We have a screen that attaches to Velcro at the edges and has a magnetic seal down the middle, primarily to allow the dog to go in and out. It works very well.

This might be of some use from Bob Vila:

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquitoes-naturally/?utm_content=slot2_button&utm_term=Bob%20Vila_Daily_06.29.24.&utm_campaign=Bob%20Vila_Daily_Active%20Dynamic_7x&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email

We live in the woods and have tons of mosquitoes at times. Here are some things that have helped us. None involve the door - it’s mostly kept closed. But if you can get the mosquitoes away from the entry, that might help.

- Spartan eradicator tubes (mosquito traps) out in the yard, away from the entry. The old formula worked for us - the new tubes get mixed reviews but are worth a try. You can make the old formula and put it in the new tubes after you’ve used up the formula they come with. The old formula is yeast, sugar, salt and water. You can look it up online. The new formula has boric acid, I think. You can buy new tubes or make traps by reusing old tubes.

- Remove vegetation and organic debris from near the house. I recently cut down some overgrown boxwoods around the porch and the mosquitoes left the area. I have heard grass is better than organic mulch to help avoid mosquitoes.

- Fans help. Mosquitoes don’t like wind. If you have a covered area outside, you may be able to mount something on the ceiling or stick a cheap pedestal fan outside. Maybe something with a remote. There are 20” plug-in fans with grates that you can mount on the ceiling if you don’t have room for a full outdoor ceiling fan.

- There may be traps like zevo traps that you can use indoors or near the door.

- You can try zappers.

- Make sure there is no standing water near the house. Make sure gutters are not clogged and debris does not accumulate on the house or near it.

- There are lots of other outdoor solutions you can buy, like extermination services, pest trap and kill products, maybe plants that repel pests, thermacell devices.

Think about where you want to spend your money. We use fans, spartan tubes, and debris removal, and also the city hires a plane to spray every so often. There is a big difference when all the puddles dry up. Also time of day makes a difference - there seem to be fewer mosquitoes in the middle of the day when it’s hot out.

Wow, I'm so glad I asked this question - you all have given me some excellent ideas!!

I was just thinking of blocking part of the door - now, I am going to look into this business of possibly setting up some type of a curtain system. I think it would be more effective.

And also, I've never tried using a fan outside, or any dunks. (There is already a company that comes and sprays.)

I do think it would be wise to get some kind of handle on all the greenery. We have a bit too much now! I need to figure out this electric hand tool thing - I think that would really be helpful. The amount of shrubbery is just too much right now.

Thanks for all the great suggestions!! I am going to go google some of these terms.

I bought two of these and put them on either side of the door. It’s not perfect but it does seem to help. From Amazon: Mosquito Deterrent, Patio Egg Diffuser & 4-oz. Oil. They don’t hang out on the door anymore.
I’m also trying to figure out how I might make use of an outdoor fan. Good luck!

If you like to sit outside, those little 7” ryobi fans are great! They are battery operated - you need the ryobi batteries and charger to use them. I just bought a pair and I take them outside on the porch for morning coffee. Not really applicable to the door situation because you have to carry them outside and they should not be stored outside. (The batteries especially need to stay in a climate controlled area indoors.)

I also got a ryobi 14” air cannon fan for doing yard work. It kept the gnats away while I was working in one place. It is not as powerful as I’d hoped, but we’ll see how it works out. That fan, with a rubbermaid stool to sit on and all my personal bug gear made it quite comfortable to work outside. (We live in the woods where bugs thrive.)