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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.

Place the trap as close to the breeding area and as far away from the activity as possible. 10 to 20 metres is enough distance from the activity so the biting insects will be attracted to the trap and not to you.

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.

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!

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.