confessions From Mosquito Killers
- The Best Remedy for Mosquito Kisses (Bites)
- Warning: All the products below have been known to harm or kill mosquitoes.
- A More Humane Alternative
- Catnip Is A Natural Insect Repellent
- How To Make Natural Mosquito Repellent With Cinnamon & Catnip Oil
- How to Make a Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray
- Mosquito Loving Choices For Children
- Cleverly Disquised Products That Kill
- Horrific Torture Devices That Shock & Mutilate
- Share Your Own Mosquito Rescue Stories Here...
- Spread the Word, Save The Skeeters!
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