Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

Mega-Catch Mosquito Traps Attract Asian Tiger Mosquitoes (Aedes Albopictus)

Mega-Catch™ mosquito traps were developed after an extensive worldwide testing program. One of our primary objectives was to develop a trap which would attract and capture the Asian Tiger mosquito which is a voracious daytime biter.

We engaged Professor Yap Han Heng from the Vector Control Research Unit, School of Biological Sciences, University Sains Malaysia to advise on and test Mega-Catch trap designs in South East Asia. Tests that he carried out in a reserve forest at Minden Campus, University Sains Malaysia in the Penang Island in June 2000 caused him to conclude that Mega-Catch™ was effective against the Asian Tiger mosquito in outdoor conditions in tropical environments.

Unlike conventional mosquito traps which rely on various chemicals to attract mosquitoes, Mega-Catch™ traps employ a range of visual stimuli to attract mosquitoes. This is particularly important in the case of daytime biters like the Asian Tiger mosquito which rely more on visual cues, and less on chemical cues, to find their hosts.

Mega-Catch™ traps come fully assembled – simply install, connect to power, switch on and let Mega-Catch™ go to work.