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From its irritating whine to the sting and itch of its bite, the mosquito is at the bottom of human kind's list of favorite creatures. These tiny insects, once nothing more than a summer annoyance are now capturing headlines worldwide as new information emerges about the diseases they carry, their numbers, and there growing resistance to insecticides.
Where to Place Mosquito Magnet in Your Yard
The Mosquito Magnet™ must be located near the mosquito breeding areas, trapping the mosquitoes at their source before they get to you. The mosquitoes will be drawn away from you and to the Mosquito Magnet™.
Notice which direction the prevailing wind usually blows across your property during the mosquito season. A good indicator is the direction the trees sway or the flag flaps.
Determine where the breeding, resting, and eating spots are located.
Breeding Spots: include any
sources of water — standing or flowing. That's where mosquitoes lay
their eggs. If you have no-see-ums, sand flies or gnats, they lay eggs
in sand, mud or organic matter.
Eating Spots: Blood-seeking insects eat sucrose (sugar) derived
from flowers.
Resting Spots: Blood-seeking insects hide from the sun and rest
under the cover of low-lying vegetation and tall grass.
Determining the Right Location
Place the Mosquito Magnet so the wind blows the carbon dioxide plume across the breeding, eating, and resting spots so the mosquitoes will detect the carbon dioxide from the Mosquito Magnet before they venture further into your property to where you are. Think of the plume blowing across the "offending areas" as an invisible fence.
Collaborate with Your Neighbors — and Save
Several Residential Mosquito Magnets can be strategically placed on large or adjoining properties to create a mosquito-abatement zone that will give you and your neighbors complete freedom from biting insects. Visit with your neighbors — by planning together, you may be able to enjoy more effective coverage with fewer units.
Important Details to Know
Mosquitoes always fly up-wind or against the wind to get their blood-meal for two reasons:
- The wind blows the scent to them.
- Mosquitoes consume one and a-half times their body weight in blood. They become so heavy they must ride the wind back to the breeding spots.
Knowing this should give you a good indication as to where to place your Mosquito Magnet.
Styles of Mosquito Magnets:
Mosquito
Magnet Liberty Plus
Mosquito Magnet
LureVac
Mosquito
Magnet Pro Plus Cordless
Mosquito
Magnet® Defender
Mosquito
Magnet® Liberty
How do
they work?
Where to Place
Mosquito Magnet in Your Yard
Differences Between the Pro and Liberty Models