SkeeterVac gave me back my backyard!
Written: Jul 14 '06
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Pros: Uses 5 methods to attract and kill vs only 2-3 used by other brands.
Cordless
Cons: I hear they don't last (durability), but we haven't had trouble yet.
The Bottom Line: If you hate mosquitoes you have to buy this product! IT WORKS!
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| ladybug_3777's Full Review: SkeeterVac |
We live in an area that has a protected county park right outside our backyard fence. This park is heavily wooded and quite damp as well. This means we have a major mosquito problem. After 8pm we were forced to go inside or be eaten alive. You could easily get 5 bites within 2 minutes after dark.
We tried everything from torches to incense. Nothing really worked all that great. This summer I am pregnant so I am unable to use any sprays that contain deet. That was our main driving factor for wanting a product like the skeeterVac. After looking at MANY different brands (Mosquito Magnet included) We decided to get the SV-27 1 acre version. Note: You can find this item for less than the price stated on this site if you check Froogle. The best price I see right now is $249.95 at the digital gift store, http://digitalgiftstore.stores.yahoo.net/cpsv00270.html
We hooked it up and the very first night it caught about 100 mosquitoes. I have to admit I was having fun going out to check on how well it was doing. It only caught maybe 10 during the day, but once the sun went down we brought in the swarms.
Placement is VERY, VERY important. You want to make sure you put it in a shady area near bushes/weeds/flowers or near wet areas. This will help attract the maximum number of bugs. The first place we put it worked out great. Every single night we catch hundreds and hundreds of mosquitoes. We've had it about a week now and already I can notice a difference when going out at night. I'm not swarmed and I can actually sit outside without being eaten alive! I can only imagine this will get better as the weeks go on and we cut down on the mosquito population.
This product REALLY DOES WORK. I have no idea why some people say it doesn't. Perhaps they aren't placing it in the right area or they don't have many mosquitoes. Here are some pictures I took of our unit a few days ago after just 5 days of use:
http://www.jennifersuarez.com/FamilyPhotos/Misc/skeeterVac.cfm
Look how many we have already caught! The pictures alone should show you how great it works! There are hundreds in the trap and on the sticky paper.
Let me tell you why I think this product works so well and why you should buy this INSTEAD of the more expensive mosquito magnet (or other brands):
First off this unit is CORDLESS! It works on the propane tank and one AA battery. You can place it anywhere you want without having to worry about the cord. (think of what a pain a cord would be when its time to mow the lawn)
Even though its cordless its still quite powerful. Placing your hand near the fan you can easily feel the air that sucks the mosquitoes into the traps. (NOTE, this is the sv-27 1 acre version. The 1/2 acre version does NOT have a fan and may not work as well)
This product uses FIVE methods to attract and kill mosquitoes:
1) CO2
2) Fan suction
3) Scented Bait
4) Sticky paper in mosquito attracting black/white colors. (not found on most other units!)
5) Flashing colored LED lights (not found on most other units!)
These five items make it irresistible to mosquitoes. Now the only time I get bit is when I walk over to the machine to check on how well its working.
Not only does it have more methods of attracting and killing mosquitoes, but its also MORE AFFORDABLE than other brands! You can easily find it on http://www.froogle.com for around $250. Why would you buy anything else???
I do think you have to be careful and perform the recommended fan maintenance that is in the manual. I plan on cleaning our fan every week or two as needed. I could understand how the fan can easily get clogged considering how many bugs its pulling in nightly.
I also know there is price in keeping up with replacement of the tank, bait and sticky paper. But considering how much I've spent in the past on candles, incense, torches, torch fuel, off powerpads, repellent, skin-so-soft (the list goes on and on) I really don't see it as a large problem. Its worth the cost. OH, and another bonus.... the bait in this unit lasts for SIXTY days vs the MM 30 day bait. (Another savings!)
I give this unit 5 stars. It works well and its more affordable than competitors. If you have a big mosquito problem like we did, its worth the investment. I know it seems like a lot, but start keeping track of what you already spend on repellent and you may be able to justify the cost.
The only worry I have is durability. So many people have problems after a season or two. Apparently this is a problem with ALL mosquito traps that use slow release propane. Some valve thingy gets clogged is what I hear and it needs to be replaced. The good news is I've heard SkeeterVac has better customer service than other brands and they are quite lenient with their 1 year warranty. I've also heard they tend to last a little longer than others. I'm sure I'll find out how that goes in a year or two. But for now I'm happy to have my backyard back!
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