CO₂ traps

Why choose a CO₂ mosquito trap?

Mosquitoes do not find their victims by chance. Their first clue is the carbon dioxide naturally exhaled when breathing. Detectable from several tens of metres away, this signal triggers their search for a blood meal even before they can make out a person. The principle behind CO₂ mosquito traps is therefore to replicate this natural phenomenon in order to attract mosquitoes to the trap rather than to the people in the garden.

HexaTrap CO₂ Capture traps release CO₂ in a controlled manner, combined with an attractant gel that mimics the human scent. Once guided to the trap by visual cues, the mosquitoes are captured by a suction system specifically calibrated to maximise captures whilst minimising the impact on other insects.

A particularly effective solution against tiger mosquitoes and common mosquitoes

Both the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and the common mosquito (Culex pipiens) use CO₂ to detect the presence of a host. By replicating this essential biological signal, a CO₂ trap acts right from the very first stage of their hunting behaviour.

The HexaTrap CO₂ Capture combines four complementary signals:

• the release of CO₂ to mimic human breathing;
• an attractant gel that replicates the scent of human skin;
• black-and-white visual contrast to make the trap easier to spot;
• optimised suction to capture mosquitoes as they approach.

This approach enables intervention at every stage of the host search, from long-range detection to final capture.

Smart and cost-effective CO₂ release

HexaTrap CO₂ Capture traps operate using CO₂ cylinders and can be controlled via a mobile app. You can choose the release time slots (4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours or continuous) to adapt the trap’s operation to mosquito activity and manage your CO₂ consumption.

This programming ensures continuous protection whilst optimising the life of the cylinders to suit your needs.

Which CO₂ trap should you choose?

If you’re looking for the most effective protection against mosquitoes, a CO₂ mosquito trap is currently the most advanced solution in the HexaTrap range. It can also be used in combination with the brand’s other solutions, such as HexaCatch to limit breeding or HexaSafe to protect the inside of your home, so that you can tackle the entire mosquito life cycle.