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More details on this style of setup: https://youtu.be/6BhV-o77RqQ

That is really clever. I never thought to use an animal to attract the mosquitoes. Not sure what I think about spraying alcohol into the fan, at least my old fan. Maybe he's using 70%.

I the video he said 2 parts water to 1 part rubbing alcohol.

I wonder how it compares with something like Thermacell ? (haven't used it, but heard good things)

I think Thermacell is ok to keep mosquitos away but it don't think it really kills them, at least in masses. You can't really have it running for 24/7 because the pad that contains the poison/repellent that it diffuses will run out in 4-12 hours.

Also there are some comments on that the poison they use is really harmful for marine life, so you shouldn't use it near water. Also personally not sure I like to have poison diffuser next me all time.

Thank you. Yeah, I realize it has a different purpose, but I guess I'm more concerned about not getting bitten than about killing mosquitos en masse :)

The point about harmful poison is very valid though. Definitely good to know and to avoid extended use. I'm less keen on buying it now, even though the protection from bites sounds promising.

That isn't a mosquito trap, that's flying insect genocide

It might catch a few mosquitos But the majority is going to be small flying insects. But more so the “bait” is likely completely in effective

Yeah it’s a simple, effective trap for small flying insects, but any CO2 from the seltzer is clearly going to be sucked through the fan and dispersed.

Yeah I would be concerned about butterflies, moths, bees, etc. it’s also got to use a lot of energy.

Greenpowerscience is a great channel, was hoping their video would get linked here :D

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