With peak mosquito season being in full swing this time of year, one popular choice for DIY pest control is the use of electric bug zappers. But are these devices actually effective in keeping pests like mosquitoes away from our yards?

Despite most of us being all too familiar with these annoying pests, how much do we really know about them? Although many theories have been circulated to explain their behavior, separating fact from fiction is key to improving mosquito control methods.