Best Mosquito Coils – Affordable & Effective!

You might be familiar with mosquito coils and how to use them, but do you know which is the best mosquito coil for you if you are planning an outdoor party?

Or what is the most effective mosquito repellent when you are camping?

Yes, here comes our expertise, as we are an enthusiastic couple who love traveling and event planning. We have been testing 100s of insecticides, if not 1000s and found some of them useful within budget, safe, easy to use and based on non-chemical and non-toxic substances. 

Also, as mentioned, you can use these coils indoors or outdoors, as they are your best solution to keep mosquitos or flies away. 

If you are in a hurry, just see our quick pick section below or give a full read to the article up to the very end to know the effective use of these coils. 

Here we go…

Reviews of Best Mosquito Coils

1. Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks – Best Mosquito Coils

Murphy’s Naturals Incense Sticks are the top choice for all those who like organic plant-based mosquito repellent chemical-free solutions. These sticks are scented with essential oils, including rosemary, citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, and cedarwood. 

You get this economy pick with 12 sticks in one packet, enough for protecting your area more than once. I liked its coverage of 12 feet around the stick where you keep it after burning. I used it when my kids played on the lawn; one stick protected for almost 2.5 hours. 

Murphy Naturals should be your choice if you are allergic to synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals because of the bamboo material it uses for stick-making. We liked these sticks for outdoor use, as it has a strong odour, and burning them in your house may leave residues in the ambience. 

Another recommended usage of these Incense sticks is to light a bunch of them and put them in planters or some pots near the entrance, on the ground, on covered lawns, or for outdoor parties. You will see the sticks create smoke when burnt, leaving no mosquitos around you. 

I found them best for anopheles (Ankle Biter) mosquitoes; keeping them in pots at knee height might be a great choice if you have thrown a family  BBQ party in your lawn and garage. 

Final Word:

This non-toxic formula of the best mosquito coils can be used as effectively as any other product in the genre. We researched for 50 hours while using these sticks in every kind of atmosphere, even in bay areas. The sticks are best for any indoor uses, even at dinner parties, as they don’t contain any toxic or chemical solutions, giving a safe remedy for your kids or while you are having your food. The only thing that may be a little botheration is repeated purchases, but it is not a deal breaker factor. 

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2. LOVHOME Mosquito Repellent Coils – Best Mosquito Coil For Camping

For outdoor use or camping, our second pick is these coaster-sized spiral coils that are as effective as any other mosquito repellents at far lower prices. When you ignite these coils, the refreshing fragrance of the smoke feels good that keeps the mosquito away from the essential oils it uses. The coils are authentically composed of natural citronella essential oil that helps you get rid of mosquitos at a reasonable cost. 

The benefits of these coils overshadow their drawbacks of being fragile and quite a hassle. But if you are planning an outdoor party or a camping tour, LOVHOME coils can be a great choice compared to any other repellents. 

While testing, the performance and the cost are also quite effective. There are 16 coils, two stands, and one accident-free holder for safety that protects you from the ember of the burning coil. 

While burning one coil, I found it protects for almost 5 to 7 hours which is quite long as compared to the 2.5 hours protection of Murphy’s Natural. But there are different reviews regarding these coils; some people hate the burning odour and smell of citronella essential oil, while many find it quite refreshing. So it is your own choice whether you like its smell or not; however, outdoor usage does not leave any smell near you because of the open atmosphere. 

The recommended use of these coils is in outdoor areas like garages, lawns, and patios; if you are camping, they are great to go with. The best part is that you don’t need expensive holders, batteries, chargers, or other fancy things. A simple ignite can help you stay away from mosquitos. But they are fragile and not durable, and the burning ember might have a fire hazard. 

Final Word:

Like everything has pros and cons, we found LOVHOME coils quite useful and economical for outdoor use. Especially if you are camping or hosting an outdoor parting, keeping the mosquitos and flies away is easier and cheaper. Plus, coverage, price, and the time it lasts give you flexible usage. The only dealbreaker is its odor, which sometimes makes you uncomfortable and annoyed. 

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3. W4W Mosquito Repellent Coils – Best For Outdoor Only

For a pool party, we decided to use a cheaper and long-lasting mosquito repellent with a large area coverage for a longer time. I chose these coils over LOVHOME because of their good smell as I wanted to keep my pool party in a perfect ambience, and the bad odour was the last thing I could have wished there. 

Starting from the price, it is quite cheap and economical, with 5 to 7 hours of life and 10 feet of coverage, the same as our second pick. Also, the holders give you the flexibility of use, and you don’t have to buy any extra holders. Luckily there isn’t any bad smell, and you can enjoy pre-swimming snacks even when the coils are burning. Also, the mosquitos and the bugs don’t only go away, but they die most of the time. 

These coils are not recommended for indoor use because of the chlorophyll present in them. It also contains inert hydrolyzed starch, peppermint, rosemary, cedarwood, and other essential oils for a better fragrance. Prolonged use may make the mosquito immune, and they can roam around, but you can still rely on these coils for great relief. 

Final Word:

Those having a terrible time with mosquitos must give a shot to this economy pack environmentally friendly coils. They come with simple and plain stands that allow you a quick start to eliminate annoying mosquitos. Although we didn’t use these coils indoors because of chlorophyll but for an outdoor area, it gives a huge coverage. 

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4. OFF! Mosquito Coil Refills – Best Coil For Small Spaces

In a confined area with a low breeze, you cannot use a bad-smelling coil as it makes your head spin with nausea. So, when I sit on my patio to enjoy a pre-autumn morning with a cup of coffee, Off mosquito coils are my best friends. 

There is nothing to tell about these coils as Off is a renowned company for pest control, and everyone likes it the most. Ut as a comparison, I liked it for confined areas only. These coils may not be as effective as our second and third picks if you use them for vast areas. 

But it can provide a big relief for porches, patios, garages, or little balconies where there is little or no breeze. You can cover a maximum area of 10×10 feet, but minimum air is the ig requirement for Off coils. In windy weather, their performance is shady. 

Another important thing that I liked is its fresh scent that you will not experience in any other coils. So although it works in a non-breezy area, you won’t feel stuffy or suffocated. 

If you want to know the difference between the protection time these repellents offer, this coil gives 4 hours of protection in contrast to our second and 3rd picks. 

Final Word:

Off Mosquito Coils, refills are not new in the pest control industry, and we have been using these coils, sprays, lotions and other repellents for ages. I liked its fragrance, which is totally pleasant and acceptable. The coils are well-shaped and quite easy to separate. But the usage is quite limited in terms of area, confinement, time and wind conditions. You can only use it in confined and non-windy areas. So, even if it is a little pricey, you get value for the money you pay. 

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5. PIC Mosquito Repelling Coils, 4 Count Box – Best Budget Pick 

After testing and rating these mosquito coils and repellents, we didn’t need to buy anything else for mosquito repellents.  But again, an economical choice must be there as you might get short on budget, and some budget picks must e on the list for rainy days. PIC Mosquito Repelling coils are less expensive and easily manageable in your budget. I wanted to use them when we had some renovations going on in the house and didn’t want to spend heavily on the coils. 

You need to e careful while using these coils as if they start burning; they end up in 20 mins. So the coil and blowing out the flame is necessary as it only gives you an orange glow and smolders. At this point, you can enjoy its benefits, a nice scent and keeping the mosquitos away. 

It was best for us because we used these coils when there wasn’t any cooking and eating going on in the house. Also, to use outdoors, in any get-together or meetups, could e an economical and effective pick if you use them effectively. 

Keep them away from the sitting area, lit the coils at the most traffic area of mosquitos. 

Also, try to have your eating area away from the smoke drift; otherwise, your food will stink. 

Final Word:

If your main concern for buying mosquito coils is to repel the mosquitos at a lower price, PIC coils are what you need to have. They are economical, easy to separate and last longer if you light them properly. The only cautions are to use them in airy areas or places that are well-ventilated. Keep the coils away from your sitting area, the place most populated with mosquitos, and you get rid of them at a low price. 

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Benefits of Mosquito Coils and How You Can Use Them to Make Your Life Easy and Safe

Many of you don’t like to use coils or repellents, the reason being either smell or the botheration you need to do for burning the coil and taking care of it. 

But whatever the reason, you still find these coils beneficial and most economical as compared to other electronic devices to kill mosquitos. Here are some of the advantages you can get while using these coils. 

Working and Formulation of mosquito coils

Although, almost all the mosquito coils work on the same lines, burning one end and giving a scented smoke while smoldering. Their formulation varies from type to type. There are two types of formulations one is organic, and the other is chemical. The chemical formulation includes insecticides that may kill the mosquitos, gnats and other bugs, while organic coils only keep them away. 

Effectiveness of Mosquito Coils 

Are mosquito coils effective? This is the common question that comes to your mind when you want to choose them. The simple answer is yes; of course, they are effective. Now the next is how they are made and how to use them.

As discussed before, there are two types of coils. One is plant-based, and the other is chemical based. You get a nice scent in plant-based coils as they are made of organic materials like citronella, peppermint, cedarwood, rosemary,  or similar essential oils. But they can’t kill mosquitos; rather, they only repel them. 

Chemical-based coils are usually made up of chlorophyll or other insecticides that have strong chemicals that can cause cough or a stinky taste in your food. 

Safety

Before using any coil, the common question that arises in your head is whether they are safe or not. Of course, every product comes with its own pros and cons that we have experienced and already mentioned. But for a rule of thumb, before choosing any of the coils, repellents, killers, sprays or insecticides, you need to know its pros and cons along with the precautions and special instructions. 

Depending upon their composition, you can better decide whether you should use them indoors or outdoors. 

Recommended Way To Use Mosquito coils

It looks quite simple, and anyone can light a coil and start using it. But in reality, it is not that simple. You need to understand some tips and tricks on how to use a mosquito coil effectively and how you can maximize its benefits. 

• The number one thing that you come across is the type. You must know your environment and then choose a coil accordingly. 
• Using the coil should be as easy as possible. Buying expensive stands and ashtrays may make you feel overwhelmed. You can simply light a coil with a lighter and use the stands that come in the packing. 
• Use a terracotta dish for the best results in collecting the ash. Neither it burns, nor is it heavy on your pocket. But you can also use aluminum foil or a disposable plate.
• Mosquito coils come in pairs in the packaging, so e extra cautious while separating them, or you may end up breaking them. 
• It is best practice to burn the tip of the coil and blow out the flame until it starts smoldering by giving an orange glow. This way, it lasts longer and gives the maximum drift of smoke. 
• If you have little kids at home, don’t put the coils in their vicinity; try to hang the coil at a higher palace instead. 
• To get the best results, use multiple coils in the surroundings of your sitting area so that a smoke cloud can keep the mosquitos away. 
• Last but not least, the mosquitos get immune to one coil during prolonged use, so keep changing the type from chemical to organic or vice versa from time to time. 

Conclusion

I hope this review has helped you choose the best mosquito coils according to your need, budget and requirements. My personal favourite is LOVHOME Mosquito Repellent Coils when we are camping or even if we need mosquito repellent at our home. For regular use, you can also use Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks, but they will only give you 2.5 hours of protection.

Let us know in the comment section what you liked the most and how any of our picks helped you get rid of mosquitos. Also, if you are planning to go to the beach, read our latest blog post on the Best repellent for biting flies at the beach. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are mosquito coils effective?

Yes, they are effective for short-term solutions. You can use them to keep the mosquitos away for a certain period of time. 

What are the disadvantages of mosquito coils?

Although these coils are safe to use still, the leftover ash may be hazardous if anyone swallows it accidentally. 

Are mosquito coils DEET free?

The above-mentioned coils are DEET free and non-toxic. But if you want a DEET-based coil, you can research it on the web or at your local store.