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 Most mosquito control traps use carbon dioxide to attract mosquitoes, however, that is most often where the similarities end. A wide variety of other attraction methods are used with dramatically varying results.

We have listed reports from following agencies about reports and charts of competing mosquito traps and magnets.

The below report was conducted by Consumer Reports Magazine (R) - May 2003 Issue - Page 16 For more information see their website consumerreports.org

Federal Trade Commission claim against Lentek products.
 

Product Name Attractants Collector
Type		 Power Source Cost
US$		 Advantages Disadvantages
Lentek Mosquito Trap CO2, moisture, heat, light, and airflow vacuum 110V AC and propane ~$350
  • very effective
     
  • reasonable price
     
  • no chemicals
     
  • traps larger biting insects
     
  • low maintenance
    		•  ?
    Mosquito Deleto by Coleman CO2, heat, chemicals glue board 110V AC and propane ~$200
  • low price
    		•
  • not avail. in CA or NY
     
  • recent safety recall!
  • effectiveness? see comparison studies
     
  • higher maintenance cost
    		•
    Mosquito Power Trap by Flowtron CO2, heat, chemical vacuum 110V AC and propane ~$375
  • ?
    		•
  • under-powered collection vacuum
     
  • effectiveness? see comparison studies
     
  • higher maintenance cost
    		•
    Mosquito Magnet Pro, Liberty & Freedom CO2, heat, chemicals vacuum propane ~$500
    to
    $1,295
  • very effective for mosquitos
    		•
  • high price
     
  • lower powered fan is quieter but less effective against larger biting insects
     
  • higher maintenance cost
    		•
    The Dragonfly CO2, heat, chemicals zapper 110v AC ~$645 ?
  • effectiveness? see comparison studies
     
  • high price
     
  • requires separate CO2 tank
     
  • higher maintenance cost
    		•
    Sonic Web heat, sound, chemicals glue board 110v AC ~$300 ?
  • effectiveness? see comparison studies
     
  • higher maintenance cost
    		•
    EPAR Mosquito Trap C02, heat zapper & vacuum 110v AC ~$800 ?
  • effectiveness? see comparison studies
     
  • higher maintenance costs
     
  • requires separate CO2 tank
     
  • high price
    		•
    Mosquito Trap USA C02, heat, chemicals, light tray of goo 110v AC ~$550 ?
  • effectiveness? see comparison studies
     
  • higher maintenance costs
     
  • required CO2 tank sold separately
    		•

     

    Other reports:

    Mega review tested to date by the USDA.

    Federal Trade Commission claim against Lentek products.
    So view the report but come to your own conclusion.