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Article #1177Re: Attracting Biting Insects
From: A.S. Chamove
Date: Tue, 02 Oct 1990 04:55
Date: Tue, 02 Oct 1990 04:55
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Here in NZ they have a insect attractant trap which they claim will attract mosquitoes. It uses a liquid which also attracts flies and wasps, so I have my doubts. As our Summer is just starting, I will give it a try. I recall an anecdote which may give you some where to start. Years ago I was told of an accident where a load of dry ice was spilt. In the morning, the dry ice had attracted and killed hords of mosquitoes. And I think it is true that these insects are attracted to the carbon dioxide in our exhaled breath. I would also try sweat and some human exhale concentrate (exhale into a cigarette filter for example). Tsetse flies are attracted to the the exhelate of animals, and distillates of this stuff are used to attract them to traps. I think you will have a real challenge, for if a mosquito killer were available, half the world would want one. arnold
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