Compare Mosquito Control Traps
Most mosquito control traps use carbon dioxide to attract mosquitoes, however, that is most often where the similarities end. A wide variety of other attraction methods are used with dramatically varying results. Independent tests continue to rank the Lentek Mosquito Trap (MK01G) and the Mosquito Magnet the two most effective commercially-available units on the market. Most others simply just don't compare. We have chosen to sell the Lentek Mosquito Trap exclusively because it is equally effective as the Mosquito Magnet but costs substantially less and does not use chemical attractants. We also sell Lentek's unique and very affordable EcoTrap which can be used both indoors and outdoors and has proven to be very effective as both a supplemental and stand-alone model for smaller properties (up to 1/4 acre).
The following is a discussion of some of the shortfalls of certain attraction / control technologies as well as a list of competitors' products and the technologies they use. Once you have had a chance to review this information, as well as the 3 independent studies noted below, we are confident that you will agree that the Lentek Mosquito Trap is the most cost-effective solution on the market today that actually works.
Chemical Attractants
Various chemical attractants are used to try to lure mosquitoes into traps. The most frequently used attractant is octenol, whcih has proven effective in attracting certain types of mosquitoes. Most of these attractants require EPA registration and many are simply not effective. It is also believed by some that an attractant to one species of biting insect, may actual serve as a repellant to another. Chemical attractants require periodic replacement which adds an ongoing operational cost.Glue or "Sticky" Boards
Several traps use sticky boards covered in glue as opposed to a vacuum to capture the mosquitoes. They require periodic replacement lose their efficiency as they begin to become contaminated with dead mosquitoes or other debris.Zappers / Electrocution Grids
This type of control device is best known to many of us. Unfortunately, zapper grids are inefficient and require frequent cleaning. Further, some suggest they can be unsafe around children and pets, and some research suggests that contaminants added to the air once a bug is "zapped" could be an allergen. Traditional zappers also kill beneficial insects.Independent testing has consistently concluded that the Lentek Mosquito Trap produces mosquito capture rates consistent with the market-leading Mosquito Magnet . However, the Lentek Mosquito Trap costs almost half as much as the Mosquito Magnet! Further, it does not require chemical additives to achieve its effectiveness, and its more powerful fan can trap larger biting insects like blackflies! The Lentek Mosquito Trap has a "heat attraction area" of 138 square inches and a "suction area" of 17.25 square inches, more than 5 times the heat attraction of the Mosquito Magnet and 13 times the heat attraction of the Flowtron trap! The Lentek Mosquito Trap also has greater suction area than these other products (suction area of the Mosquito magnet is only 9.6 square inches).
Comparison studies:
The Field Efficacy of Commercial Mosquito Traps Utilized in Polk County, Florida April 16, 2002 - May 18, 2002. - Robert W. J. WeissComparison study of effectiveness of several home mosquito trap devices, including Mosquito Magnet, Lentek Mosquito Trap, Coleman Mosquito Deleto, Sonic Web, EPAR Mosquito Killer, and Flowtron Powertrap.
University Test of Several Mosquito Traps
Conducted by Dr. J.F. Butler of the University of Florida Dept. of Entomology and Nematology.
Consumer Reports Magazine (R) - May 2003 Issue - Page 16
Product Name | Attractants | Collector Type |
Power Source | Cost US$ |
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Lentek MK12 Guardian Mosquito Trap | CO2, moisture, heat (advanced thermal imaging), light, and octenol | vacuum | 110V AC and propane | OUR PRICE ONLY US$349.95 / CDN$456.45 |
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Mosquito Deleto by Coleman | CO2, heat, chemicals | glue board | 110V AC and propane | ~$200 |
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Mosquito Power Trap by Flowtron | CO2, heat, chemical | vacuum | 110V AC and propane | ~$375 |
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Mosquito Magnet Pro, Liberty, & Freedom | CO2, heat, chemicals | vacuum | propane | ~$500 to $1,295 |
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The Dragonfly | CO2, heat, chemicals | zapper | 110v AC | ~$645 | ? |
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Sonic Web | heat, sound, chemicals | glue board | 110v AC | ~$300 | ? |
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EPAR Mosquito Trap | C02, heat | zapper & vacuum | 110v AC | ~$800 | ? |
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Mosquito Trap USA | C02, heat, chemicals, light | tray of goo | 110v AC | ~$550 | ? |
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