Environmental Factors

Environmental Facts About Our Mosquito Traps, Mosquito Protection and Mosquito Repellents

Do Our Mosquito Traps Affect Animals and Birds?

No. Reducing the mosquito population in your yard does not harm birds or other animals. Our mosquito traps, mosquito catchers and mosquito machines do not release substances that are dangerous to animals, birds or plants.

Many birds eat insects, but if mosquitoes disappear locally they do not starve. The birds simply move to nearby areas where their natural food sources remain.

Environmental Impact from Propane-Powered Mosquito Machines

Propane-powered mosquito machines work by burning propane, which releases carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is used as an attractant because mosquitoes are drawn to the same gas that we humans exhale.

Carbon dioxide naturally occurs in the atmosphere, but since propane is a fossil fuel, combustion produces a certain addition of greenhouse gases and thus a minor climate impact.

More Environmentally Friendly Alternative: AMT200 with Booster Kit

For a more sustainable option, there are models like AMT200 with Booster Kit, where the carbon dioxide comes from regular carbon dioxide cartridges instead of from propane combustion.

The carbon dioxide cartridges are the same type used in soda machines for water and soft drinks, which makes the climate impact virtually neutral.

Are Our Mosquito Repellents and Scents Safe?

Yes. All substances used in our mosquito repellents, mosquito sprays and fragrances are approved according to the EU Biocidal Products Regulation. They meet all requirements for safe use near humans, animals and nature.

The common attractant octenol is a fragrance compound also used in the food industry. If you want to learn more about approved scents, biocides and chemicals, you can continue reading on our page Scents and Biocides.