what is the best mosquito deleto' machine, how well do they work?

Question

Looking at one of these propane powered mosquito deltion machines, they say they cover up to 1 acre............

Answer 1

Waljac and Sunflare who have answered your question are confused about what you are referring to. These are not machines that spray poison, rather are placed into an area infested by mosquitos, and then left running full time, doing no damage to the environment, outside of removing mosquito’s.

They produce a small amount of carbon dioxide and heat simulating the chemical signature of a mammal to attract mosquitos. Most of the machines are designed with a small vacuum system that draws the mosquitos into a trap when they approach the machine. Some of the machines also use a replaceable cartridge that contains a human pheromone as an attractant as well.

The way the machines attract the insect is all basically the same. The way they trap them is different in the different machines, Most of the units that use the vacuum system require electrical power, but most of these units use a reusable net type bag as the trap, whereas some of the non-electric units use a replaceable flypaper type cartridge as the trap, requiring the additional expense of future replacement as opposed to the permanent net type trap.

The problem with these units is that people assume that they are a magical cure for mosquitos, and they are not. Understanding how they work is the key to understanding if it is a worth while investment or not. Because, yes they are expensive, they do trap and kill mosquitos but not every single mosquito. I think a lot of people assume that they can place the unit out in the back yard, turn it on, and never be bitten again. There are numerous environmental factors that will determine the effectiveness of the unit, and your best bet would be to log on to each companies website to read about all of these factors.

I have sold many of these unit’s, but all on a special order basis. Most all of the customers that I have that use them are satisfied with them and report that they have in fact reduced the mosquito population in the area they are using them. I have also had customers with the same response as Ron R has in his answer, and this is the reason I do not stock any of these products.

Not to belittle Ron R in any way, but my question is always how do you know that it is not working? I pose this question to my customers that have complained, and the response has been “Well, I still have lots of mosquitos”. My next question is, when you clean out the trap is it filled with dead mosquitos? So far the answer has always been “yes”. So I guess you need to define what is working and what is not, yourself.

I have seen that the particular units that I have sold trap and kill mosquitos, and lots of them, but I also know that it will not kill every last one.

They are a big investment, but I find it a tough call to say they are worth the money.

Answer 2

Funny you ask! I have had one running for all summer long. MOSQUITO MAGNET PRO. The only thing that this thing has done is burn up 5 twenty pound tanks of propane. The manufacture replaced the unit twice due to my complaining that the thing didn't work. Same results with all 3! Don't waste your money. Other people that I have talked with who have one say the same thing about theirs!.

Answer 3

Then u will be polluting the environment, why not try garlic bulbs, they are 59 cents a bulb, cut em up and cover an acre and be mosquito free
plus garlic rids cockroaches from anywhere overnight-indoors or outdoors

Answer 4

We have friends with a cabin on the river and they have tried acouple different brands and none of them have worked. I'd suggest going in a different direction. Like Martens houses or certain plants that release a fragrance that deters them.

Answer 5

i have had very good luck with them. just remember to wear long sleeve shirt's and a mask when using it. so to protect your self. and do not wash the cloths you wear with other members of house hold, so they don't get it on them. for most part they are very good and safe. i have found it best to spray at about sun down. just take care and protect your self and others around you. after the 1st use you will get the hang of using it and will love it.