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Compare Mosquito Traps

Updated: July, 2008

Mosquito protection 2008 - high-tech mosquito control at budget-friendly prices. 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 new and improved 1.5 acre Flowtron PowerTrap , the Skeeter Vac, last year's innovative Dynatrap, and the venerable propane-powered Mosquito Magnets. Thanks to the competition from the new, less-expensive insect traps, many vendors are selling these units at drastically-reduced prices.

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!

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$89-$129
N
Y
Back yards, patios.
Powder coated metal, 3 position switch, continuous or auto operation modes.

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$99 -$150
N
Y
21,780 sq ft (approx 147' x 147')
Top rated product! IENA award winning design, weighs less than 4 lbs.

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$97-$139.99
N
Y
 1/2 acre
Affordable, nearly maintenance-free half-acre coverage - no propane needed

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$99-$189
N
Y
 up to 3/4 acre
Over a half acre of high-tech mosquito protection for under $100 .

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$89.99 -$100
N
Y
 1 acre
Affordably-priced insect trap which , provides wide area coverage. A bestseller!

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$169-$201
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.

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$299-$309
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.

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$499.95
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.

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$499-$580
Y
Y
 1/2 acre
One of the "first generation" electric/propane traps. 1 yr warantee

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$269-$600
Y
Y
 1 acre
Effective full-acre coverage. 1 yr warantee

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$449-$660
Y
N
 1 acre
Cordless propane unit, easy assembly, folds for storage. 1 yr warantee

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$678 - $759
N
Y
 1 acre
The popular Skeetervac is a propane-only mosquito trap featuring fine-tune bait technology.

$329
N
Y
 up to 1.5 acres
This propane only unit provides wide-area coverage at an affordable price.

$372
N
Y
 over 1 acre
Uses CO2, vapor, heat and attractant to lure insects. Older model.

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$269-$280

 

Amazon.com - Often has the best prices around AND free shipping! Note: Out of stock or 3rd party orders may take several weeks 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 and information about mosquito traps and other devices.

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