Co2 trapping is one of the most effective methods of dealing to these little bloodsuckers, often referred to as the vampires of the insect world. Research has shown that biting midges, like many species of mosquito, are attracted to C02. However it’s not the only cue they follow, they’re also attracted to light, especially UV light. The Ultra trap by Mega-Catch™ appears to be one of the safest, most effective traps on the market, and one that combines both C02 with UV light capability. Mega-Catch™ traps have been scientifically tested and proven to kill mosquitoes, biting midges (no-see-ums) black flies and sand flies, and more importantly, do so without the use of insecticides, fogs or sprays. USDA entomologist, Dr Daniel Kline conducted comparison tests using Mega-Catch™ Ultra traps in the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge, on the west coast of Florida, and recorded the capture of 10,000 biting midges just in one day. Biting midges are prolific at this site and cause extreme annoyance to both nearby residents and tourists.
Excerpt from Test Results
DATE: 07/06/01
POSITION : C-2
TREATMENT: Mega-Catch™ Wet Catch Method
MOSQUITOES Captured: 6887
BITING MIDGES Captured: 10,000
Read more: http://www.megacatch.com/testresults_dankline_ultra.html#ixzz0PEpILjt7
Biting midges are also known as ‘no-see-ums’ in North America, as ‘punkies’ in the Northeast; ‘five-O’s in Florida and Alabama (refers to their 5 pm biting habit), ‘pinyon gnats’ in the Southwest, and ‘moose flies’ in Canada. (more…)
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To mark the end of the northern hemisphere solar summer (August 4) we’re taking 10% off all mosquito traps (and trap combos) during August. We’ll even throw in a free Octenol lure twin pack valued at $24.95.