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1/2 Acre DynaTrap Bug Zapper Trap

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Amazon has 1/2 Acre DynaTrap Bug Zapper Trap (DT1050-TUNSR) on sale for $34.88. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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  • Attracts and traps mosquitoes, biting flies, house flies, moths, no-see-ums, June beetles, wasps, yellow jackets, stink bugs, gnats, and biting midges
  • The UV light and TiO2 coating lure flying insects to the trap, then the powerful, whisper-quiet fan sucks them into the basket

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  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 8,000 ratings at Amazon.
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Amazon has 1/2 Acre DynaTrap Bug Zapper Trap (DT1050-TUNSR) on sale for $34.88. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Staff Member ItsSoCheap for finding this deal.

Note: Ships within 1 to 3 weeks.

Details:
  • Attracts and traps mosquitoes, biting flies, house flies, moths, no-see-ums, June beetles, wasps, yellow jackets, stink bugs, gnats, and biting midges
  • The UV light and TiO2 coating lure flying insects to the trap, then the powerful, whisper-quiet fan sucks them into the basket

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Written by RazorConcepts | Staff
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 8,000 ratings at Amazon.
  • About this Store:
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Would definitely not recommend. If it's not using CO2, octonal (less effective), or other chemical signals to actually attract mosquitoes, the bulb alone will attract non-target insects almost exclusively...

How do I know? I used to conduct widespread viral surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases using light + fan traps as a full-time job... Tested all kinds of different light sources and they were ineffective without a chemical attractant.

"Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.
34 Minutes Ago".
Well put.


Update: In my haste to contribute something useful, I neglected to explore that the dynatrap claims to produce some amount of CO2 via the bulb's coating through the following process outlined by an AI bot below. Frankly, I would need to find some real studies before I would believe that enough CO2 is produced to be reasonably effective as an attractant through this process; I have not looked for those studies yet. I'm a skeptic that even 1:10,000th as much CO2 is produced by this process as burning a single candle, but it's worth looking deeper for some possible validity here. I'm sure tests have been done by somebody reputable (and hopefully published).

"Mosquitoes can detect carbon dioxide (CO2) at levels as low as around 100 ppm, with some studies indicating a threshold around 133 ppm for female mosquitoes." Please post any evidence that dynatrap's bulb can create 100ppm CO2 for any useful radius around the trap. (This seems very unlikely.)

The claim that certain mosquito traps can generate carbon dioxide (CO₂) using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and ultraviolet (UV) light is based on a real chemical process, although it is not as straightforward as it may sound.

How It Works

Photocatalysis: Titanium dioxide is a well-known photocatalyst. When exposed to UV light, TiO₂ can facilitate chemical reactions. One of the reactions it can catalyze is the breakdown of organic materials or pollutants in the air, potentially leading to the release of CO₂ as a byproduct.
Carbon Sources: For the generation of CO₂ to occur, there needs to be a carbon source present. This could come from organic matter in the environment, such as from decaying plant material or from other CO₂ sources. The TiO₂ would help convert these materials into CO₂ when activated by UV light.
Attractiveness to Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes are attracted to CO₂, which is a natural byproduct of respiration. Therefore, traps that can generate CO₂ may be effective in luring mosquitoes.
Limitations and Effectiveness

Efficiency: The efficiency of this process in generating sufficient CO₂ to attract mosquitoes effectively is a critical factor. While it is theoretically possible, practical implementations may vary in effectiveness.
Environmental Conditions: The effectiveness of such traps may depend on environmental conditions, including the presence of sufficient organic material and the intensity and wavelength of the UV light used.
Commercial Viability: Some products on the market may not produce enough CO₂ to be significantly effective in mosquito trapping, which could lead to skepticism about their claims.
Conclusion

In summary, while the generation of CO₂ using titanium dioxide and UV light is theoretically possible, the practical effectiveness of such mosquito traps can vary. Consumers should look for scientific validation or studies supporting the claims made by manufacturers before relying on such products.
My messages from South Florida for years I've been dealing with these tiny little mosquitoes that are too small to even get electrocuted in the traps I went out and bought the little tablet you drop in pond I took empty soda cans cut the tops off because of aluminum put water in and broke the tablet into four pieces I put them around my properties I've been dealing with this for 15 years my mosquitoes are finally gone it lasted like 2 months I'm just starting to see mosquitoes again and I just did all my traps with fresh tablets and water good luck this works I've tried everything else
Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.

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Feb 24, 2025
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sagephillips
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Been wanting this, but had it on the back burner. 75% off is a must buy
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knive
Feb 24, 2025
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Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.
Feb 24, 2025
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wolfsmane
Feb 24, 2025
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Quote from knive :
Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.
Have you personally used this?
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Quote from knive :
Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.
I bought one last year and pretty much agree. The DynaTrap stayed full of moths, beetles, bees, but not many mosquitoes. We still were covered in bites. I am going to relocate it this year and see if that makes a difference.
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Would definitely not recommend. If it's not using CO2, octonal (less effective), or other chemical signals to actually attract mosquitoes, the bulb alone will attract non-target insects almost exclusively...

How do I know? I used to conduct widespread viral surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases using light + fan traps as a full-time job... Tested all kinds of different light sources and they were ineffective without a chemical attractant.

"Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.
34 Minutes Ago".
Well put.


Update: In my haste to contribute something useful, I neglected to explore that the dynatrap claims to produce some amount of CO2 via the bulb's coating through the following process outlined by an AI bot below. Frankly, I would need to find some real studies before I would believe that enough CO2 is produced to be reasonably effective as an attractant through this process; I have not looked for those studies yet. I'm a skeptic that even 1:10,000th as much CO2 is produced by this process as burning a single candle, but it's worth looking deeper for some possible validity here. I'm sure tests have been done by somebody reputable (and hopefully published).

"Mosquitoes can detect carbon dioxide (CO2) at levels as low as around 100 ppm, with some studies indicating a threshold around 133 ppm for female mosquitoes." Please post any evidence that dynatrap's bulb can create 100ppm CO2 for any useful radius around the trap. (This seems very unlikely.)

The claim that certain mosquito traps can generate carbon dioxide (CO₂) using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and ultraviolet (UV) light is based on a real chemical process, although it is not as straightforward as it may sound.

How It Works

Photocatalysis: Titanium dioxide is a well-known photocatalyst. When exposed to UV light, TiO₂ can facilitate chemical reactions. One of the reactions it can catalyze is the breakdown of organic materials or pollutants in the air, potentially leading to the release of CO₂ as a byproduct.
Carbon Sources: For the generation of CO₂ to occur, there needs to be a carbon source present. This could come from organic matter in the environment, such as from decaying plant material or from other CO₂ sources. The TiO₂ would help convert these materials into CO₂ when activated by UV light.
Attractiveness to Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes are attracted to CO₂, which is a natural byproduct of respiration. Therefore, traps that can generate CO₂ may be effective in luring mosquitoes.
Limitations and Effectiveness

Efficiency: The efficiency of this process in generating sufficient CO₂ to attract mosquitoes effectively is a critical factor. While it is theoretically possible, practical implementations may vary in effectiveness.
Environmental Conditions: The effectiveness of such traps may depend on environmental conditions, including the presence of sufficient organic material and the intensity and wavelength of the UV light used.
Commercial Viability: Some products on the market may not produce enough CO₂ to be significantly effective in mosquito trapping, which could lead to skepticism about their claims.
Conclusion

In summary, while the generation of CO₂ using titanium dioxide and UV light is theoretically possible, the practical effectiveness of such mosquito traps can vary. Consumers should look for scientific validation or studies supporting the claims made by manufacturers before relying on such products.
Last edited by semjase February 24, 2025 at 09:21 PM.
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Quote from MrMagillicutty :
I bought one last year and pretty much agree. The DynaTrap stayed full of moths, beetles, bees, but not many mosquitoes. We still were covered in bites. I am going to relocate it this year and see if that makes a difference.
My messages from South Florida for years I've been dealing with these tiny little mosquitoes that are too small to even get electrocuted in the traps I went out and bought the little tablet you drop in pond I took empty soda cans cut the tops off because of aluminum put water in and broke the tablet into four pieces I put them around my properties I've been dealing with this for 15 years my mosquitoes are finally gone it lasted like 2 months I'm just starting to see mosquitoes again and I just did all my traps with fresh tablets and water good luck this works I've tried everything else

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Quote from knive :
Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.
I have three of the larger size spread across two acres. They don't do a goddamn thing.
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Feb 24, 2025
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Quote from BeautifulTree255 :
My messages from South Florida for years I've been dealing with these tiny little mosquitoes that are too small to even get electrocuted in the traps I went out and bought the little tablet you drop in pond I took empty soda cans cut the tops off because of aluminum put water in and broke the tablet into four pieces I put them around my properties I've been dealing with this for 15 years my mosquitoes are finally gone it lasted like 2 months I'm just starting to see mosquitoes again and I just did all my traps with fresh tablets and water good luck this works I've tried everything else
What tablets are you talking about?
Feb 24, 2025
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mamonotaisho
Feb 24, 2025
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We bought two of these from Costco. Put one at the front of the house and one behind the house. Didn't catch much mosquitoes, didn't work well for us. Waste of money if you're needing to get rid of mosquitoes, IMHO.
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mutha_scratcha
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Quote from knive :
Zapper ALTERNATIVE. These things suck and only TRAP anything EXCEPT mosquitos.

came here to say this. it's mildly interesting to check all the bugs you do collect but just like a bug zappers they rarely get mosquitos
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Quote from Douk1 :
What tablets are you talking about?
probably talking about something like this https://www.amazon.com/Summit-res...hdGY&psc=1
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Feb 24, 2025
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I bought this 3 years ago.. it collects bugs, but not really mosquitoes.. I imagine it would collect mosquitoes if they got near the fan. They should rename it and call it a Moth Collector.
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Quote from Angry :
I have three of the larger size spread across two acres. They don't do a goddamn thing.
Thanks & Reps …..you saved mr $35.

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I'll stick with mine instead that has been flawless for many many years and catches everything:
Bug Zapper Aspectek 40W Electronic Indoor Insect Killer MODEL WHR1924-M2 $47

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