What makes the
Mosquito Magnet your only choice for controlling biting insects?
American Biophysics
Corp. has been manufacturing effective surveillance equipment tested by the
USDA and other government agencies using our patented Counterflow
Technology™ for almost a decade. In consulting with these agencies we
developed the only effective, consumer-friendly biting insect trap for
consumer use.
What attracts
biting insects to us?
Our breath! Carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture, and heat that result
from exhaling lets the female mosquito know that there is a blood meal in
the area. She will navigate to you by following the plume of CO2.
How does the
Mosquito Magnet work?
Mimicking human breath, a warm, moist carbon dioxide plume is produced from
propane gas to attract the blood seeking insects. As the biting insects
approach the source, they are vacuumed into a net where they dehydrate and
die. The
Mosquito Magnet also uses
octenol, which when combined with carbon dioxide, enhances the catch
rate for certain species of mosquitoes and no-see-ums.
Which biting
insects will the Mosquito Magnet capture?
Female blood seeking insects such as mosquitoes, no-see-ums (biting gnats),
black flies, and sand flies. In some regions, the
Mosquito Magnet has
captured the yellow biting fly.
Will the Mosquito
Magnet capture bees, moths, butterflies, ladybugs or other beneficial
insects?
No. Blood seeking insects have receptors that sense carbon dioxide.
Non-blood seeking insects, without these receptors, are not attracted.
Where should I
place the Mosquito Magnet?
We recommend that you place the
Mosquito Magnet® near where the mosquitoes
rest (foliage) and breed (water), not near people. If placed properly the
Mosquito Magnet® will draw the mosquitoes to it and away from you.
How soon will I
see a difference in my yard?
The Mosquito Magnet will begin trapping female mosquitoes immediately if
placed properly in your yard. You should begin to see a difference within a
few weeks. Within 4-6 weeks the mosquito breeding cycle will be interrupted,
drastically reducing the population in your yard.
Is it possible to
dramatically reduce the biting insect population in an area?
Yes. 90% of the mosquitoes biting you live within 100 yards of where you
are. The other 10% are brought in by the wind. (Most mosquitoes do not
migrate.) They cannot detect your carbon dioxide beyond 100 yards. As the
females are trapped, the generations are eliminated, thereby interrupting
the breeding cycle in that area. This usually occurs after 4 to 6 weeks of
continuous use.
How many
mosquitoes can I expect to capture?
The quantity of mosquitoes caught varies greatly, depending on your region's
infestation level and how it is placed on your property. In tests in the
Florida Everglades (high infestation) 1,500 were captured in one night. In
more urban areas, catch results may be much less. A good yardstick is "Am I
being bitten?".
What maintenance
is necessary to keep the Mosquito Magnet® running effectively?
The propane tank and octenol cartridge should be replaced every 21 days. (We
recommend having a full tank on-hand to swap out. The mosquitoes will
quickly repopulate if the Mosquito Magnet is turned off.) The net should be
emptied when it is half full.
What other fuel
can be used to run the Mosquito Magnet®?
Any combination of propane and butane can be used, including pure butane.
Natural gas cannot be used.
Is the Mosquito
Magnet cost-effective?
Yes. Estimated propane costs are $10 - $12 per month. The new Mosquito
Magnet Liberty consumes no more electricity than an electric clock.
Is the Mosquito Magnet quiet?
Yes. The only moving part is the internal fan, which is virtually silent.
When can the
Mosquito Magnet® be turned off?
The Mosquito Magnet should run continuously to catch both day- and
night-biting mosquitoes until the temperature is consistently below 50º F.
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