Mosquito Magnet® Patriot Plus Mosquito Trap

Works great when it works. I am now returning the second of 2 Patriot Plus units purchased this summer. The first failed after 3 weeks. The second, after 7. FWIW, I've used these traps for over 10 years and understand how they operate. Trouble is, when you return a device under warranty, it takes upwards of 6 weeks to get your unit back. You also lose one of your pricey bait packs. And the pests return with a vengeance. Next year, I plan on purchasing a second unit the day the current one fails. Hopefully, the new unit will not fail before I get the old unit back.

Just. Doesn’t. Work. It doesn’t do what they promise it will. I have a half an acre, tried three different locations over a three month period and while it trapped some bugs, overall didn’t notice any decline in the amount of mosquitoes. I even used the fancy extra expensive lures, going so far as to use both lures on the last attempt. This was a massive outlay of money and there was ZERO return on investment. You’d be better off with anything else costing hundreds less. It’s your money, I’m just here to tell you it will be a big waste of your time. And money.

Tried both types of bait, full propane tank, brand new out of the box. Only caught like 5 mosquitos over a 3 week period in southern state in August. They are swarming around it, but don't seem to find their way into the trumpet/net. It actually can make the problem worse because it attracts all the neighboring mosquitos, and without enough suction or reason to go up the tube, when you go outside they switch to you. Really wanted it to work, but back to the store.

I purchased this based on all the reviews which seemed to suggest that it was very effective. I’m afraid I can’t agree this thing just doesn’t work, it has not attracted a single mosquito. I have tried various locations 2 types of bait and we are still getting bitten. Absolutely worst purchase I have made, I only bought it because my wife stopped me using spray products…. We will see how she feels about this after a season of being bitten to death. I really want to return this but I imagine it’s going to be a nightmare.

These worked great until the got rid of R-octenol. Dont waste your money now, catch rate in coastal NC is 1/3 what it was before they discontinued r-octenol. Just by a fogger, this is not a cost affective option now. Almost impossible to get parts, they want you to send it in and that is the cost of a new unit.

I have struggled to get this thing to work. Only 1 time did the light stay solid green and next day fast flashing. I have called the number provided and spoke to someone in broken English about how to make it work. That didn’t end well and gave up. I have watched YouTube videos and have tried my best. But something is wrong with this unit. I want to believe in it, but can’t get it to work. Shouldn’t be this difficult

Can’t find parts, help line is useless, it’s going in the garage

I just purchased my fourth unit. Why? Because it works. I live on a half acre parcel and can sit on both my front and rear porch with virtually no mosquitos (and they generally love me). My neighbors also reap the rewards of my unit and are relatively mosquito free. Now, the downside. Living mosquito free is not cheap.The units seem to last bout four years. When the first one stopped working, I sent it in for repair. By the time I shipped the unit and paid for the repair I had spent over half the cost of the unit - which was still over four yers old. Now I just buy a new one (which by the way did not come with even a single octenol cartridge). I generally go through about six tanks of propane a year ($20 each) and a new octenol cartridge each time ($12 each) - $192/year. If you assume the unit has a four year life span (at approx $400) the annual cost is another $100/year. So based on my experience, the cost of being “mosquito free” is around $300/year or $40-$45/month. A luxury if you can afford it, but go in with your eyes wide open. For me, being able to fully enjoy being outside all night without being eaten alive by mosquitos is worth the cost.

After 3 years I had to replace the power supply. Worked briefly and then would not start. Used YouTube videos to take apart and troubleshoot. The nozzle into the combustion chamber is black and clogged. Tried cleaning it. Opened up the combustion chamber. A bunch of residue clogged the exhaust end of it. The closest service tech is 2 provinces away. He was very helpful. He is sending a new nozzle and a nylon bolt. Spent hours trying to get it to work. So far. A huge waste of my time. Give the new nozzle resolves the issue. Never got rid of mosquitoes in the garden anyway

When it works, it really works! Unfortunately, they just don't last.