I've watched some videos and buyer reviews and until now I found 2 major issues: 1 - It catches a lot of flying bugs such as moths, but very few mosquitos. Some even claim that even with the mosquitoes flying right next to them and the device also right next to them, said mosquitoes won't go into the device. 2 - At least in 2 different review, the fan is reported to stop working. And they say there is no replacement fan which means that when that fan fails, you've got yourself a paperweight which cost you upwards of $100... Manufacturer should probably address these two issues.
I ran mine sitting on a tabletop. In the morning the area under the Dynatrap had as many bugs as the catch container. The smaller bugs can simply escape out the slits in the bottom of the container. I even put some screen over the slits which reduced the escapees but it seems like 50% of the smaller bugs simply drop out the bottom anyway?
Being a mosquitoes primary attraction to humans is our exhaling of carbon dioxide. It's my understanding that this device in some way produces carbon dioxide in addition to the UV light.
I bought one of these and had some early success back in March, but since the weather warmed up I've caught nothing but beetles, moths, flying ants and a couple frogs. The mosquitoes have been steering far away from it and staying anywhere people are while outside. It's been on almost constantly from March through August. I think these new streetlights are just too bright and the mosquitoes aren't entranced by the UV light.
mosquitos are actually attracted to heat not light. if you could replace the bulb with reptile heating bulb i think it will work. throw some fresh dirty sock in there as bait while at it
Running a UV light during the day is pointless as the light will not even be seen by them, and most mosquitos come out after dusk anyway. You'd also need CO2 to attract mosquitos they dont respnd much to UV light even at night, you will catch lots of other bugs instead.
I am about to pull the trigger on a Mosquito Magnet. Uses propane gas to lure and it only traps mosquitoes. Baught one used without electrical outlet but fried it when I didn't have the right one.
Actually, mosquitos are attracted to all three things. So using a bug zapper in conjunction with say citronella torches or candles or bug spray, they will then be attracted to the zapper.
This lamp claims it creates CO2 as well. It has a coating of titanium dioxide that creates CO2 when heated up by the bulb. I just bought one sooooo we shall see if it works.
The reason they want it left running is to kill all the mosquitoes in the area, even if all the flying ones are killed there will still be un-hatched larva for at least a week sometimes more
I just bought this as well and am testing it out. You left out a key factor with this light. They claim it produces CO2 from the bulb heating up a layer of titanium dioxide inside the light. The mosquitos are drawn to the CO2 produced hence why they say leave it running all the time since the bulb serves two purposes, heat and lighting.
@@AlleyPicked After watching a couple videos It seems to me that location matters a lot. Placing it near spots where mosquito's frequent (such as shaded areas), as well as away from you can do large wonders.
I purchased one from Costco . It looked full . I thought I saw a butterfly 🦋 😳. It says it will not attract bees or butterfly’s . I can’t get the darn thing unlocked . Full of bugs . What the heck
The terrible thing about traps like this is that they also trap lots of beneficial insects. As in beneficial for the environment. We might not like them. I don’t mind killing mosquitoes and biting flies. But I don’t want to just kill everything in the area. But thank you for the review! It’s very interesting.
What kind of beneficial insects would this attract? Surely not anything useful like butterflies or honeybees. Sounds like a nice sentiment, to worry about the bugs but the PEST/BENIFICIAL death ratio surely isn't worth the worry. The bats and birds in a wooded area kill thousands more indiscriminately than a bug zapper.
@@jumpboys1408 Did you know that there are SO many beneficial flying insects that are important in the ecosystem? Little tiny gnats, various species of flies, midges just to name a few. So important in the web of life. They might bother us humans, but are essential to other living things.
To everyone worried about beneficial bugs, they will get killed one way or another. Whether by my trap or a bird. And whether good or bad I don’t want any insects on me or near my food outside.
The box it comes in does say mosquitoes. I did more of an unboxing and first usage video of the product. I did catch a lot of bugs but it was hard to tell how many mosquitoes. I'll need to give it a more thorough test. Thanks for the feedback.
If you want it to catch mosquitoes, don’t waste your money. I live on a 8000sqft lot and my family is still getting bit by mosquitoes, and I have one in my front yard and one in my backyard.👎🏻👎🏻😡
I've watched some videos and buyer reviews and until now I found 2 major issues: 1 - It catches a lot of flying bugs such as moths, but very few mosquitos. Some even claim that even with the mosquitoes flying right next to them and the device also right next to them, said mosquitoes won't go into the device. 2 - At least in 2 different review, the fan is reported to stop working. And they say there is no replacement fan which means that when that fan fails, you've got yourself a paperweight which cost you upwards of $100... Manufacturer should probably address these two issues.
I've had one for years and the original bulb still does what it's supposed to
I ran mine sitting on a tabletop. In the morning the area under the Dynatrap had as many bugs as the catch container. The smaller bugs can simply escape out the slits in the bottom of the container. I even put some screen over the slits which reduced the escapees but it seems like 50% of the smaller bugs simply drop out the bottom anyway?
Being a mosquitoes primary attraction to humans is our exhaling of carbon dioxide. It's my understanding that this device in some way produces carbon dioxide in addition to the UV light.
I bought one of these and had some early success back in March, but since the weather warmed up I've caught nothing but beetles, moths, flying ants and a couple frogs. The mosquitoes have been steering far away from it and staying anywhere people are while outside. It's been on almost constantly from March through August.
I think these new streetlights are just too bright and the mosquitoes aren't entranced by the UV light.
Makes me wonder how they tested these at the factory. They do market them for mosquitoes.
mosquitos are actually attracted to heat not light. if you could replace the bulb with reptile heating bulb i think it will work. throw some fresh dirty sock in there as bait while at it
Hi do you have a video how to change the bulb
Running a UV light during the day is pointless as the light will not even be seen by them, and most mosquitos come out after dusk anyway. You'd also need CO2 to attract mosquitos they dont respnd much to UV light even at night, you will catch lots of other bugs instead.
2:21 Unfortunately, my first bulb only lasted 3 days. A far cry from 3000 hours/4 months.
I've done a (very) quick search on google, which claims that mosquitoes are NOT attracted to UV light, but rather, CO2 and sweat.
Interesting...next time I use it i will look carefully for mosquitos.
I am about to pull the trigger on a Mosquito Magnet. Uses propane gas to lure and it only traps mosquitoes. Baught one used without electrical outlet but fried it when I didn't have the right one.
Actually, mosquitos are attracted to all three things. So using a bug zapper in conjunction with say citronella torches or candles or bug spray, they will then be attracted to the zapper.
This lamp claims it creates CO2 as well. It has a coating of titanium dioxide that creates CO2 when heated up by the bulb. I just bought one sooooo we shall see if it works.
Great review!
Tom, you'd better be careful. As sweet as you are, those mosquitoes will definitely go for you!
good point. :-)
@@AlleyPicked how did you reconnect wire? Mine came out too :/
The reason they want it left running is to kill all the mosquitoes in the area, even if all the flying ones are killed there will still be un-hatched larva for at least a week sometimes more
Nice video, I just bought one..
How does it perform on Flys?
I just bought this as well and am testing it out. You left out a key factor with this light. They claim it produces CO2 from the bulb heating up a layer of titanium dioxide inside the light. The mosquitos are drawn to the CO2 produced hence why they say leave it running all the time since the bulb serves two purposes, heat and lighting.
Thanks for sharing that. I have had many comments about how this couldn't work for mosquitoes.
Well that’s a fun little fact mr. Wizard
@@AlleyPicked After watching a couple videos It seems to me that location matters a lot. Placing it near spots where mosquito's frequent (such as shaded areas), as well as away from you can do large wonders.
Last quote is why you get the like good sir
Gosh, eighty dollars. Oh well, if it works and lasts then it's money well spent. Thanks for showing us Tom. Stay healthy and bug-free.
It’s $62 this year.
I purchased one from Costco . It looked full . I thought I saw a butterfly 🦋 😳. It says it will not attract bees or butterfly’s . I can’t get the darn thing unlocked . Full of bugs . What the heck
UV light doesn't attract mosquito's or flies so all you catch is moths.
I'll try something less lethal. Too many beneficial bugs getting killed.
I like beneficial bugs. Just not biting me. :-) let me know what you come up with.
Apparently my suburban yard is an overachiever - after just one night, the basket was half full with bugs. Bleh.
Test while out there would be nice. I've baught stuff that made same claims and got filled up with bugs. However while I'm out, I was more the target.
The terrible thing about traps like this is that they also trap lots of beneficial insects. As in beneficial for the environment. We might not like them. I don’t mind killing mosquitoes and biting flies. But I don’t want to just kill everything in the area. But thank you for the review! It’s very interesting.
Can't argue with you.
What kind of beneficial insects would this attract? Surely not anything useful like butterflies or honeybees. Sounds like a nice sentiment, to worry about the bugs but the PEST/BENIFICIAL death ratio surely isn't worth the worry. The bats and birds in a wooded area kill thousands more indiscriminately than a bug zapper.
@@jumpboys1408 Did you know that there are SO many beneficial flying insects that are important in the ecosystem? Little tiny gnats, various species of flies, midges just to name a few. So important in the web of life. They might bother us humans, but are essential to other living things.
I dumped the dead insects into a nearby lake and the fish LOVED it! I’d read that chickens eat them too…
@@jumpboys1408 killing beneficial bugs in a 100x100 area? Wow that's going to be the end of the world.
To everyone worried about beneficial bugs, they will get killed one way or another. Whether by my trap or a bird. And whether good or bad I don’t want any insects on me or near my food outside.
I LOVE this video 😉
bought one and doesn’t work for me
for mosquitoes btw which was the reason i bought it
The box it comes in does say mosquitoes. I did more of an unboxing and first usage video of the product. I did catch a lot of bugs but it was hard to tell how many mosquitoes. I'll need to give it a more thorough test. Thanks for the feedback.
Why are you killing all the bugs? Some are beneficial 😳
Another total waste of money . I returned it to Costco and got my money back. . Buy a bottle of off !
Kills pollinators.
Nasty.
If you want it to catch mosquitoes, don’t waste your money. I live on a 8000sqft lot and my family is still getting bit by mosquitoes, and I have one in my front yard and one in my backyard.👎🏻👎🏻😡
Thanks for sharing your experience. It does catch a lot of bugs but I'm not sure how many are mosquitoes.