What makes the Mosquito Magnet® your only choice for controlling biting insects?
American Biophysics Corp. has been manufacturing effective surveillance equipment tested by the USDA and other government agencies using our patented Counterflow Technology® for almost a decade. In consulting with these agencies we developed the only environmentally friendly, effective, biting insect trap for consumer use. The Mosquito Magnet® does not require the use of pesticides.

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.

How does the Mosquito Magnet® work?
Mimicking human breath, a warm, moist carbon dioxide plume is produced from LPG (Barbeque) 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. The Mosquito Magnet® can also use octenol, which enhances the catch rate for certain species of mosquitoes and is irresistible to Midges and Sandflies.

Which biting insects will the Mosquito Magnet® capture?
Female blood seeking insects such as Mosquitoes, Midges and Sandflies.

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.

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 Sand flies to it and away from you. For more information go to placement.

How soon will I see a difference in my yard?
The Mosquito Magnet® will begin trapping female egg laying Mosquitoes, Midges and Sand flies 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.

Is it possible to dramatically reduce the biting insect population in an area?
Yes. 90% of the mosquitoes biting you live within 90 metres of you. The other 10% are blown in by strong winds. (Most mosquitoes do not migrate.) They cannot detect the carbon dioxide in your breath beyond 90 metres. As the egg laying females are trapped, the following generations are eliminated, thereby interrupting the breeding cycle in that area. This usually occurs after 4 to 6 weeks of continuous use.

How many mosquitoes can I expect to capture?
The quantity of mosquitoes caught varies greatly, depending on your region's infestation level and how it is placed on your property. In tests in the Florida Everglades (high infestation) 1,500 were captured in one night. In more urban areas, catch results may be much less. A good yardstick is "Am I being bitten?".

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.

What other fuel can be used to run the Mosquito Magnet®?
Any combination of propane and butane can be used, including pure butane. Natural gas cannot be used.

Is the Mosquito Magnet® cost-effective?
Yes. One standard 9 kg. bottle of LPG will run the Mosquito Magnet® continuously for 3 weeks. The new Mosquito Magnet® Liberty & Defender consume no more electricity than an electric clock.

When can the Mosquito Magnet® be turned off?
The Mosquito Magnet® should run continuously to catch both day- and night biting Mosquitoes, Midges and Sand flies, or when it is too cold for these insects.