SkeeterVac Mosquito Trap Review - Do They Work?

[@NB-ky5ol]

I got an electric racquet from Aldi for $4.99. It’s satisfying to use and about as much fun as you could ask for on a Saturday night. I ❤️ it.

[@ssjraven]

I have an SV 3100 model of Skeetervac. These things do work but cost a premium. Mine was $399.99 and worked decently for about 4 seasons. Now it will not stay lit which is a common problem. They burn through a propane tank every 3 weeks and if you have a lot of flies be prepared to change the tac trap with every tank. You're looking at a cost of $300 or so a season to operate/replace the unit every 4 years while reducing about 70% of biting insects. You have to decide if thats worth it.

[@saidsode2129]

Steve, did you ever find a way to keep it lit. Mine is two years old and it wont stay lit. I keep lighting it and it stays lit for about 20 seconds then shuts off.

[@bluefrog85]

@@saidsode2129 Sounds like something with a safety possibly. Maybe something like it's pilot is dirty... Have you tried using a compressor and blowing it out to see if that helps?

[@kkutube1972]

This does work. I stop using it because of the propane and bait cost but it does catch those tiger Asian mosquitoes. I gave it away and now being on a 5 acre for 2 years, I just ordered a new one and running it. For all those times that I did own it, I had no issues. The first purchase was from Northline Express. This new one is also from Northline Express, the delivery is always fast. Thanks.

[@siafhir]

One thing he didn't mention is the flashing lights. There are LED lights inside the unit. In the top where mosquitos are drawn in by the suction are a series of red, yellow, green and violet LED lights. That's another cue for the bugs. Unless the model he has doesn't have the lights? Mine is about five years old (and still working well).

[@SAdozer]

The square lure is about $25 & can last up to 60days. The sticky trap around the unit is about $15. Instruction manual say it’ll use a standard 20# LP tank in 14 to 16 days. In my area it’s about $20 for a full tank ( with trade of course). This model was given to me without a tank. I guess the guy thought it was to expensive to operate 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@robertparker6607]

$300 is crazy expensive for a trap. Home Depot should knock this off, mass produce it, and sell it for 1/6th the price.

[@bmwmstep]

You had two LP tanks plumbed to your unit Ron. You didn't mention this to us.

[@kkutube1972]

This and the other unit have only one tank connection. The top with the sticky tape is the unit/machine.

[@SpinozasPsyche]

I remember the summer of 92 in Michigan. We spent the 4th of July outside and I was bitten so much by mosquitoes that I had to go to the doctor! I am so happy I live in western Washington State, where mosquitoes are rare.

[@stbam1965]

I'll send you one for 500000. Dollars us

[@jillybeenerw1165]

Western Washington is surrounded by wetlands mosquitos are out of control here in rural areas. This is worth it to me.

[@goosecouple]

How often you have to refresh the gas tank?

[@tahirsengine]

What is the cost of this 1 propane tank fuel in USA? I mean what is cost of running this setup over night, for 7 nights?

[@2DReanimation]

Best propane driven trap I've seen thus far! What's up with those bulky beasts? We can see clearly here that you just need the trapping module! Well, I will go for DIY solutions anyways, as I'm a DIY kind of guy. Not with propane though... And at my families summer house we mostly have swarms of micro-midges anyways. And there is now a simple solution for them: just have a mostly extinguished coal grill (producing some heat and CO2), and just coat the grill with oil so they stick to it. This was in the papers in Sweden recently. So you mostly just need some old cooking oil.

[@canadiandcute]

Ours works pretty good except something is wrong with that control button or whatever it is, it will light up but won't stay lit unless that button is pressed down all the time, we improvised with an old chair and some bricks stacked on to hold it.. It takes a few weeks to Reach its potential but once it does it's amazing how much the difference is.

[@dnee]

how it compared with the electric trap that using fans and TiO2 that reacts with UV lights to produce CO2?? and how it last i mean the propane tank?? how often do you change?

[@ferrellstan]

What does it cost to run this thing and what do you do with the spent consumables? Can they go in the compost pile and biodegrade?

[@robdenbleyker2029]

Propane is $20 per month (estimating one tank per 30 days) and if you change out high-quality attractant add another $15-20

[@kevinryan8389]

Hi, is there a Lurex bait for the Skeeter Vac? Live in Hill Country, Texas. Have tiger mosquitoes and the Octenal is ineffective. Thanks!

[@cobrabite2291]

7:10 I almost believed mosquitos really bitting you😂😂😂

[@usethenoodle]

Can you get the full spectrum of internal replacement parts?

[@derpherpp]

I like how u go to to continues buying three products to us this . Not to mention the main unit cost 500$ and if it's discontinued , you're screwed. I'd rather build one myself

[@grandwonder5858]

What happens if it rains? Wouldn't that mess up your trap?

[@vincentprice9156]

This is great,Impressive video but what can I do about the asian tiger breeds as that's whats mainly in my yard!

[@oakleym82]

***** Good tip! Is it effective to use both at the same time? Also, how long does a full take of propane last?

[@usfmc9985]

When you check on the woods after 30 days you realize that the propane tank was stolen by the the local monshiner right?

[@razorraver1988]

Good fish food.

[@brentgraves1151]

Hi.i bought one used and it is missing the lid for the tray.do I have to have the lid?

[@beatlesfangto]

Thanks for the video. I just bought the SV-15 model and this video really helped explain it all to me.

[@tahanlaoboy]

very good for the survival food

[@flanksteak2]

So do you actually notice fewer mosquitos when you go outside?

[@g-wagonsg-wagon3693]

No

[@alpharomeo5123]

AWOSSOM !! MAN

[@bored1980]

Fascinating. Thanks for making this video.

[@dannykhoo]

i dunno why, but when you lay those dead mosquitos, i felt so happy! probably they suck too much blood of mine!!!

[@fins59]

You put a subliminal message in there at 1:38, how ethical is that?

[@Ryanmonts]

Can you make a mosquito pie with them?

[@vonnie1114]

How did a slug get on the tac tape?

[@Robodie]

5 years later, same question... 🧐

[@rogernevez5187]

how long does the propane tank last ???

[@samuelseidel6148]

What did that frame at 1:37 1:38 say? It was literally their for like 1/16 of a second

[@rortiz77]

Subliminal messaging. If it worked, then by now you would have purchased 10 of these devices for no reason...even if you live in the Arctic. :-|

[@vintageb8]

Slow the video speed and you'll see it

[@css46290]

exclusive 30 day trial only at his website.com

[@spookon3s]

COuld you use dead mosquitos as fish food?

[@spookon3s]

Could you use dead flies as fish food?

[@Bunch.]

Thanks! It really helps!

[@hawkboy000]

Wow amazing review. It seems like a great device. Thanks

[@andrewduong2740]

does it attract other insects too?

[@gerritzimmermann5669]

1:53 he`s farting:)))

[@jennarancho5865]

Hahahahahaha

[@A.nasierkhan]

yes!

[@danielestores2475]

yup!! didnt see that coming..LOL

[@sdqsdq6274]

when you get to a certain age , you wont care as well

[@dp6297]

Lol....nice catch

[@michaeldavidson3487]

Skeetervac sucks ***......works great 1st year. But after that good luck trying to get them started.....never seen such a crappy starting system in my life. And forget replacement parts.You'll have to buy a new one. I loved the first one when I finally could start it. Second one was crap from the start

[@drfreedom11]

Do you notice if this trap is catching Asian tigers? They seem to be the only mosquito left in New York and they are out of control here. Thanks.

[@drewwood6790]

good informative video. thanks!

[@U72740]

Cela fait 4 ans que nous avons acheté cet appareil et a chaque début d'année c'est la meme histoire ,presque impossible a faire démarrer .Selon mon opinion , cela procure une performance tres mitigé et ca ne vaut pas le prix payé🤔

[@TheGodParticle]

Great vid.

[@cyrax037]

Giving the number of mosquitoes, I doubt that is really a problem. I there is enough to go around.

[@duramax78]

How much denero

[@davidrichardson1968]

Wow just wow

[@jg-bordfronco2925]

can you run it without the tray?

[@jg-bordfronco2925]

thanks for the reply *****... are there bigger trays available? would like to have a system that i could change out ~weekly. running a 50 gal propane tank. (i'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to mod something)

[@lendarnellmoses2720]

Jason Gayler

[@hughhemington9559]

It takes time for the mosquitoes to dry out. Without the tray, they'd just fly out the bottom.

[@bukkybabayemi5046]

Very good, where can we find it to buy?

[@g-wagonsg-wagon3693]

You have a computer rite

[@700mobster]

Wow i wish they had these over here in mexico :/

[@DaMeatTree54]

Thats funny im in northern michigan right now.

[@georgewashington8338]

jesus do you ever empty that thing?

[@Crroow]

Propane tank in front of your house, in the sun, it doesn't have a good ring to it, however chasing mosquitoes with propane feels like overkill to begin with.

[@Will-tm5bj]

Crow propane tanks are designed to sit outside in the sun.. as long as it's in good shape, and if it's from a refill exchange those get inspected enough for this to be a non issue. as far as overkill.. they're mosquitos... whatever the hell it takes, short of killing everything else in the yard it's all good. This thing looks to have killed a bunch of flies to, I see no issue whatsoever and will be buying one of these bad boys soon

[@MaverickCadaverick]

Bats eat thousands of mosquitos a night. But as much as I love bats, I'm still going to use the skeetervac!

[@MrGreatxam]

wtf mine didnt came with a tray...

[@benhall1060]

Neither did mine. Did you ever get one ?

[@carolm62]

I want one....

[@deadlybeaut1ful96]

Why don't towns install these by the rivers and stale bodies of water instead of spraying us with chemicals does anyone think of this or just me

[@k8h991]

I love all of earth’s creatures but every mosquito can die, please. (And stink bugs, they’re worthless)

[@cymaddux31]

Price?

[@szymesss1]

Google?

[@TXLoneStar_]

Actually purple martins, bats, and yellow jacket wasps eat mosquitoes. They are good to have around.

[@Amfibios]

1) No matter how many mosquitoes it kills, it doesn't mean there's not gonna be more chasing u around the house 2) It's expensive to operate 3) Is it really safe to place it in the woods? for all i know it could catch a fire U can't really know if it'll work for u at all if u don't try it out for yourself

[@brookelynn8141]

I have used it and if you have multiple they will kill 5000 to 6000 a week.

[@marcelhunton6445]

Doesnt work . I kill more with my hands . 2 weeks running it . Got maybe 40

[@g-wagonsg-wagon3693]

. .. thanks for the tip

[@standardnnn6064]

Whatever technology to kill mosquitoes, it is good technology

[@az-pw9ve]

Great now I can make mosquito trail mix YUM

[@n0sr3t3p]

why even bother using the sticky paper? looks like the vacuum does fine by itself.

[@ericnyu81]

I wonder how many spiders and other animals that thrive on mosquitoes died due to starvation...

[@jayandrews8233]

My wife says don't worry they can go next door and feed on the mosquitoes in your neighbor's yard

[@2000Betelgeuse]

I'm very doubtful as to the effectiveness of this machine and seems very expensive

[@brookelynn8141]

It works very well.

[@donnawunderlich9515]

we have one at the cottage and it definitely works....you`ll still have mosquitoes but believe me.....far less than normal !!

[@hughhemington9559]

These things are REQUIRED for living in Minnesota!

[@TimothyTimPSP]

1:53 you farted.

[@matteuscopernicus4150]

and hunters do the same thing

[@TheRaiderzx11]

Product parts and service are not worth the money. I needed a simple gasket and they wanted to sell me the entire unit for $250.00 instead of a $4.00 gasket. When you pay $500.00 for a machine it better last more than 1 year. I rate this machine as an EPIC FAIL

[@jga6147]

I see no replys have been provided here by SkeeterVac. That's all I need to know. Thanks.

[@chechnya]

Christ.. octenol, sticky tape AND propane?

[@bsrcat1]

Ummm yeah if they didn't cost $400 everyone would buy one,...

[@bluefrog85]

Buy a used one! Lol. There's a $45 one for sale near me.

[@harrywindle3074]

This may be good out in your yard, but is very expensive to buy and maintain. I have a Bug Ring (inexpensive to buy and almost $0.00 to maintain. And works on the porch where I and my pets are sitting. No chemicals are used and caught much more mosquitoes than this product. Also when you kill mosquitoes on your porch (where you are) you are killing the mosquitoes that will not now breed. You are the attractant for the mosquitoes. Check out their video at Bug Ring.net. The cost is much less and works better.

[@Broadsmile1987]

Thanks, I'll try it out. I wondered how much is the electricity cost, and for a 100W fan in Poland that would be about $10 / month.

[@Broadsmile1987]

maciej wrotek Bug Ring.

[@Broadsmile1987]

Harry Windle wrote about Bug Ring, so I calculated how much maintaining the Bug Ring solution costs. The calculation wasn't about SkeeterVac.

[@MrDoggoneone]

Marek Smoliński Just buy some tulle cloth or mosquito netting and make one yourself for next to nothing.

[@gui123dias]

1:38, subliminal messages, anyone?

[@PraxeoIogy]

bats eat their weight in mosquito

[@bluefrog85]

Not all areas have enough of them sadly. I have tons of mosquitoes where i'm at and no bats...

[@Eionful]

People don't want to buy a product.., there is usually a simple cheap solution..!!

[@maryu3458]

😍💗👍

[@froglegs4910]

Grind misquotes. Make fish bait !

[@manvstaco]

free food :D

[@georgewashington8338]

Mosquitos keep animal numbers down...so in reaction to no mosquitos - animal numbers are higher which in turn lowers the amount of food available for all the animals.

[@cradleoflinkinpark]

O_O

[@stevej1868]

What nonsense! Obviously no good for Algonquin Park. - - - The guy is standing outside in shorts and a short sleeve shirt. Sun or shade, night or day try that in June in Algonquin and you'll go crazy just before you die from blood loss. Guess I'll stick to my Deet and head gear.

[@EM-pw9tr]

$$ !!!! hahaha. !!!! $$

[@worhoust23442]

I'm curious how much birds will die because you kill all their food

[@TheEddgreen]

+worhoust23442 mosquitos are active after sunset, birds active at day time...makes sense? Stop making shit up moron(s).

[@goosecouple]

Birds dont bother with mosquitos.

[@fuckthisc1ty]

Birds find it easier to find mosquitoes cause of the skeeter vac dummy

[@aligums3424]

yeah u idiot!

[@aligums3424]

yeah u idiot!

[@laccanvas]

how long does the propane tank last?

[@laccanvas]

thanks!