Re: new mosquito question

**Tom Olenio t*@sentex.net**

Hi,

Just what I want...  A mosquito attracter in my backyard.

No doubt about it, mosquitos are attracted to dark colors, heat and CO2, but how
does that get rid of them?  With your average homeowner's landscaping, mosquitos
come from all directions (multiple habitats), not just one.

I could do the same thing with an oil lamp, baking soda and an vinegar drip.

My question is...  How does this mosquito magnet produce CO2?  As far as I know,
burning propane generates carbon monoxide, not carbon dioxide.  A mosquito would
not be attracted to carbon monoxide any more than the exhaust pipe of your car.

Is there an easier way to make carbon dioxide than with baking soda and vinegar?

This product makes no sense.

Regards,
Tom

Jeff Lowenfels wrote:

> Retail outlets in Alaska got the mosquito magnets last spring and there were
> good sales. This year they all sold out in about three days. I would say the
> Alaskan reaction is that they work and they work well. My friends swear by
> them.
>
> We here are now on the alert for possible cases of West Nile Virus. I
> suspect once a dead bird is found, there will be a lot of new orders for
> these gadgets.
>
> Stay well and if you do get bit, a drop of ammonia will stop the itching.
>
> Cheers,
> Jeff L
>
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Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone 5b

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