Picaridin.info Compare Mosquito Traps
Updated: August, 2011
Mosquito protection 2011 -
high-tech mosquito control keeps getting more and more affordable! .Gone are the days when the only mosquito traps on the market cost hundreds of dollars - there are now lots of
smaller, lighter mosqito catchers, suitable for a balcony, patio, deck
or small yard .Still
available are some old favorites including the, Flowtron Power
Vac, the Skeeter
Vac,
the innovative customer favorite Dynatrap, and the venerable propane-powered Mosquito
Magnets.
Thanks to the competition from the new, less-expensive insect traps, many
vendors are selling these older units at drastically-reduced prices.
The chart is ordered by the size of the coverage area. Trap models which are older but still available are listed at the bottom of the page. For detailed information on these machines, see our mosquito trap review index.
| Make/Model | Propane? | Electric? |
Coverage | Other Features | Price Range (approx) |
Available from: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N |
Y |
21,780 sq ft (approx 147' x 147') |
Top rated product! IENA award winning design,
weighs less than 4 lbs. |
$91-$149.99 |
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N |
Y |
Up to 1/2 acre | $94-$119 |
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N |
Y |
up to 3/4 acre | $86-$103 |
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N |
Y |
1 acre | $149-$199 |
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Y |
Y |
1 acre | Updated version of a popular favorite - Portable and easy to assemble, the Guardian features smart, patent-pending thermal-imagery technology scientifically designed to effectively attract and capture mosquitos. Our review >> . |
$290-$309 |
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N |
Y |
1 acre | The popular Skeetervac is a propane-only mosquito trap featuring fine-tune bait technology Our Review >> |
$303-$329 |
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Y |
N |
1 acre | The Mosquito Magnet Executive uses programmable smart technology that automatically starts and stops the unit depending on temperature. Programmable modes , help you make more efficient use of your propane. Cordless, runs on a rechargeable battery (incuded). Our Review >> |
$659 - $699 |
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Y |
N |
1 acre | Employs Mosquito Magnet's patented catalytic convertor and counterflow technology to attract and eliminate mosquitos. Cordless, runs on 4 C batteries. |
$539-$559 |
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N |
Y |
up to 1.5 acres | This propane only unit provides wide-area coverage at an affordable price. |
$339-$399 |
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Some older models - still available, still popular | ||||||
Y |
Y |
1/2 acre | One of the "first generation" electric/propane
traps. 1 yr warantee. This is an older model, but still available. Our Review >> |
$315-$330 |
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N |
Y |
1 acre | $329 |
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Y |
Y |
1 acre | $449-$499 |
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Y |
N |
1 acre | $639 - $861 |
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Amazon.com - Often has the
best prices around AND free shipping! Note: Out of stock or 3rd party
orders may take longer to be delivered.
Hammacher Schlemmer - Although their prices are sometimes
a few dollars more, all
items purchased through Hammacher Schlemmer come with an unconditional lifetime
guarantee - they will take it back and refund your money at any time, no
questions asked! Highly
recommended.
See also our pages on mosquito prevention, our mosquito trap review index and
information about mosquito traps and other devices.
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