With the Mosquito Magnet® Patriot Plus, you can establish a defense zone for your home or business that drastically cuts back on the breeding population of biting insects. This CO2 mosquito trap targets all the biting insects you hate – mosquitoes, midges, no-see-ums and black flies. By using a mixture of attractants, including moisture, heat, CO2 and special scents, the Mosquito Magnet® lures biting insects to the machine where they’re sucked up inside the trap, ultimately dying from dehydration.
This unique mosquito trap is backed by 15 patents and more than two decades of research and innovation. The technology in Patriot Plus has been proven to effectively break the breeding cycles of mosquitoes. Each trap covers about 1 acre, requires a propane tank, attractant packs and nets, and it’s backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
Best Used For
Yards & Lawns
Restaurants & Bars
Wedding Venues
Campgrounds
Resorts & Hotels
Outdoor Work Areas
Schools & Daycare
Government & Military
Outdoor Sales Centers
How it Works
Mosquito Magnet® traps work using attractants that draw hungry, female mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and midges to the machine. Once the mosquito flies close to the device, the CounterFlow vacuum sucks the insect into a net inside the trap. The powerful vacuum holds the mosquito in the net, where the insect dehydrates and dies. Each trap provides about 1 acre of control.
Counterflow Technology
Mosquito Magnet® machines use CounterFlow Technology to push out a trail of odorless attractants while also creating a powerful vacuum that traps mosquitoes and other insects.
CounterFlow Technology - follow the steps below:
Set the trap in your yard. It should be 30-40ft away from people and in the shade.
Trap's Patented technology converts propane to CO2. The CO2 released, attracts mosquitoes to the trap.
Secondary attractant mixed with CO2 attracts mosquitoes. It increases the mosquito catch rate by up to 10 times.
Patented technology. Mosquitoes get sucked into the plume and into the net.
Mosquitoes dehydrate and die in the net. Once in the net, mosquitoes will dehydrate and die within 24 hours.
Enjoy a mosquito free backyard!
Target These Unwanted Insects
The Mosquito Magnet® Patriot Plus will help you control these insects in a one-acre area emanating from the trap.
Mosquitoes
Black Flies
Midges
No-See-Ums
3X Larger Net
The Patriot Plus CO2 mosquito trap features a large, rigid net which allows you to capture more mosquitoes between changes. In total, its three times bigger than the original Mosquito Magnet® Patriot!
Extra Long Power Cord
The Patriot Plus features a 50-foot power cord, which allows you to place it conveniently on your property. For best results, place the trap between your property and a known breeding area.
Assembly Video: Quick & Easy
Your Mosquito Magnet® trap comes ready for assembly. Not to worry! It takes just a few minutes to have it ready.
See a Sharp Drop in Mosquitoes
Your Mosquito Magnet® trap will begin working immediately to draw in and trap mosquitoes. Results occur within the first 7 to ten days, and huge drops in the mosquito population should occur in about four weeks.
Video Guide: How Mosquito Magnet® CO2 Mosquito Traps Work
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"Works great. The net was almost full when the 1st tank of propane ran out. Using the R-Octenol in Northwest Wisconsin, (and it) has worked very well. Can be outside at sunset, and I don't even get bit." (Review from Up North Guy)
Patriot Plus Product Details
Interested in learning more about this CO2 mosquito trap? Take a closer look at MM4200’s in-depth specifications.
Mosquito Magnet® Patriot Plus Mosquito Trap
Model #
MM4200B
For Use Against
Mosquitoes
Black Flies
Midges
No-See-Ums
Features
50-foot power cord
3x larger bug bag
One-touch startup
Protects about 1 acre
1 Year Limited Warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.govwww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Bought it to control biting gnats as much as mosquitoes. Does a very good job of attracting them and fair job of trapping them. I added 2 sticky traps to sides and the results were amazing. Front yard still has swarms of gnats but back yard around Patriot magnet is significantly better. Have 2 acres total. Just need to get my neighbors on board to help.
Flower Lady
This Really Works!
5
Apr 20, 2019
I have had this for two. This is amazing after trying everything except for a mosquito suite. I live in a shaded forested area. I start running this early spring. After a week or two there are No Mosquitoes at all. I have some friends that have been the major targets in the past. When they have came back they can not believe there are no Mosquitoes. Highly Recommended. My friends go out and buy one.
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I recommend this product
I just purchased my fourth ...
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Sep 28, 2025
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
We’ve been using this for about 6 weeks so far in the main part of my backyard which has dense vegetation and trees. I used to get upwards of 15 bites in the evenings - now, maybe I get 1-2 very periodically! One full propane tank lasted over a month. Hope this Mosquito Magnet lasts for many seasons!
Not impressed at all. After using the Liberty Plus for 15+ years, the Patriot Plus is not worth the money. Worked when we bought it. Last summer. Now, after doing numerous maintenance stuff, Connor get it to run. Waste of money. Waste of time.
I do not recommend it.
After about 2-3 weeks of use, I am at this point calilng it a waste of funds and propane. Caught so few mosquitos. Very disappointed to this point. Moved it, replaced cartridge, and will see what happens. So far, not impressed.
Does not really change the mosquito infestation in our garden or yard. Does trap some mosquitoes but they are still prolific.
After 3 years the power supply died. Waiting to see how they address this problem.
Defective out of the box power switch stays on .
Can’t rate effectiveness on mosquitos because i haven’t used it. Box in big letter said do not return to store please call we will make it right.???? called they said take it back to store , they don’t replace . Bought online through homedepot . Hopefully they will let me return it there. If not , stay tuned more to come????
Do not recommend. The Patriot is not even one year old. It caught a handful of mosquitoes last summer even after moving the machine multiple times. This year when set it up outside I got an immediate error code. The machine was stored covered in the basement as recommended.
The machine kept turning off after a short time once I did clear the error. Once it really seemed like it was good to go, with mosquitoes swarming the machines attractant - maybe 5 bugs were in the net.
Customer service has been completely not helpful. They referred me to someone in Wisconsin who was not helpful either.
Don’t waste your money!
I need the lure bait for my patriot plus as I am in TX and the mosquito's in my area are the asian tiger type. What bait do I need and how can I purchase? My unit didn't come with one.
Question by: Jonathan on Aug 30, 2021, 7:15 PM
The Atrak3n attractant can be purchased at the below link:
Answer by: Brandon Deleon on Aug 31, 2021, 8:34 AM
How much propane does the device use? How long does a tank typically last?
Question by: Andrew on Feb 24, 2025, 4:30 AM
Thank you for your question!
Most traps use a 20 lb. propane tank, which should be replaced every 21 days.
For further questions, please give us a call—we will be happy to assist you!
Answer by: Melissa on Feb 25, 2025, 6:04 PM
Which Mosquito Magnet model uses rechargeable battery pack
Question by: Ken Hefferle on Oct 28, 2024, 8:23 PM
The Executive, model MM3300B
Answer by: Kristen on Oct 29, 2024, 6:33 AM
What happened to cleaning out the lines with the CO2 cartridges? Or the plug thing you could attach between the machine and the propane tank to clear those lines?
Question by: Malinda on Jun 7, 2025, 11:29 PM
Even though Quick Clear Cartridges are no longer recommended, the trap will work perfectly with or without the black valve cover. For general maintenance, wipe down the outside of the trap with a clean, water-damp cloth as needed. Thank you for your question! If you have any further doubts, please feel free to call us. It would be our pleasure to assist yo
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Jun 9, 2025, 11:23 AM
can you use more than one machine and if so how to place them?
Question by: Patricia Walsh on Jun 17, 2025, 4:51 PM
Hi, thank you so much for your question! Yes, you can use multiple traps—place one trap per acre for best results.