The diffence of ZAPPING  and TRAPPING?

ZAPPING	TRAPPING
Noisy zap Complicated to clean Outdoor use only Unpleasant burning smell	Whisper quiet Twist open and clean wiht brush Effective indoors and outdoors Environmentally safe  Odorless

Compare Mosquito Traps

 
The following is a discussion of some of the shortfalls of certain attraction / control technologies as well as a list of competitors' products and the technologies they use

 

Chemical Attractants
Various chemical attractants are used to try to lure mosquitoes into traps. The most frequently used attractant is octenol, whcih has proven effective in attracting certain types of mosquitoes. Most of these attractants require EPA registration and many are simply not effective. It is also believed by some that an attractant to one species of biting insect, may actual serve as a repellant to another. Chemical attractants require periodic replacement which adds an ongoing operational cost.

Glue or "Sticky" Boards
Several traps use sticky boards covered in glue as opposed to a vacuum to capture the mosquitoes. They require periodic replacement lose their efficiency as they begin to become contaminated with dead mosquitoes or other debris.
 

Zappers / Electrocution Grids
This type of control device is best known to many of us. Unfortunately, zapper grids are inefficient and require frequent cleaning. Further, some suggest they can be unsafe around children and pets, and some research suggests that contaminants added to the air once a bug is "zapped" could be an allergen. Traditional zappers also kill beneficial insects.

Eliminate Mosquito Breeding and Resting Areas on Your Property
Eliminate mosquito breeding and resting areas on your property and encourage your neighbors and nearby property owners to do the same. Eliminate pools of stagnant or standing water by emptying old containers that have collected rain water
(old tires too!), eliminating depressions that can fill with water when it rains, ensuring that rain gutters are not clogged, etc. You will be surprised how many breeding grounds there are in the average yard! For larger pools of stagnant water (ponds, etc.), you can try a environmentally-friendly biological larvicide. Keep shrubs and grass well maintained and cut short as these areas can provide good resting areas for mosquitoes during the day. Put goldfish in garden ponds and install a fountain - the goldfish will eat the mosquito larva! You will never be able to control all mosquitoes on your property with these techniques since they will breed and rest on adjacent properties, but they are a cost-free or low-cost approach that will help with your overall mosquito control efforts.

In summary
Bad places for your mosquito trap:
a. In an open or sunny spot.
b. In a windy location
c. Where it will have to compete with other sources; such as people or animals.
   
Good places for your mosquito trap:
a. In a woody or brush area sheltered from the wind.
b. Near flowers or other nectar sources.
c. Away from other sources of CO2
d. Near mosquito breeding areas.

Be patient
After you have placed your trap, check it every day if you wish, but give it some time to work. Mosquitoes tend to breed in cycles, and it many take a week or two to hit the time frame when a group emerges from its breeding area and looks for some shelter and a blood meal.