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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:
https://eu.biogents.com/placement-and-effect-of-biogents-mosquito-traps-en/
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
is sheltered from direct sunlight, wind, and heavy rainfall
[F12].
For best results position the trap in
a shady, humid location
close to resting zones or mosquito breeding spots
[F13], e.g., in
shrubs or under trees, near puddles or rain barrels. Rainfall will not damage the trap.
F13
F12
F7
no direct sunlight
No wind
Shade
Resting areas
Humidity and
breeding areas
F14
F15
In detail:
When?
The trap should be put out when the average temperature has risen above 15° C. Above this temperature, adult mosquitoes
fly actively. It is best to catch the mosquitoes as early in the year as possible before they have a chance to reproduce and lay
their eggs. It is important to make sure that the ventilator of the trap runs 24 hours a day.
Where?
The goal is to catch the mosquitoes before they reach you. Therefore, it is important to choose a position near the resting areas
of the mosquitoes and breeding sites that can not be avoided.
Good locations
1.
Resting locations:
During the day, mosquitoes spend their rest periods in shady, wind-protected places such as in foliage,
e.g., hedges and shrubs. From here, mosquitoes begin their search for prey. If you place the trap here, you can catch the
mosquitoes before they reach and bite you. Resting places of mosquitoes can also be locations with higher humidity such
as wells, drains, basements, etc. They also like piles of wood where they can easily hide.
Overhanging plants and bushes often form an empty space underneath. This is an ideal location for the trap if it provides
enough space both for the air currents and for the visibility of the trap: All of the upper surfaces of the trap must be clearly
visible to the mosquito so that its specialized appearance is effective in attracting mosquitoes. Therefore, do not place the
trap under very dense bushes [F14]. A distance of at least 0,5 m above the top of the trap needs to be kept clear [F15].
