Positioning Of The Trap; Reference - Biogents Labitems Suna Instruction Manual

Positioning of the trap

The correct placement of the trap is an important factor that
heavily influences its effectiveness.
Outdoor use:
Position the trap in a location that is sheltered from wind,
heavy rainfall*, and direct sunlight.
*Rainfall will not damage the trap
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NOTE: The trap should not be placed too close to walls (min.
distance of approximately 1 meter)
Optimal Positioning:
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Ideal locations to position the trap are close to resting
areas of mosquitoes such as bushes, shrubs, hedges or
any other foliage. However, placing the trap in very tall
grass or under bushes will impair its effectiveness.

Reference

The Suna trap was developed for a campaign for eco-
friendly control of malaria on Rusinga Island in Kenya. A
pilot project in eighteen houses showed that the traps are
indeed effective, and that the local population is happy to
use them (F22).
For more information about this project please see the
press release at http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/show/
Wageningen-University-starts-campaign-for-ecofriendly-
control-of-malaria-on-Rusinga-Island-in-Kenya.htm
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The trap should also be positioned close to mosquito
breeding sites such as various kinds of temporary stag-
nant water ranging from small lakes to collections of
rain water in rain barrels or old tires. Many mosquitoes
do not need a large amount of water for breeding; even
a can filled with rain water can be an ideal breeding
place.
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When CO is not available as an attractant it might be a
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good idea to hang the trap close to a house where CO
from the residents is directed outside.
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F22: Rusinga Island, Kenya