Mosquito Magnet®
Attractants 101 - Octenol
What is Octenol?
Octenol (1-octen-3-ol)* is a naturally occurring by-product
that comes from plants and some animals, such as oxen and cows, that ingest
large amounts of vegetable matter.
Studies
have shown that octenol, when combined with carbon dioxide, is highly attractive
to many species of mosquitoes, no-see-um's and biting midges.
Octenol, which when used in conjunction with
carbon dioxide, enhances catch rates for the Mosquito Magnet®.
Our research shows that octenol can increase the catch rates of no-see-um's
by 3 to 4 times.
The octenol is in the form of a packet with a peel-off top that is inserted
into the Mosquito Magnet®. It is recommended that the packet
be replaced every 21 days.
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How long does Octenol
lasts?
The white
octenol cartridge will not disintegrate, however
the
octenol will evaporate after 21 days after removing the protective seal
and will no longer be effective. Replace the
octenol cartridge every 21 days.
Most areas can use octenol, areas that have high populations of the Asian
Tiger mosquito it is recommended that you do not use octenol. Asian Tiger
mosquito is not as attracted to octenol as other species of mosquito. It
is recommended that if you have the Asian Tiger mosquito to remove the attractant
and clean out the attractant carrier with rubbing alcohol and run the trap
with no attractant and wait 2 weeks to see if you start catching other breeds
of mosquitoes.
To find out if you have the Asian Tiger mosquito contact you Local
Mosquito Control Agency they should have data on what are
the most prevalent mosquito pests in your area.
An alternative to octenol is called Lurex3™, Click Here for more information.
Octenol Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
