The problem? Mosquitoes don\u2019t respond equally to all of these signals. In reality, mosquitoes locate humans primarily through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Carbon dioxide (what we exhale)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Body odours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This means that traps based on these signals are naturally far more effective than those relying on light alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UV Mosquito Traps: Why They Often Fall Short<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UV mosquito traps are widely available and often marketed as a simple, affordable solution. They work by emitting ultraviolet light to attract insects, which are then captured or eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The limitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mosquitoes are not strongly attracted to UV light. Unlike moths or flies, they rely much more on scent and CO\u2082 to find their targets. When a mosquito is looking for a target, CO\u2082 will be its first cue. A cue it can detect from up to 50 meters away. Once attracted, it will use colour contract and smell to navigate and find its target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RAs a result, UV traps tend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Capture mostly non-target insects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have limited impact on mosquito populations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Perform poorly in outdoor environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
They may appear effective at first glance, but they rarely provide meaningful long-term mosquito control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attractant Gel Traps: A Reliable Everyday Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mosquito traps using attractant gel<\/a><\/strong> are designed to mimic human scent, one of the strongest signals mosquitoes follow. This makes them a much more relevant and effective solution for real-world use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HexaTrap: Outdoor Protection for Everyday Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The HexaTrap<\/a><\/strong> is designed for outdoor environments such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Terraces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Balconies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medium-sized gardens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It works by diffusing an attractant that imitates human scent to draw mosquitoes towards the trap then capturing them using a controlled airflow system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of coverage, the HexaTrap is suitable for areas up to around 200 m\u00b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen is it the right choice?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The HexaTrap Classic is ideal if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- You have a moderate mosquito presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your outdoor space is not excessively large<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You want a simple, effective, low-maintenance solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a balanced option that offers consistent results without added complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\n \nHexaTrap<\/div>\n\n169,00 \u20ac TTC<\/sup><\/div><\/div>\n Voir le produit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n- \n
- Pi\u00e8ge ext\u00e9rieur qui attire, aspire et capture les moustiques tigres et communs en reproduisant l’odeur humaine<\/li>\n
- R\u00e9duit la pr\u00e9sence de moustiques jusqu\u2019\u00e0 300 m\u00b2<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \nGel attractif<\/div>\n\n24,90 \u20ac TTC<\/sup><\/div><\/div>\n Voir le produit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n- \n
- Recharge de gel attractif qui reproduit l\u2019odeur humaine pour attirer les moustiques vers le pi\u00e8ge<\/li>\n
- Formulation biocide TP19 valid\u00e9e par l\u2019ANSES, sans insecticide ni pulv\u00e9risation<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>