There is no difference concerning the catching rate, but only in the construction. They use the same patented technology and the same electrical components. The BG-Sentinel is our original trap that is designed for scientists and researchers to monitor mosquito populations. It is made out of a light and easily transportable material.

The BG-Mosquitaire (without CO2) only catch tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus, Aedes aegypti). The CO2 versions attract all kinds of species (e.g., Culex). The CO2 version provide a higher catching rate regarding tiger mosquitoes too.

Yes! You only have to order the BG-Booster-CO2 upgrade kit HERE.

Tiger and yellow fever mosquitoes are not bigger than normal mosquitoes. In fact, they are often somewhat smaller. Their entire body is accentuated with white-silvery markings. Tiger mosquitoes are primarily recognized by their white-silvery stripes that begin between their eyes and continue down the middle of their back. Their hind legs also consist of the same color scheme so that they look like black and white ringed segments. It can be identified by a marking in the form of a lyre on the dorsal side of the thorax, and striking white and black patterns on the legs. Yellow fever mosquitoes can be identified by a marking in the form of a lyre on the dorsal side of the thorax, and striking white and black patterns on the legs.

Best place is somewhere in a shady, humid, and wind-protected location. However, actually you have to try several positions, because the catching rate depends on many, individual things. A few meters can make a big difference.

There is a minor update on intake section funnel, and some get the old manual.

If your trap has a suction intake funnel with a flap, it's should look like this:

You can find the latest version of the BG-Mosquitaire manuel here

Our products are all rainproof, however, we recommend not to leave the traps in heavy rainfall. Mosquitoes are not flying during rainfall. In case of a lot of rain the catch bag has to be emptied more often than usual.

There are many different criteria which have an influence on the catching rate and the coverage area such as mosquito population, breeding waters, resting places, coppice, climate, surroundings etc.The basic traps (without CO2) cover about 538 to 1 076 square feet and the CO2 versions about 1 076 to 6 456 square feet.

Our system needs about one week time to show an effect. The traps (as “artifical human beings”) are permanently present in contrary to human beings, and they catch patrolling mosquitoes so the active population (and its reproduction rate) will be held down in the long run. Yet, one cannot expect a big population to break down in a short period.

Traps with CO2 are developed only for outdoor usage. You can place them in the garden, balcony, or on the terrace.

Traps without CO2 can also be run inside the house, but they are not as efficient inside as outside. The reason is that traps should be positioned as near as possible to the breeding waters or resting areas of the mosquitoes which are mostly in outdoor areas.

The trap can be run with batteries. Normally motorcycle or car batteries are used. As thumb rule you can act on the assumption that the ventilator will need 11 Ah per 24 hours operation. For longer operation times this could get quite expensive. Until now it is not possible to run the trap of solar energy.

The trap should be put out when the temperature has risen over 15° C over a period of several days. At this time, the mosquitoes will be active and will soon begin mating. It is best to catch the mosquitoes now before they have a chance to reproduce and lay their eggs.

The catch bag along with the captured mosquitoes should be disposed  when the bag is almost full. The steps for changing the catch bag can be found in the instructions manual that is provided in the packaging, or see downloads on the product page.

The best location for storage is some place where it is enclosed and not exposed to winter weather. Do not store the trap where it is below the freezing point for an extended period of time.

The BG-Mosquitaire trap is also basically completely safe for pets, because there is absolutely no use of insecticides or pesticides. However, like children, pets should not be able to get to parts of the trap concerning the electrical connections or the fan of the BG-Mosquitaire trap

The BG-Sweetscent has an effectiveness of up to two months, and the BG-Lure of up to five months (no matter if the trap runs 12 or 24 hours a day). Unused attractants can be stored in a cool and dry place for up to 1.5 years.

The BG-Sweetscent is a three component scent imitator that increases the efficacy of the BG-Mosquitaire trap in addition to visual signals and artificially generated air plumes. The patented composition of the BG-Sweetscent imitates the composition of human skin. The particular light and permeable packaging of the BG-Sweetscent guarantees an optimal timed release of the scent into the surroundings.

The BG-Sweetscent lasts for two months. After the two months it should be replaced to ensure the effectiveness of the BG-Mosquitaire. In trade, the Biogents Sweetscent package will be offered separate from the BG-Mosquitaire trap.

The BG-Sweetscent can be changed in two simple steps. The steps can be found in the instructions manual that was provided in the packaging.

It can be acquired or rented at drink retailers or bottle depots for a deposit. A door-to-door delivery service may also be possible in some locations.

Unfortunately, we do not have a cooperation with a gas company in the states, yet; however, the following sites offer competitive renting prices:

Roberts Oxygen: http://www.robertsoxygen.com/

US Home Brewing Organization: http://brew.burp.org/Brewing/CO2SourcesUpdated.aspx

Biogents suggests 20 pound or larger CO2 bottles which are also used in pubs and restaurants. Such a bottle lasts for three to seven weeks depending on the flow rate used. 

These can be acquired or rented at drink retailers or bottle depots for a deposit. A door-to-door delivery service may also be possible in some locations. How often you need to change the tank depends on: 1. what size you use and 2. which release rate of CO2 you use. Our CO2 traps give you the option of deciding between two flow rates: standard and high. This allows you to adapt the release of CO2 to the mosquito situation

The flow rate can be adjusted to the local situation. We recommend a consumption of about 1.1 lbs/day. CO2 bottles are available at gas stores and gastronomy suppliers.

To most efficiently utilize CO2 with your trap, we recommend releasing the gas only at times of peak mosquito activity and shutting it off when mosquitoes are not flying as much. By releasing gas on a fixed schedule, you can greatly extend the time between refills. This can be accomplished either manually turning on and off the gas at the tank, or automatically using the BG CO2 timer. The timer connects between the gas manifold and the trap and uses a 9V battery-operated timer to can switch on and off your CO2 flow. You can program up to 2 distinct release intervals each day to correspond to dusk and dawn activity patterns.

You can find it here: https://www.luxebackyard.com/products/bg-co2-timer-clock-timer-biogents

It is possible to connect up to three traps with our pressure reducing regulator. You can purchase the adequate Y-connector and a 20 m CO2 tube from our SHOP