Positioning The Trap: When And Where - Biogents Mosquitaire CO2 Instruction Manual

Positioning the Trap: When and Where?

The correct placement of the trap is an important factor that heavily influences its effectiveness.
In order to find the best position and to get the highest catch rates, test different locations!
A detailed description of how to best position the traps can be found on the internet at:
http://www.biogents.com/wp-content/uploads/Placement-and-effect-of-Biogents-mosquito-traps-en.pdf
General:
Outdoor use
The trap should be placed outside from spring to fall: average temperature > 15° C / 60° F.
Position the trap in a location that
For best results position the trap in
shrubs or under trees, near puddles or rain barrels. Rainfall will not damage the trap as long as the fan is switched on.
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No sun No wind
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In detail:
When?
The correct timing and positioning of the BG-Mosquitaire CO
biting pressure throughout the season. The trap should be put out when the daytime temperature has risen over 15° C (60° F)
for several days. At this time, mosquitoes become active and begin mating. It is best to catch the mosquitoes now before they
have a chance to reproduce and lay their eggs. One captured female mosquito correlates to 200 fewer offspring!
Important: After flooding events or very heavy rainfall, it is possible that massive numbers of mosquito eggs, which have
been deposited in areas that had not been exposed to flooding in the last couple of years, hatch at the same time. In these
situations with large populations of mosquitoes, it will take longer to reach a considerable decrease and feel a difference to
neighboring areas.
Where?
The BG-Mosquitaire CO trap is meant to be used in the garden as well as in courtyards. The mosquitoes should be captured
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before they reach the patio and annoy you. Therefore you should place the trap in areas where mosquitoes can be found,
including:
1. Resting places:
Ideal locations to position the trap are close to resting areas of mosquitoes such as bushes, shrubs, hedges, or any other
foliage and other shady, windless places with high humidity. Other resting places could be basements, garages, canopies,
or similar structures offering shade and protection from wind. From these places, mosquitoes also begin their search for
a bloodmeal host.
Breeding sites:
2.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water where they hatch into larvae and eventually develop into flying adults. Pos-
sible breeding waters should be located and removed when possible. These include:
• wet habitats, ponds, and puddles (all that do not contain small fish)
• rain barrels, rain gutters, or other water containers
• flower pots, standing flower vases, plant saucers, or similar containers
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is sheltered from direct sunlight, wind, and heavy rainfall
a shady, humid location close to mosquito breeding spots or resting zones
No heavy rain Shade
is crucial to the success of the catch rate and the reduction of
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[F12].
[F13], e.g., in
Resting areas
Humidity and
breeding areas
F13