How Mosquito Magnet Work

How Mosquito Magnet Works… 1.The Mosquito Magnet’s patented catalytic conversion process turns propane gas into CO2. 2.Counter Flow Technology™, another patented process, mixes the CO2 with heat, moisture and an additional attractant to enhance the catch rate. 3.As Mosquitoes pick up the scent of the CO2, they follow it to the trap. Once they get close to the Mosquito Magnet, they get vacuumed into a net. 4.The biting insects dehydrate and die within 24 hours. Trap Placement Proper placement of your Mosquito Magnet® is crucial to its success. If placed correctly, mosquitoes will be drawn to the Mosquito Magnet® instead of to you. Want to rid your yard of mosquitoes? Control methods from Mosquito Magnet® can help when you follow our simple keys to success. Start enjoying your backyard again! For best results, use the following guidelines for proper placement. Trap Placement Tips For best results, use the following guidelines for proper placement 1. Determine where mosquitoes are breeding The Mosquito Magnet® must be located between the breeding areas (standing water, bushes) and the people areas (patio, deck) in order to capture mosquitoes at their source, before they get to you. 2. Place the trap away from people areas Place the trap as close to the breeding area and as far away from the activity as possible. Typically, 30-40 feet is far enough from human activity. 3. Place the trap upwind from the breeding area Mosquitoes fly upwind looking for a meal. After a female mosquito bites a human, its weight is doubled and the mosquito will float back downwind to the resting area. 4. Place trap in an open area CO2 is heavier than air therefore it stays close to the ground. The mosquitoes will follow the CO2 plume to the trap. If it's placed in high grass, the flow of the plume will be impeded and the mosquitoes won't find it. 5. Place the trap in the shade Mosquitoes don't like the heat of the direct sun. As the sun sets, mosquitoes come out of their resting places. Monthly work All Mosquito Magnet traps operate on the same easy maintenance cycle: refill propane, change net, and add short-range attractant every 30 days，cleaning channel of gas by carbon dioxide (CO2) every 2 months.