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| + | There are two main elements to a successful mosquito trap; the ability to attract mosquitoes TO the trap, and once there, INTO the trap where there’s no escape. Mega-Catch™ manufacture very sophisticated traps that combine electronic componentry with advanced design features that exploit the sensory signals mosquitoes use to find their prey e.g. color, heat, light, movement, smell etc. and these mosquito traps can kill hundreds, even thousands of mosquitoes in a single night. www.megacatch.com/proofitworks.html | ||
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| + | Mosquito traps won’t permanently eliminate mosquitoes in the area, and no responsible manufacturer should claim otherwise, but they are an effective tool, known to interrupt the breeding cycle of the female mosquito and thereby significantly decreasing mosquito numbers. | ||
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Revision as of 18:36, 23 May 2009
About Mosquito Traps
There are two main elements to a successful mosquito trap; the ability to attract mosquitoes TO the trap, and once there, INTO the trap where there’s no escape. Mega-Catch™ manufacture very sophisticated traps that combine electronic componentry with advanced design features that exploit the sensory signals mosquitoes use to find their prey e.g. color, heat, light, movement, smell etc. and these mosquito traps can kill hundreds, even thousands of mosquitoes in a single night. www.megacatch.com/proofitworks.html
Mosquito traps won’t permanently eliminate mosquitoes in the area, and no responsible manufacturer should claim otherwise, but they are an effective tool, known to interrupt the breeding cycle of the female mosquito and thereby significantly decreasing mosquito numbers.
TOP TIPS FOR MOSQUITO TRAPS
WHEN TO START
Once the temperature is consistently 50°F mosquitoes become active, so don’t set up a new trap on the eve of an outdoor party or BBQ and expect it to keep the mosquitoes away from guests. Instead plan ahead, and operate the trap for several weeks in advance. Most traps will begin to catch immediately there's any mosquitoes about, however it may take 6-8 weeks of use to reduce local populations to the point that breeding cycles are interrupted.
TRAP PLACEMENT
Placement and location is critical to catching mosquitoes. Place the trap upwind of breeding sites and as most mosquito species avoid direct sunlight; shaded, sheltered areas - preferably amongst bushes or shrubs and near any wetland areas. Close to or amongst flowering plants that provide nectar is another ideal site. If the catch rate is low, try out a different location as mosquito breeding sites may vary during the season. Experiment and determine the most successful placement for the trap.
ATTRACTANTS Different mosquito species respond in different ways and there are so many variations in their behaviors and in the things that attract and repel them. The use of Octenol lures in traps can significantly increase catch and kill rates for some species. Other species, however may not be attracted so experimentation is needed to work out the best method.
Catching mosquitoes can be compared to fishing. Everyone can do it, but those who are prepared to take the time to experiment and learn about targeted species will always achieve the best results.
