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Propane-powered Mosquito Traps: What's the deal? Do they work?
"Yard Guy" wrote in message ... I remember seeing these propane-powered mosquito traps at local big-box hardware stores a few years ago, but I don't think I've seen any of them lately. They retailed for around $300 and up to $450 if I remember correctly. Some brand names include Skeeter Vac and Mosquito Magnet. The premis is that they gave off a carbon-monoxide (or co2?) scent (by burning propane) which would attract mosquitoes into a one-way bag where they'd die. Some of the claims were that one unit was good for about an acre of coverage. The reviews on Amazon are mixed. Some claim it catches everything but mosquitoes, some claim it works great on them. Many don't like the ongoing cost of replacing sticky paper. Some employ some combination (or all?) of these methods: heat, co2, octenol, lactic acid, suction, blinking lights, sticky paper. What's the verdict on these things? Are they effective? I'd be one that swears by them! We have the Liberty Plus model and it works awesome! On year 3 now without a single problem. Our backyard is essentially moquito free while our neighbors 2 houses away have them all over the place. Every tank tank (3 weeks) I empty the net and there must be about 1000 dead females in there. If it were to break down and be non-repairable I would without question replace it with the same model without hesitation. -Brian |
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