Mosquito Trap Reviews
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Mosquito traps are very effective in reducing the population
over time. We've taken the guesswork out of mosquito control
by doing a mosquito trap comparison of all the major models
to make sure you don't get eaten alive.
The SkeeterVac, and Mosquito Magnet work 24 hours a day
by emitting carbon dioxide, heat, and moisture to attract
biting insects, while simultaneously vacuuming the insects
into a net and/or trapping them on sticky paper where they
dehydrate and die. The traps are silent, odorless and don't
cause any mess. Also see the
Mosquito Barrier concentrate
spray - keeps mosquitoes and other biting insects out of
your yard! Every mosquito you catch this year will
prevent the hatching of up to 25,000 more mosquitoes next
season!
We offer a Trial Period on several of
our mosquito traps and foggers.
Try it and if you don't think it is doing a good job
for you then return it.
Read
all about our trial period.
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Model # |
Editors Opinion |
Features |

SkeeterVac
SV5100
SV5100
by Blue Rhino
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Highly recommended for those with moderate-severe
infestation. With a vacuum trap and sticky
trap this unit offers more than its competition
at a very reasonable price. Similar to the
SV3100 but with greater CO2 output, lower profile
for better catch rate, and has wheels.

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| Coverage: |
1.4 Acres |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Vacuum Trap, Flight
Guide TacTrap, 5 Color Light Cues |
| CO2 Output: |
35,000 cc/hr |
| Power: |
Propane |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
Yes |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 days, replace
Octenol every 60 days, empty net when 1/2
full, replace TacTrap when 80% covered. |
SkeeterVac SV5000 Includes: Main Unit,
1 Octenol attractant, 1 Flight Guide TacTrap, 1
Propane Tank Cover, and Free Shipping within the
continental US.
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SkeeterVac
SV3100
SV3100
by Blue Rhino
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Highly recommended for those with moderate-severe
infestation. With a vacuum trap and sticky
trap this unit offers more than its competition
at a very reasonable price.

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| Coverage: |
1 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Vacuum Trap, Flight Guide
TacTrap, 5 Color Light Cues |
| CO2 Output: |
27,000 cc/hr |
| Power: |
Propane |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
Yes |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 days, replace
Octenol every 60 days, empty net when 1/2
full, replace TacTrap when 80% covered. |
SkeeterVac SV3000 Includes: Main Unit,
1 Octenol attractant, 1 Flight Guide TacTrap, 1
Propane Tank Cover, and Free Shipping within the
continental US.
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SkeeterVac
SV15
SV15
by Blue Rhino
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This unit is great for smaller areas. Price
and performance considered - a great buy!
People with moderate to heavy infestation should
highly consider a 1 acre unit.

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| Coverage: |
1/2 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Flight Guide TacTrap |
| CO2 Output: |
18,000 cc/hr |
| Power: |
Propane |
| Vacuum Trap: |
No |
| Lurex Compatible: |
No |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 days, replace
Octenol every 60 days, replace TacTrap when
80% covered. |
SkeeterVac SV15 Includes: Main Unit, 1
Octenol attractant, 1 Flight Guide TacTrap, 1 Propane
Tank Cover, and Free Shipping within the continental
US.
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Mosquito
Magnet Defender
MM4000
by Woodstream
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The Defender is a good trap for smaller areas.
The power of this unit is not as strong as other
units and its power cord limits the placement of
the trap within 50' of an electrical outlet.

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| Coverage: |
1/2 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Vacuum Trap |
| CO2 Output: |
15,000 cc/hr |
| Power: |
Low Voltage Power Cord |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
Yes |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 days, replace
Octenol every 21 days, empty net when 1/2
full. |
Defender MM4000 Includes: Main Unit, 1
Octenol attractant, 1 Trap Net, 1 low voltage power
cord, and Free Shipping within the continental US.
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Mosquito
Magnet Liberty
MM3000
by Woodstream
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The Mosquito Magnet Liberty is a lower powered unit
and requires an electrical cord (included) to be
run to the unit during operation. Its power cord
limits the placement of the trap within 50' of an
electrical outlet.

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| Coverage: |
1 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Vacuum Trap |
| CO2 Output: |
18,000 cc/hr |
| Power: |
Low Voltage Power Cord |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
Yes |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 days, replace
Octenol every 21 days, empty net when 1/2
full. |
Liberty MM3000 Includes: Main Unit, 1
Octenol attractant, 1 Trap Net, 1 low voltage power
cord, and Free Shipping within the continental US.
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Mosquito
Magnet Independence Trap
MM3200
by Woodstream
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The Mosquito Magnet Independence is a great choice
for catching large #'s of mosquitoes fast.
The Independence is cordless and has a built in
vacuum trap, a great choice for heavily infested
areas.

Not Reviewed Yet
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| Coverage: |
1 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Vacuum Trap |
| CO2 Output: |
Not available for this unit |
| Power: |
Propane |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
Yes |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 days, replace
Octenol every 21 days, empty net when 1/2
full. |
Mosquito Magnet Independence Trap MM3200 Includes:
Main Unit, 1 Octenol attractant, 1 Trap Net, and
Free Shipping within the continental US.
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Mosquito
Magnet Executive Trap
MM3300
by Woodstream
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The Mosquito Magnet Executive is similar to the Independence model with additional fuel saving options, diagnostic display, and other neat features. A great choice
for catching large #'s of mosquitoes fast.
The Executive is cordless and has a built in
vacuum trap, a great choice for heavily infested
areas.

Not Reviewed Yet
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| Coverage: |
1 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2, Octenol, Vacuum Trap |
| CO2 Output: |
Not available for this unit |
| Power: |
Propane |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
Yes |
| Maintenance: |
Refill propane tank every 21 to 30 days, replace
Octenol every 21 days, empty net when 1/2
full. |
Mosquito Magnet Executive Trap MM3300 Includes:
Main Unit, 1 Octenol attractant, 1 Trap Net, and
Free Shipping within the continental US.
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Ultra
MCU-800
by Mega Catch
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Comes fully assembled. In one independent study
the Mega Catch MCU-800, it caught an average of
3,707 mosquitoes per night over a 12 night span.

Not Reviewed Yet
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| Coverage: |
1.5 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
CO2 (optional), Octenol, Catch
Bag or Liquid Catch Container, UV lighting,
and Electronic Diode Lighting |
| Power: |
60' Low Voltage Electrical Cord |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
No |
| Maintenance: |
Depending on setting optional CO2 tank
lasts up to 6 months, empty catch bag or
liquid catch container when half full, and
replace Octenol every 30 days. |
Ultra MCU-800 Includes: Main Unit, 1 Octenol
attractant, 1 liquid catch container, 1 catch bag,
1 external skirt, 60' power cord, stand, optional
CO2 gas attractant system, and Free Shipping within
the continental US.
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Premier
MCP-800
by Mega Catch
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Comes fully assembled. In one independent, it caught
an average of 1,343 mosquitoes per night over a
12 night span.

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| Coverage: |
1 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
Octenol, Catch Bag or Liquid Catch
Container, UV lighting, and Electronic Diode
Lighting |
| Power: |
Propane and Solar Panel |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
No |
| Maintenance: |
Empty catch bag or liquid catch container
when half full, and replace Octenol every
30 days. |
Premier MCP-800 Includes: Main Unit, 1 Octenol
attractant, 1 liquid catch container, 1 catch bag,
1 external skirt, 60' power cord, stand, and Free
Shipping within the continental US.
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1 1/2 Acre
Zapper
UV801S
by Stinger
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Similar to standard bug zappers that use UV bulbs
to attract mosquitoes, except this unit uses an
additional lure - Octenol.

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| Coverage: |
1.5 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
80-watt ultraviolet white light and
Octenol |
| Power: |
Plugs into 120 Volt electrical outlet |
| Vacuum Trap: |
No |
| Lurex Compatible: |
No |
| Maintenance: |
Bulb lasts 1000 hours and replace Octenol
every 30 days. |
Stinger UV801S Includes: Main Unit, UV Bulb,
and 1 Octenol attractant.
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1 Acre Ultra
Zapper
UVB45
by Stinger
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Similar to standard bug zappers that use Black Light
bulbs to attract mosquitoes, except this unit uses
an additional lure - Octenol.
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| Coverage: |
1 Acre |
| Capture Method: |
40-watt black light and Octenol |
| Power: |
Propane and Solar Panel |
| Vacuum Trap: |
Yes |
| Lurex Compatible: |
No |
| Maintenance: |
Bulb lasts 1000 hours and replace
Octenol every 30 days. |
Stinger UVB45 Includes: Main Unit, Black Light
Bulb, and 1 Octenol attractant.
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