Exterminating Mosquito Traps

Exterminating mosquito traps – long-term reduction of mosquito populations

Exterminating mosquito traps are the most effective solution for those who want to permanently reduce the number of mosquitoes and gnats around houses, gardens, or holiday homes. Unlike simpler mosquito protection, these machines actively work to attract, capture, and eliminate mosquitoes – before they get the chance to lay eggs.

At Mosquito-traps.eu you will find the market’s most reliable models from Predator Dynamic, SkeeterVac and AMT – perfect for everything from small gardens to large plots and country cabins. Our experts are happy to help you choose the right model based on area, climate, and placement to achieve the best possible result.

How does an exterminating mosquito trap work?

All biting mosquitoes reproduce in the same way – the female needs blood to lay her eggs. With an eradicating mosquito machine, the mosquito is tricked into flying towards the trap. There it is caught, which gradually reduces the population as fewer mosquitoes are born.

Mosquito traps are usually powered by propane or electricity and imitate human exhalation by emitting carbon dioxide, heat, and the scent octenol. When the mosquitoes approach, they are sucked into a container where they dry out – a proven and environmentally friendly method that reduces the population over time.

Operation and technology

Eradicating mosquito traps are usually powered by propane or electricity. They are designed for continuous operation and are used throughout the mosquito season to provide the best results. The method is mechanical and based on breaking the mosquito's life cycle rather than spreading pesticides in the environment.

Placement and range

Placement is crucial to how effective a mosquito trap becomes. Common biting mosquitoes often stay relatively close to their hatching areas, such as stagnant water and damp ground surfaces. Therefore, the trap should be placed near these areas, but a bit away from where people spend time.

Common biting mosquitoes (Culicidae) normally only fly a few hundred meters from their hatching sites — the trap should therefore be placed as close to the hatching area as possible. Some species can fly much farther and then the mosquito trap must be placed considering wind direction to cut off the mosquito’s flight path. For example, floodwater mosquitoes (Aedes rossicus & Aedes sticticus) (Source: Verdonschot 2014, ResearchGate

Recommendation

Eradicating mosquito traps are the right choice when you want to: 

• Reduce mosquito populations over time
• Cover larger areas
• Combine with other solutions for complete protection

For immediate protection where you sit or move around, they are complemented with repellent mosquito protection. 
For stagnant water, Aquatain is used as a preventive measure.