I hate mosquitoes, and mosquitoes love me and my family. I found this backyard gadget a great solution to the problem of keeping my two kids and dog safe from dangerous biting mosquitoes.  It's called the Mosquito Vacuum, and you can buy it at any home improvement store like Home Depot and Lowe's (though I heard they sell out quick).  It uses CO2 to heat up this 2-in-1 bait, which lures the mosquitoes towards it and then the vacuum sucks them into a bug basket. It is fueled by propane (same as your gas grill) and you need to plug it in away from your deck or patio, or where the kids are playing.  I live on a river, so I put it near there because that's where the mosquitoes breed.  It has really helped us reduce the population of these dangerous pests (did you know dogs get dog heartworm from mosquitoes?)... if you look in the basket after a week or so, it's filled with nasty dead skeeters. It costs about $300 including the bait and propane, but it's worth it if you can play outside without a night of scratching and whining and possible skin infections, like my daughter's had from picking at bug bites.

The website is www.farewellmosquitoes.com and there are lots of mosquito facts and a "survival guide" on there with more tips.  Empty tires, containers, even play equipment are breeding grounds for mosquitoes, for example.

Buzz about it to your friends and neighbors who have buggy backyards...  it really helps.