Mosquito Killer Trap in Charleston, SC
Similar to a baited mouse or rat-trap, the egg-laying mosquitoes enter the Mosquito Killer Trap where they come into contact with the baited water. The water has been pre-baited with a non-toxic (to humans and pets) tablet that contains population-control enzymes that bind to the mosquito’s legs when she leaves the mosquito trap. These enzymes are carried to her breeding areas to control egg growth, and they also weaken and kill the host after 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mosquito Traps
How does the mosquito killer trap work?
An egg laying female enters the trap and contacts baited water. The water holds a non toxic tablet with population control enzymes that bind to her legs. She carries them back to her breeding sites, where they stop egg growth, and the enzymes kill her within about a day.
Is the bait safe around people and pets?
The tablet is non toxic to humans and pets. The trap works on mosquito biology rather than a broad insecticide, so nothing goes into the air or onto plants.
How is this different from a bug zapper?
A zapper kills whatever flies into it, and most of that is not mosquitoes. The trap targets females actively looking for water to lay in, and it reaches breeding sites you would never find yourself.
Will a trap alone keep the yard comfortable?
Rarely. Traps work on the next generation, so they pair with a barrier treatment or misting system that deals with the adults biting you tonight.
How many traps does a yard need?
It depends on how much standing water sits on and around the property. Placement comes out of the free property walk.