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User Information
For best results, the trap has to be operated permanently. If switched off, the
catch bag needs to be removed and closed. Otherwise, caught mosquitoes
are able to escape from the catch bag.
2 Positioning of the trap
The correct placement of the trap is an important factor that influences the potency of the trap
Outdoor use (the trap can be operated with or without CO
2
):
Position the trap in a place that is sheltered from wind, heavy rainfall
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and direct sunlight.
Not in wind Not in heavy rainfall Not in direct sunlight
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Rainfall will not damage the trap as long as the fan is switched on.
Good trapping positions are close to resting places of mosquitoes such as bushes, shrubs,
hedges, high grass or any foliage.
Good trapping positions are also close to mosquito breeding sites such as all kinds of temporary
stagnant water from small lakes to collections of rain water e.g. in rain barrels or old tyres –
mosquitoes do not need a large amount of water for breeding, even an open can with some rain
water can be an ideal breeding place.
The trap should not be placed too close to walls (minimum distance of approx. 20-30m)
Fig. 2:
An example for ideal
placement
