Is a discussion about natural mosquito repellents pertinent in this group? [View all]

We've had so much rain over the last year in NC, and that's going to be our norm going forward, that I really want a good strategy for mosquitos, especially because my toddler grandson is now here. Certainly I'm already doing the common sense things about making sure there's no standing water, scouring the area for any discarded bottle caps and such smaller things, etc.

I purchased Mosquito Magician because, after researching, it has the blend of natural oils and ingredients purported to be effective mosquito repellents while not repelling or harming beneficial insects. And I have mosquito dunks safe for bird baths.

But I have 2 questions if anyone here is using natural repellents for mosquito control, and I'm not able to get clarity by Googling.

Are there best practices you follow? Like, since we're not actually killing (too harmful to other insects), is there a certain time of day that you've found to be more effective? I've read that applying it to ground cover, leafy/mulchy areas and the bottom areas of bushes and trees is best. And maybe trying to create a perimeter barrier around one's yard. Any other suggestions in that regard?

Also, have you seen the viral mosquito trap thingie using a 2 liter bottle?

This Bob Villa link has one iteration of the trap, and 2 other things I'd never heard of.

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-mosquito-trap/#:~:text=TWO%2DLITER%20TRAP&text=You'll%20need%20a%20cup,and%20let%20the%20granules%20dissolve.

Any thoughts and suggestions are most welcome!