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Mosquito Traps
- Most effective mosquito trap Mosquito Magnet Patriot *Est. $300
- Propane-alternative mosquito trap Mega-Catch Premier *Est. $250
- Cordless mosquito trap SkeeterVac SV3100 *Est. $300
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Most effective mosquito trap
- Less expensive than previous version
- Can use two different attractants
- Mosquito Magnets historically effective in tests
- Good track record in reviews
- Placement limited by electrical cord
- Propane and octenol need regular replacement
- High cost of operation
- Durability complaints
The Mosquito Magnet Patriot replaces last year's Best Reviewed model, the Liberty, and is smaller and less expensive. According to the manufacturer, it utilizes improved engineering so theoretically it can cover the same one-acre area the Liberty did. Like all Mosquito Magnet models, the Patriot mosquito trap uses propane to produce carbon dioxide (CO2); octenol and Lurex may also be used as attractants. (Lurex has been shown to be effective in luring the Asian tiger mosquito that's prevalent in the southern U.S.) If you'd rather not deal with a cord, you may prefer the SkeeterVac SV3100 (*Est. $300), which is powered by propane and a AA battery. Users say it is indeed effective at trapping mosquitoes.
Several recent research studies have included Mosquito Magnet traps; in most cases an experimental or unspecified model is used. In one study published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, the Liberty, the Patriot's predecessor, performs well. Since all Mosquito Magnet traps use the same lures and trapping mechanisms, we looked at studies that test any Mosquito Magnet trap and compare it to other types of traps. There are no user reviews of the Patriot available yet since it's relatively new to the market, but Amazon.com has user reviews of the Liberty.
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1. Florida A&M Public Health Entomology Research and Education Center
Researchers study the number and variety of mosquito species trapped by four types of traps. A Mosquito Magnet experimental model (MMX) and a Kaz Stinger MK100 (actually a bug zapper) are included, along with the BG Sentinel professional trap and another designed and used to combat the insects in Africa. The Mosquito Magnet and BG Sentinel traps (both baited with CO2 and octenol) captured the highest volume and widest variety of mosquitoes, according to this report.
Review: Comparative Species & Numbers Captured By BG Sentinel, NZI, Mosquito Magnet X and Stinger MK-100 Mosquito Trap Configurations (Poster Presentation), John P. Smith, Eric H. Cope and Jimmy D. Walsh, 2010
2. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
Six traps are compared to evaluate their effectiveness at catching Asian tiger mosquitoes, the most common species in the southeastern U.S. Three Mosquito Magnet models are included, along with three traps used by the CDC. The Mosquito Magnet Liberty captured the most Asian tiger mosquitoes of all the six traps; the experimental Mosquito Magnet and the Mosquito Magnet Pro both also captured more than the CDC traps did.
Review: Evaluation of Six Mosquito Traps for Collection of Aedes albopictus and Associated Mosquito Species in a Suburban Setting in North Central Florida, D. F. Hoel, D. L. Kline and S. A. Allan, March 2009
3. Journal of the American Mosquito Control AssociationDetails/Subscribe
Researchers placed multiple Mosquito Magnet X traps baited with CO2 and octenol and ran them continuously from March through November 2008 at a Florida Gulf Coast state park. The final report says that use of the traps "did not significantly reduce mosquito numbers" compared to the numbers found at sites with no traps. The Mosquito Magnet traps used here were experimental prototypes.
Review: Ineffectiveness of Mass Trapping for Mosquito Control in St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach, Florida, John P. Smith, Eric H. Cope, Jimmy D. Walsh and Charles D. Hendrickson, January 2010
4. Journal of Medical Entomology
Researchers measure the abundance and diversity of mosquito species captured by a Mosquito Magnet Pro (since discontinued), a Mosquito Magnet prototype and a CDC Miniature Light Trap in a wooded area of the Bronx Zoo. The Mosquito Magnets catch significantly more mosquitoes than the CDC trap does, but don't capture members of every species present.
Review: Effectiveness of Mosquito Traps in Measuring Species Abundance and Composition, Heidi Brown, et al., May 1, 2008
5. U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers test the ability of six mosquito traps in suburban Gainesville, Fla., to catch the Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger) mosquito: the Mosquito Magnet Pro, Mosquito Magnet Liberty and a prototype along with three non-commercial traps. Researchers find that significantly more mosquitoes are caught with the Mosquito Magnet traps than with any other type of trap.
Review: Response of Aedes Albopictus to Six Traps in Suburban Settings in North Central Florida, David Hoel, et al., Sept. 29, 2006
6. American Mosquito Control Association
In a study conducted on a Florida island in the Gulf of Mexico over a three-year period, a total of 21 Mosquito Magnet Pro traps were used to great effect. With the traps running 24 hours a day, the mosquito population was reportedly reduced so greatly that repellent was no longer needed. The study's author notes, however, that rain patterns on the island were also a contributing factor to this success.
Review: Traps and Trapping Techniques for Adult Mosquito Control, Daniel J. Kline, April 3, 2005
7. Technical Bulletin of the Florida Mosquito Control Association
Researchers evaluate Mosquito Magnet mosquito traps for one month in a residential neighborhood in a marsh area. The Mosquito Magnet catches more than 91,000 mosquitoes from 18 species, and more than 2 million sand flies. The researchers did not test or rate any other traps.
Review: Mosquito Magnets as Barrier Treatments against Salt Marsh Mosquitoes around Residential Houses in Marsh Area, Rui-De Xue, Alex Santoro, Daniel Kline and Alan Grant, Feb. 17, 2005
8. Amazon.com
More than 90 owner reviews give the now-discontinued Mosquito Magnet Liberty a below-average score, with negative reviews outweighing the positive. Among the complaints are that it dies after one season, doesn't catch many mosquitoes and is costly to operate.
Review: Mosquito Magnet MM3000 Liberty Mosquito Trap, Contributors to Amazon.com