This case of 6 Octenol 3 Lures make Mosquito Magnet Traps (not included) more effective in the Northern USA. Mosquitoesare a nuisance and may also transmit diseases that pose serious health risks to people and pets. Octenol is a naturally occurring by-product that comes from plants and some animals. Studies have shown that Octenol, when combined with carbon dioxide produced by Mosquito Magnet traps (not included), is very attractive to many different biting insects . We recommend Octenol as an alternative to Lurex 3N for customers located in the northern United States.
Octenol - General Facts:
What is it? Octenol is an EPA registered secondary attractant that mimics human
breath. It is used in Mosquito Magnet® traps to attract biting insects
including mosquitoes and no-see-ums. Made in the U.S.A.
Why should I use it along with the Mosquito Magnet® trap? Mosquito Magnet Octenol vs. CO2:The attractant Octenol increases your catch rates up to 10 times!
Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance; they may transmit diseases that are a
serious health threat to people and pets. It will lure biting insects
to the Mosquito Magnet® trap and away from you and your family.
What Does It Attract? Octenol attracts most mosquito species, including salt marsh mosquitoes,
as well as no-see-ums and black flies. The insects are attracted by
the Octenol and are drawn to the Mosquito Magnet® trap where they are
captured, then dehydrate and die.
Which Mosquito Lure is Right for my Area? Those
who live on the coast or Northern regions of the U.S. should use
Octenol to attract mosquitoes, no-see-ums and black flies.There
have been recent spottings of the Asian Tiger mosquito in Northern
regions. If you have tried Octenol and are still getting bit, try Lurex 3 ™
How Often Should The Cartridge Be Replaced? The Octenol cartridge should be replaced every 21 days.After 21 days of use, the cartridge appears the same; however, it
will no longer be effective as the octenol will have been released.The catch rate will be reduced if the attractant is not changed.
