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Tips for buying and using a mosquito trap

1) Buy the right size machine for your property- don't expect a tiny machine to protect a 1 acre yard.

2) The #1 mistake people make with mosquito traps is putting them right on a patio or picnic table!

Mosquito machines attract bugs to kill them, so placing them in the middle of your guests is like offering them a 5 course meal!

Instead, place the traps around the perimeter of your property, ideally 35' away from human activity!

3) Location, location, location - Manufacturers also recommend that you put the mosquito traps near the colony and upwind from where you are.

4) Choose the right l technology - Do you have asian tiger mosquitos? Mostly found in the southeast USA, these striped, day-biting insects are a little trickier to trap than native North American species. Look for traps that use Lurex3 and/or visual cues for best resutls.

In our reviews, we make note of which machines target these nasty little bugs.

5) If you have a huge infestation of mosquitos - plan on running your trap 24x7 or at least at peak mosquito activity hours (dawn and dusk) for the first few weeks, possibly longer if you're near a very active breeding ground..

6) Mosquito traps take time to work, Unlike toxic foggers and sprays , mosquito catchers work over time to eliminate entire colonies of mosquitos.. As egg-laying females are lured into the traps, the population will diminish, new larvae will not be produced, and the colony will die out.

7) As effective as these machines are, they are not, in themselves amagic cure. They're most effective when used as part of a comprehensive mosquito control strategy, including common-sense preventative measures!

Though you may start noticing results within days, it could take weeks to get a heavy mosquito infestation completely under control, especially if you live someplace where the breeding conditions are ideal.

With a little patience, you'll be on your way to a mosquito-free environment!

Reviews updated: April, 2010

We review the most popular outdoor mosquito traps currently available from top manufacturers including Mega-Catch, Dynatrap, Lentek (Koolatron), Flowtron, Rush Hampton, Blue Rhino, Mosquito Magnet and more. In order to be a valuable resource to our visitors, we check and update our information frequently - at least once a month during peak "mosquito season" in the USA and quarterly throughout the year. For your convenience, we have grouped products into 3 categories by coverage area.

For a quick overview see our mosquito trap comparison chart.

Small yards - up to 1/2 Acre:

Dynatrap Natural Attractant Mosquito Trap
Mega-Catch™ Alpha Mosquito Trap - MCA 600
Lentek Koolatron Champion - MK05G
Rush Hampton Mosquito Catcher 61005
Rush Hampton Mosquito Catcher 61001
Mosquito Magnet Defender - MM4000
Viatek Mosquito Lure Trap - MK01

Up to 1 Acre:

Flowtron Galaxie Mosquito Trap - PV-75A
Flowtron Galaxie Power Vac - PV440
Mega-Catch Premier Mosquito Trap - MCP 800
Lentek Guardian - MK11G
Lentek Mosquito Trap Guardian - MK12-FE
Blue Rhino SkeeterVac SV 3100
The Cordless Propane Mosquito Trap (Hammacher Schlemmer)
Mosquito Magnet Executive - MM3300 (Cordless)
Mosquito Magnet Independence - MM 3200 (Cordless)
Mosquito Magnet Liberty - MM3000
Mosquito Magnet Liberty Plus - MM3100 (Cordless)

Up to 1.5 Acres:

Mega Catch Ultra Mosquito Control Trap MCU 800
Flowtron Power Trap - MT-350
Blue Rhino SkeeterVac CP SV 5100
SkeeterVac Mosquito Exterminator (Uniflame)

 

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