Picaridin.info Compare Mosquito Traps
Updated: April, 2010
Mosquito protection 2010 -
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 Mega Catch line of mosquito traps , Flowtron Power
Vac, the new and improved 1.5 acre Flowtron
PowerTrap ,
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 |
Small yards and patios. |
Uses LED
lights and fan to capture insects. Small, lightweight plastic unit
for use on patio or tabletop. Also available in a two-pack. Best
selling
item! Our Review >> |
$97-$129 |
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N |
Y |
21,780 sq ft (approx 147' x 147') |
$91-$149.99 |
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N |
Y |
Up to 1/2 acre | Uses a combination of variable spectrum pulsing light and heat and optional attractant strips to provide coverage for up to 1/2 acre. Electric powered, comes with a .12 month manufacturer's warantee. Our Review >> |
$99 |
||
N |
Y |
Up to 1/2 acre | Uses heat and led's - no propane or pesticides. Manual power on/off or use the built in night sensor for automatic operation. Our review >> . |
$49-$79.99 |
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N |
Y |
Up to 1/2 acre | $106-$119 |
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N |
Y |
up to 3/4 acre | $102-$119 |
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N |
Y |
1 acre | $158-$199 |
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N |
Y |
1 acre | Sophisticated lighting patterns, infrared heat, optional attractant and a choice of wet or dry capture methods. 12 month manufacturer's warantee. Our Review >> |
$249 |
||
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 >> |
$320-$369 |
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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 >> |
$661 - $755 |
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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. |
$529-$615 |
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|
Y |
N |
Up to 1 acre |
The
Cordless Propane Mosquito Trap silently attracts and kills
insects with an irresistible combo of CO2 and Octenol. Portable
and easy to clean. Runs on 4 C batteries. Our Review >> |
$499.95 |
|
N |
Y |
Up to 1.5 acres | A ttop performer! In independent testing, the Mega Catch Ultra outperformed competing mosquito traps, thanks to its unique, propane-free, co2 system. Comes with a .12 month manufacturer's warantee. Our Review >> |
$499 |
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N |
Y |
up to 1.5 acres | This propane only unit provides wide-area coverage at an affordable price. |
$370-$469 |
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Y |
Y |
1.5 acres |
Top rated item! Gas powered trap with computerized
"set and forget" auto operation. Completely redesigned in 2007,
a patented ignition system provides excellent reliability and efficiency. Our Review >> |
$425-$702 |
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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 >> |
$279-$299 |
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N |
Y |
1 acre | $279 |
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Y |
Y |
1 acre | $382-$499 |
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Y |
N |
1 acre | $539 - $755 |
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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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