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What
people have asked us the most. Please click on a link to see our
response:
How does the Mosquito Magnet® work?
Mimicking human breath, warm, moist and carbon dioxide plume is
produced from LPG (BBQ) gas to attract the blood seeking insects.
As the biting insects approach the source, they are vacuumed into a
net where they dehydrate and die. Details...
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What attracts biting insects to us?
Our breath. Carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture, and heat that result
from exhaling lets the female mosquito know that there is a blood
meal in the area. She will navigate to you by following the plume
of CO2.
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Will the Mosquito Magnet® capture bees, moths, butterflies,
ladybugs or other beneficial insects?
No. Only blood seeking insects have receptors in their maxillary
palps (mouth parts) that can sense the carbon dioxide in your
breath. Non-blood seeking insects, without these receptors, are not
attracted.
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Where should I place the Mosquito Magnet®?
We recommend that you place the Mosquito Magnet® where the
mosquitoes rest and breed. Not near people. (The Mosquito Magnet®
is an attractant not a repellent). When placed correctly the
Mosquito Magnet® will draw the Mosquitoes, Midges and Sandflies to
it and away from you.
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How soon will I see a difference in my yard?
The Mosquito Magnet® will begin trapping female egg laying
Mosquitoes, Midges and Sandflies immediately when placed correctly
in your yard. Depending on the degree of infestation you should
begin to see a difference within a few days. Within 4-6 weeks the
mosquito breeding cycle will be interrupted, drastically reducing
the population in your yard.
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What maintenance is necessary to keep the Mosquito Magnet®
running effectively?
A standard 9 kg. LPG (Barbecue Gas) bottle should be replaced
every 3 weeks. The mosquitoes will quickly repopulate if the
Mosquito Magnet® is turned off. The net should be emptied when it
is half full.
Replace Octenol at every LPG bottle change for best results.
A quickclear cartridge should be used to clear the gas lines and
nozzle at least twice per year.
At the end of the mosquito season you are better to wrap the
machine in plastic bubble wrap and store in a dry spot away from
potential ant infestations. Many faults are caused by insects
making their home in the machine after the season is finished
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Further Questions?
If you have any further questions, call us on 1800 50 80 50
right away to get in touch with our expert team.
Alternatively you can drop us your query via our contact us
page. Or email
us directly. We shall gladly answer your queries.
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