Our Top Lawn And Garden Tech Picks From CES 2024

If you're anything like us, mosquitoes on your property can be the bane of your existence in the summer months. Whether you're gardening or kicking back on the patio, these irritating insects can quickly put a damper on your day-to-day activities – and lead to endless itching by nightfall. But the days of decrying the United States government's ban on the mosquito-killing agent DDT in 1972 (per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) are over, thanks to the Mosqitter. Founded by Anastasiia Romanova, Mosqitter is a woman-owned pest control line that features an original full-sized model, The Grand, as well as an upcoming compact release known as the Mini. Using a combination of light, heat, and a proprietary blend of pheromones to mimic our mammalian scent, Mosqitter's The Grand is able to eliminate up to 93% of mosquitos in a given area without harming beneficial insect populations such as bees and butterflies.

Currently, Mosqitter fans can purchase The Grand, the original large-scale device that can neutralize roughly two acres worth of pests at a time, ideal for expansive yards, wooded areas, and waterside properties. For those with smaller gathering spaces, the Mini is ideal — and this compact version is due to be released in the fall of 2024. But if you're hoping to cull the local mosquito population sooner, you're in for a treat. Through the month of January 2024, the Mosqitter Grand will be available with a $400 discount code off of its $1,999 MSRP (CES2024) through the Mosqitter website.

While wandering the show floor at CES, we came across some sharp-looking robots traipsing along an artificial lawn. Though they looked like something straight out of science fiction movie, it wasn't long before we realized these industrious movers were made for lawn mowing. According to the company's representatives, the Mammotion's Luba 2 AWD is a landscaping robot that can effortlessly scale sloped lawns for hours on a single charge. We watched them zip up and down a steep, 'grassy' hill many times with ease, affirming Mammotion's claims right before us. Chugging along terrain like a robot vacuum over the carpet, the Luba 2 moves around a designated area to clip grasses up to four inches in height before returning to its charging base when it needs more power.​

The Luba AWD 2 also has several attractive features for homeowners and groundskeepers, including the option to produce customizable printed lawn-cutting designs. So, if you've been searching for a way to propose to that special someone — or irritate that pesky neighbor — we're sure you'll find a way to put it to good use beyond basic mowing needs. At the time of writing, the Luba AWD 2 series is currently available for pre-order in the United States through the Mammotion online storefront. Models range in price from the Luba 2 AWD 1000 at $2,178 to the Luba 2 AWD 10000 at $4,099. As an aside, those looking to try the device for less may be interested in the Luba 2's predecessor, the Luba, with models starting at $1,749.

If you're interested in turning food waste and other organic materials into a potent fertilizer, composting is hands-down the best option around. Still, composting can intimidate some home chefs and gardeners, thanks to unpleasant drawbacks like odors, gasses, and laboriousness. That's where Reencle comes in, a small home composter that can turn food waste into fertile soil within 24-hours. The greatest advantage of the Reencle is its odor-fighting design, which allows you to process leftover scraps indoors without compost's characteristic scent wafting throughout your home. The unit itself is also quite quiet and compact, making it even more desirable for indoor use.

Compost explosions, another common concern, aren't a problem with this handy home and garden gadget. A rotating arm mixes the compost, aiding decomposition through fermentation and eliminating the chances of a pocket of methane forming in the pile while saving you the trouble of stirring it yourself. There's also a cost saving element at play, as garden fertilizer essentially becomes free by using the sustainable device. If you're ready to begin your home composting journey, you can purchase the Reencle through the company's online storefront, where it retails for $499 and is backed by a one-year warranty.

It's an age-old chore for gardeners and landscapers alike: Watering one's lawn both quickly and efficiently. From heavy, tangled hoses to complex sprinkler systems, there are many reasons we put off dealing with this tiresome outdoor task. But at CES 2024, we found one invention that could put an end to such problems entirely. After striking out with the standard selection of sprinklers and hoses, Dr. Peter Bennett stumbled upon a simple way to water the majority of his garden with minimal effort involved. From there, he designed prototypes inspired by this discovery that would eventually become Sprinklifier — a small, sleek product with the potential to change the way we water lawns and gardens forever.

Not only can Sprinklifier cover an impressive amount of ground at once, but it's also a more sustainable option than traditional watering equipment. Using interchangeable discs, Sprinklifier users can target specific sections of their lawn or garden, eliminating excess water usage. Those with small patches of land may only require one unit, while others can easily link multiple fixtures to water larger lawns. Perhaps best of all, Sprinklifier's thoughtful design means you'll never again need to move your sprinkler to mow your lawn. Bennett's invention isn't available directly to consumers just yet, though he tells House Digest that it should be available for purchase in the near future. To keep tabs on this innovative device — and see a demonstration of it in action — visit the Sprinklifier website for additional information and updates.