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Mosquito Machines There are several machines on the market used for mosquito control
in parks, residential areas, campgrounds, etc. -- Mosquito Magnet, Mosquito
Power Trap, Mosquito Killer, Mosquito Eradicator, etc. They all work
on the general principal of attracting mosquitos by mimicking a human
or animal. Mosquitoes are drawn to Co2 (your breath) heat, light and
several additional chemicals given off by warm blooded animals. Some
of the machines use Co2, others propane. We have all available for sale,
(rent, or lease In Houston area) however not all are in stock and availability
may take up to five days. |
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The Mosquito Terminator In my tests, the Mosquito Terminator will capture as many mosquitoes as all the other traps including the Magnet and Eradicator. The advantages to the terminator are many. You do not need Octonal, Latic Acid , or lights to attract the same amount of mosquitoes. The regulator is precision timed to release the right amount of C02, thus a 20 pound tank will last 60 days or more running twenty four hours seven days a week, substantially longer than any other machine on the market. It is lightweight and easily shipped. It can be moved easily which is necessary when insect populations are low and you, as an attractant, are also outside. |
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The Terminator works on a 12-volt system that is converted to 120, but can be run on landscape lighting or battery. The most important feature of the Terminator is its affordable price and the manufacturer's guarantee of money back if not satisfied. See Mosquito Products, for more information on the Terminator and to purchase.
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More on the Terminator The Terminator runs on C02, and electricity. The machine mimics a human by emitting C02 and dispersing it by a fan while maintaining a 98.6 degree temperature. The pests are attracted to what amounts to the breath and body temperature of an animal, and blown into the netting. It can be used with the 120 converter, a battery, or landscape lighting. |
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A 20 pound tank will last 60 days or more. The actual amount used depends on the timer setting or if it is run 24/7. There are no additional attractants like octonal, lights, or lactic acid, it is built for maximum attracting power without all the garbage. It attracts and captures the same amount or more mosquitoes as all the other machines I have tested. It is immune to severe weather. It has a timer and three speed fan. I am told it will also capture the infamous Tiger mosquito at a low fan speed setting.
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This is the timer/ electric converter that comes with the Terminator.
For the month of November and December I have had it set on 24/7 on
120. As of December 20th I have only used about half of a twenty pound
Co2 container.
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Also, I am impressed with the amount of insects I have caught this time of year. They are not really noticeable when I'm outside, but I average 25-50 mosquitoes a day. I can't wait until April. Another nice feature about this machine is you do not have to keep emptying it. The net will hold about two million mosquitoes before it gets to heavy and will eventually fall off. They fly around in the net for a day or two before they die. The net has an elastic band that keeps it on the machine. It pulls off and on easily. When you pull it off be sure to hold the top bunched together or the live mosquitoes will escape. |
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| This picture is of my catch December 2nd. As I said, I didn't realize there were mosquitoes out there. There are fifty or so, two species. I drowned them prior to bring them into the house to photograph, but some were playing opossum and ten or so escaped into the house. I would not advise doing this if you intend to stay married. See Mosquito Products for mosquito machines. |  |
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No machine will not totally eliminate a mosquito population unless you live on a small island. They are designed to attract and kill thousands of female mosquitoes thus reducing the population and the amount of future eggs laid, thus making your yard safe and reasonably mosquito free. If you have a severe problem it will take awhile to reduce the population and you may desire to combine other methods of control at the outset for faster results. Also, some of the manufacturers literature is at times disingenuous. The machines may, depending on the wind and other factors, attract mosquitoes for up to an acre area, but control is a different matter. Also, the term ";unobstructed area" may be misconstrued. Plan on twenty thousand square feet of control if there is not a house in the way. |
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