| Comparison Chart - Mosquito Traps |
Model and Price*
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Weight
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Features and warranty
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Mosquito Magnet Liberty
Where to Buy
(*est. $450)
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35 pounds
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Reportedly silent and odorless, the Liberty claims to protect up to one acre, drastically reducing the biting insect population within six weeks. The similar Liberty Plus does not require a power cord. Mosquitoes are attracted with a combination of octenol with CO2 (propane is converted to CO2) and vacuumed into a net, where they dehydrate and die. One-year warranty.
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Mega-Catch Premier
Where to Buy
(*est. $250)
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20 pounds
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Doesn't use propane. Octenol attractant must be periodically replaced. Can be used indoors if octenol strip is removed. The Premier has been shown to catch moths with its low intensity UV bulb, but it can be disconnected. One-year warranty.
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Mosquito Magnet Pro
Where to Buy
(*est. $1,250)
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45 pounds
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All-weather unit generates its own electricity through solar panels and a NiMH battery back. It claims to protect up to 1.5 acres with a large-capacity net and noticeable results in 10 days. Two-year warranty.
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