Trap Placement

Note: The Mosquito MagnetŪ begins catching immediately; allow 4-6 weeks to greatly reduce biting insect population. Click here for Interactive Placement Assistant Program
Proper placement of your Mosquito MagnetŪ is crucial to its success. If placed correctly the mosquitoes will be drawn to the Mosquito MagnetŪ instead of you.

You should begin noticing results in 7-10 days. After 4-6 weeks of continuous use, the female mosquitoes that live in and around your yard will be captured, thereby reducing the mosquito population. After this happens you will begin to see a reduction in your mosquito catch.

To learn more, use our Interactive Placement Program.

For best results, use the following guidelines for proper placement:

 


  1. The Mosquito Magnet must be located between the breeding areas (standing water, bushes) and the 'people areas' (patio, deck) in order to capture the mosquitoes at their source, BEFORE they get to you.

     


  2. Place the trap as close to the breeding area and as far away from the activity as possible. 30-40 feet is enough distance from the activity so the biting insects will be attracted to the trap and not to you.

     

  3. Mosquitoes fly upwind looking for a blood meal (you). After a female mosquito bites a human, its weight is doubled; the mosquito will float back downwind to the resting area.

     

  4. CO2 is heavier than air, therefore it stays close to the ground. The mosquitoes will follow the CO2 plume to the trap. If its placed in high grass the flow of the plume will be impeded and the mosquitoes won't find it...they'll find you!

     

  5. Mosquitoes don't like the heat of the direct sun. As the sun sets, mosquitoes come out of their resting places.

    Although we realize that not everyone's yard is the same, and it may be impossible for some people to meet all of the above guidelines, we recommend that you try and meet as many as possible. If you have questions about trap placement, try our Interactive Flash Placement Assistant or call Technical Support toll-free at 877/699-8727. If you are outside the U.S., call 401/884-3500.