Mosquito traps use a variety of attractants
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From their irritating whine to their
sting and itch of their bite, the mosquito
is at the bottom of human kind's list of favorite creatures. As new
information
emerges about the diseases they carry, their growing resistance to
insecticides,
and their increasing numbers, the mosquito, once nothing more than a
summer
annoyance, is capturing headlines worldwide.
Mosquito traps
Mosquito traps use a variety of attractants
that mimic the required blood sources
to lure mosquitoes into a capturing device (usually a vacuum, sticky
board, or zapper.
The biting female mosquitoes require a blood meal to reproduce. Some
mosquito traps,
including the Lentek Mosquito Trap and Mosquito Magnet have been proven
very effective
at both attracting and trapping mosquitoes. These models use the same
general technology
used by scientists and government researchers to capture mosquitoes for
their studies,
but in a configuration that is convenient and cost-effective for home
use. Less
effective, the Lentek Eco Trap is a good all-round, affordable trap for
smaller
areas. Unfortunately, there are wide arrays of other traps that are less
effective,
and some completely ineffective.
Pros:
Chemical free (safe) does not harm beneficial insects, cost effective,
cover large
area, and some brands are very effective. The biggest benefit of traps
is that
they actually serve to reduce the mosquito population around your home,
not just
temporarily repel mosquitoes, which continue to breed and make future
control efforts
more difficult
Cons:
Traps are obviously more expensive that a can of repellent or some of
the alternative
products, however, because of their effectiveness and long life, they
are worth
the investment (certain models).
Here is a list of the many types of mosquito control products. We have
listed the pros and cons of each type.
Mosquito Traps | Bug Zappers | Deet | Permethrin | Natural and Plant-Derived Repellents and Products
Mosquito Band Blocking Devices | Ultrasonic & Electronic Devices | Bats | Chemical Insecticides