Mosquito Magnets

Mosquito magnets are yet another form of mosquito control, and on that is becoming more popular as concern for illnesses they can carry becomes more evident. The mosquito magnet is a leader in biting insect traps that are available to the general public and is known as the only long-term solution proven to reduce both mosquitoes and other biting insects in and around the home and garden, especially during gatherings and cook outs.

The mosquito magnet defender uses the same technology as larger units, but is designed for homeowners with a smaller yard. The defender emits a combination of carbon dioxide, heat and moisture and ocetnol, these ingredients put together attract the female mosquitoes, since they are the ones that bite. As the insect comes closer to the machine, it is vacuumed into a net where it dehydrates and dies, once full the net is then emptied with no mess to clean up.

The mosquito liberty plus works the same way as other mosquito magnets in that it attracts the female mosquitoes with a combination of ingredients, then vacuums the bugs into its net, and will attract not only mosquitoes but other biting insects as well, provided they are about the same size.

The mosquito magnet pro and pro plus offer a simple one-touch start up process, offers LED read-outs that assists the user in finding any problems that may occur. With an additional solar panel, the system uses no external power, and is one of the best insect repeller available. Being that it will not need electrical power makes it useful in many areas, especially when entertaining in the yard.

Mosquito magnets come in several different models with a size and style for every household or business, and as with most machines price can have an effect on the quality of the product. In tests it was found that many of the pricier models tend to develop problems after a couple years, while the smaller units work well.

Overall, what is important is how the mosquito magnet works. Female mosquitoes and other insects that bite are attracted to the magnet by the carbon dioxide that humans exhale. The mosquito magnets replicate this through a combination of propane, heat and moisture – this attracts the mosquitoes to the machine and they become trapped in the net. Many mosquito magnets will also use something called Ocetnol, a natural substance that when combined with carbon dioxide will attract mosquitoes.