Spartan Mosquito Eradicator VS DynaTrap

Battle of mosquito eradication continues: Spartan Mosquito Eradicator VS DynaTrap and how well they control mosquitoes.
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[@kmlott0114]

The spartan eradicator has worked ready well for me and a few of my neighbors.

[@LawnJourneys]

Great to hear! I’ve had mixed comments on its effectiveness. I didn’t get them up this year but probably will again. Thanks for chiming in with you experience. What state are you in?

[@kmlott0114]

@@LawnJourneys North Carolina. We have A LOT of mosquitos.

[@cpurrin1]

I tried the lure inside a DynaTrap but found no mosquitoes inside. Lures are tough in that they work best for only certain species of mosquitoes. My conclusion is that mosquitoes are not idiots. They really like the combination of scent, CO2, and heat ... and that's something that's hard to replicate.

[@LawnJourneys]

Good to know. I haven't tried the dynatrap lure, thought they were pricey.

[@Roller76]

@@LawnJourneysThanks for the heads up on the spartan. But also for the trap you liked. Issue with yours is there's no zapper, so relies on a fan to blow bugs into a holding tank. So no wonder why there were bugs that were still alive. Also, the reason most is the bugs in your trap were moths and whatnot is because of the light. You need a lure for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are attracted to certain scents but mainly heat signatures. So they see our heat. That's why they are more active at dusk and at dawn, and in the dark, but that's why we don't get attacked as much when we're in the sunlight. So your purple bulb isn't going to attract mosquitoes and the heat it makes isnt enough. You need a legit lure. The 15 watt Black Flag bug zapper, that has a white bulb, comes with a mosquito lure. That said, you can buy the replacement lures which are roughly $7. Yeah not cheap but I know for a fact that they lure mosquitoes. The lure comes in a small plastic cage that hooks to the side of the zapper. Well, we had a bad mosquito problem one year, to the point they were waiting by our front and back doors. So I was going to set the zapper up IN my house, yes I know they're not meant for indoors, and while attaching the lure I was deciding where I wanted to sit it and when I went to move it a group of mosquitoes flew off the lure. Now, there is a problem with Black Flag's reasoning. Because the mosquitoes never had a reason to enter the zapper. So I unscrewed the plastic cage that is around the metal zapper and I attached the lure INSIDE. On top of that I turned the lure to face a wall to create a harder area to escape. BINGO! No more buzzing in my ears while sleeping. Another thing I did was, we had a moth problem where the tiny moths got in our kitchen and into the pantry. They destroyed bags and boxes of food. So I placed another zapper outside, of course, but inside and solved that issue too. When I finally turned my common sense monitor back on, I realized I had to relocate the front and back door lights, away from the doors. And instead of leaving a light on we leave our zapper on.

[@LawnJourneys]

@@Roller76 sorry I’m behind on reply’s but appreciate your detailed info. I have to check this black flag zapper out with the lures. Agree I don’t find many mosquitoes in the Dynatrap and their lure pack is too costly. The fan is supposed to suck them into the chamber where the dry out and expire. Maybe I should try the black flag lure in it, $7 is better price point. Thanks again!

[@invaderzim1265]

SIGHHHH.... Well I keep seeking. Any product you highly recommend? preferably non-chemicals if possible. Thanks.

[@ninabenevento7617]

We have been using the same Dyna Trap for approximately 6 years. Of course we change the bulb. Our property is bordered on two sides in the back by water. We put the trap out in the beginning of to mid May and run it continually and have no mosquito problems when we sit on our back deck. Living on water, having a fish pond and our drinking water comes from a well on our property, I prefer to not use chemicals. I highly recommend the product.

[@LawnJourneys]

Nina: Thanks so much for leaving a detailed comment. I also admit I have not had a mosquito issue but can't say that I regularly find mosquitos in the trap. With that said, they're so small they may break apart when I dump it out. I also change the bulb annually, although the price seemed to have jumped this year. Thanks again for checking out my video/channel. Be well.

[@ashleigh5558]

Which trap do you have?

[@pdiz]

Just FYI, mosquitoes aren't attracted to UV, so if they happen to get into the trap, it's just an accident. Now is it great for gnats and moths? 100%.

[@mariaav8800]

There is an attractant packet that you purchase and put down in the basket. As the fan pulls open the doors under the light, it blows air out through the basket and sends the scent of the attractant out.

[@seanm7553]

Not true​@@pdiz

[@alexkohne1109]

Thank you for your detailed video!

[@LawnJourneys]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! My Dynatrap uses the older style UV bulb, just picked up my annual replacement bulb. 😄

[@SilatShooter]

I picked up a DynaTrap and it's been moths to mosquitos at least 100 to 1. Not sure it's worth it. Did add the attractant for mosquitos in the base, again not sure it made much of difference. I could barely smell it after 20 minutes and like you mentioned a bit steep in price for what it is.

[@LawnJourneys]

Zues: Agree it traps a ton of moths and flies. Not full of mosquitoes by any means. I may try adding the Atrakta Mosquito Replaceable Lure Sachet, but they are not cheap. If you try one please leave another comment.

[@shanew7361]

I've been reading reviews, seems people stating it's a glorified moth killer. I'll pass.

[@patrickstockton2091]

MOST ALL OLD TIMERS SAY "JUST CUT A HOLE IN THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS!..."

[@jameswilliford5478]

I had one that looked the same a few years ago and it came with an attractant that you place in the base.

[@LawnJourneys]

James, thanks for the comment. Yes they have some pheromone pack that you can add to the trap. I have not tried them, I feel they're over priced. Have you used them?

[@MRSBA7]

How much power usage, seems its working 24/7 did tje electricity bill increased?

[@LawnJourneys]

I leave it on 24/7, power use is negligible. Below is taken from Dynatrap FAQ, also provided link below. Most ½ Acre and Indoor DynaTrap Mosquito and Insect Traps have a wattage equal to 15w-24w; it will cost approximately $1.25-$2.00 per month to operate these traps 24/7 dynatrap.com/faq/

[@paulgrice6766]

GOT THE DYNA TRAP IT'S A POS IT'S A MOTHS TRAP

[@LawnJourneys]

I think I've mentioned in some of the dynatrap vids that it catches a LOT of moths. The one video where I emptied it out on camera showed that it was diffiicult to find mosquitoes in the mix. If you bought it from QVC or Amazon they'll probably take it back. Worth trying.

[@paulgrice6766]

@@LawnJourneys GOT it from Qvc

[@roberts7640]

So you put the Spartan traps out first and despite the rain, heat and humidity that you mentioned you have noticed few if any mosquitoes... suggesting that maybe they worked? But then the Dynatrap that actually shows you what it killed had only 2-3 mosquitoes in it and massacred your moth population? And that is what you're recommending? Sorry, but as a scientist with no horse in this game (other than I hate mosquitoes), I question your conclusions. Might there be some rationalization for spending $$$ on the Dynatrap that kills - as you so clearly demonstrated - very few mosquitoes? Or, putting it another way... if the Dynatrap didn't kill your mosquitoes (as you clearly demonstrated), what did?

[@LawnJourneys]

Hi Robert. Thanks for commenting. I think I said it was impossible to definitely say if either were responsible. My backyard is surely not a controlled environment and who knows what my neighbors may or may not be doing to deter mosquitoes. My neighbor two houses down told me they are inundated with mosquitoes. Most likely result of their local environment. Yes I see very few mosquitoes in the Dynatrap but it does collect flies, and a lot of moths (harmless). I really think the most effective mosquito control is removing standing water in the vicinity. Lastly The spartan traps probably had no effect, I posted an article submitted by another commenter that spreads to it being ineffective. Don you have any recommendations to share? Thanks again and be well!

[@martijobarrett4527]

@@LawnJourneys You are too kind.😉👍

[@johnwilliams6946]

Dude, learn how to review a product. Get to the point or keep it to yourself.

[@LawnJourneys]

Still learning but having fun. Funny thing my Dynatrap died this week. Fan and light not running, need to check it or dump it.

[@1capatter]

That's a termite your holding. None of those things work for mosquitos. Reverse flow fan, sticky paper/ alcohol trap will catch more mosquitos in a week than any of these devices they sell catch in a year. Good vid & thanks for sharing

[@LawnJourneys]

Cam: appreciate your watching and comment. Your right on the termite. I don’t think any device really eradicates mosquitos, short of what you mentioned. Maybe repellents help but haven’t tried many. Picked up a Thermacell and may try Mama Nature’s Mosquito Juice. Be well!

[@invaderzim1265]

could you elaborate that sir? I have lots mosquitos where I live and they're a pest. thank you.

[@livens100]

I used a Dynatrap last year and can confirm that it caught no mosquitoes. Just moths and other larger bugs that are attracted to the light. I read that there are chemical mosquito attractants that you can use inside the dynatrap but they were very expensive. This year I'm just spraying my yard with mosquito killer every other week.

[@AlexCausey]

That insect at 14.28 is a termite. I'm a construction worker who has found them in a lot of homes.

[@LawnJourneys]

Alex: Your 100% right! I was out of my mine. Unfortunately I know termites. Good catch.

[@Squarehead45]

Spray the cup with Alcohol before emptying. Kills the Mosquitos before they can escape.

[@george5120]

This video is a time waster. The narrator squanders 24 minutes to give 5 minutes worth of information. He likes to hear himself talk. But that doesn't mean I do. Show respect for your audience's time by getting to the point quickly.

[@LawnJourneys]

Thanks for your constructive criticism. 3 minute videos are best as most folks click on in the digital world. Still learning but at least I’m trying and enjoying the process.

[@seanm7553]

Why would yur wife be upset? No shortage of bugs on the planet and no insect has ever gone extinct. Killed one bee in two weeks omg the horror.

[@LawnJourneys]

Bees are the all important link to successful propagation of crops. Pollinators are at risk in the US from pesticides and non-native bee species. Agree it’s just one but wanted to acknowledge it as I’ve gotten more than one critical comment about the Dynatrap capturing more than mosquitoes. Thanks for checking out the vid. I still run my Dynatrap 👍

[@LawnPusher]

Good video!!! Definitely caught and killed ALL THE BUGS. Your wife should be happy you kiilled ALL OF THEM

[@LawnJourneys]

Yes it was packed with vermon!

[@SunnyBermuda]

🌞Great video review! Got a DynaTrap this year from Costco. Hope it collects the army worm moths! 🌞

[@LawnJourneys]

Thanks! Let me know, curious.

[@cpurrin1]

I'm not sure the insect at 15 mins is a mosquito. Could be, but I couldn't tell for sure. If you want to send me a photograph of anything, I'd be happy to have a look. I tried a DynaTrap but realized it just killed innocent insects. I never found a mosquito inside mine. Even if one or two are killed I think the tens of thousands of harmless deaths makes this a substantial way to lose karma.

[@LawnJourneys]

I'll take another look and maybe take a few stills of anything that looks like a mosquito and reach out.

[@fauxurfancy]

What are you calling innocent insects? It does a good job of knocking down moths that do major damage to my garden. I only find moths in mine. What insects do you think are innocent in the dyno trap?

[@cpurrin1]

@@fauxurfancy You are correct that not all moths are innocent. New Jersey has approximately 443 species and my assumption is that the vast majority are innocent. But if you have identified the contents of your DynaTrap down to species and they are all pestiferous, then the device might be a great fit for you.

[@Mrcatcherye]

looks like you should buy either of those products if you don't want to catch mosquitos

[@LawnJourneys]

Agree. I was skeptical about the Spartan and did not use it this past summer. I do run the Dynatrap as it gets a lot of Japanese Beatles but admittedly few mosquitoes. Best practices such as reducing standing water is probably most effective. Let me know if you have a successful tactic. Thanks.

[@FloydAlbright]

It contains yeast , if stored over a long time or freezing area (winter) it would not work , Stores could keep them over winter in northern states .

[@LawnJourneys]

Great point! They don't last multiple seasons anyhow. Thanks for the comment.

[@sticktron2857]

Dyna trap I still have mosquitoes by my back door

[@LawnJourneys]

Sticktron. Thanks for checking out the vid and commenting. Yes, we’ll always be in search of mosquito eradication but will likely never succeed. 🙂

[@viking8889]

You vill eat zee bugs and like it

[@TonyMcCartney]

Others say it work. I will try myself and see.

[@LawnJourneys]

Share your results, I’d like to know how it works out in your case. Thanks.

[@picana1965]

you talk to much go to the point and cut the bullsh

[@LawnJourneys]

Yup I’ve tried to do better getting to the point. Be good!

[@rockk973]

I got the dynatrap from Costco and it is definitely trapping bugs. Last clean out I had plenty of mosquitos, moths and these damn biting flys I get in my yard. I highly recommend. I read reviews on the LED version and I hear it's not as good as original version.

[@LawnJourneys]

rockk973 Thanks so much for dropping a comment! I put a new bulb in mine a few weeks back, have to empty it out soon and see what's in it. Mosquito's are hard to identify for me because they're so small, I often think they break up. I also had to replace the wire on mine because some animal nearly chewed through the cord last fall. I'll probably put up a video about it soon. Glad yours is trapping mosquito's.

[@patrickstockton2091]

Migrants brought the flies and gnats and no see ums with them when they illegally invaded the border...those deer flies bite is very painful and the Gov't doesn't care about it...

[@rafaeltorres2886]

The guy from spartan eradicator said the mosquitoes go in side eat and leave but die later from the poison they dont die inside the solution.

[@LawnJourneys]

Correct. Not sure if I mis spoke? I believe the solution causes there digestive system to rupture. At least with the product I used in the video. Have you tried using? Results?

[@cpurrin1]

The Spartan Mosquito guy is lying. Sodium chloride does not kill adult mosquitoes. If mosquitoes were sensitive to salt they would die after ingesting our blood, which has a similar salinity.

[@lealewis7509]

I have 1 I purchased 3 yrs ago. Experiencing mosquitoes in my house! Live in country sooo! deck sliding door open on deck which is aprox 5ft off ground! My question is what would be best Location to place the dyno trap???

[@LawnJourneys]

DynaTrap says to place it 20-40 feet away from where you congregate. My original DynaTrap recently went dark. I just bought a new one, it has trapped mosquitoes. Dynatrap Mosquito and Insect Trap - Full Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6HGfYlroM1kjbc

[@samuelmcgill-rl3lb]

sprinkle those bugs around your yard ,and you will become popular with the local bird population.

[@LawnJourneys]

Always. I’ve been pouring them out under my bird feeders. If I do an update video I’ll mention it too 🙂

[@TheHailstorm77]

The misleading part of Dynatrap is it traps all types of flies and mosquitoes. Mosquitos are not attracted by light. That’s why when you look at your lamp outside you see dead flies and moths but no mosquitos. Moths and flies are attracted to the light but not mosquitos. I haven’t opened the Dynatrap but I will return them after so many negative reviews. It’s just a fly and moth trap not mosquito. The best is Thermacell products as they are the best and safest for mosquito repellent.

[@LawnJourneys]

TheHailstorm77 Thanks for dropping a comment. Yes my Dynatrap definitely collects moths and flies. I had another commenter also say I had no mosquitos in the trap, based on the video where I dumped the bin. I did comment that they may be hard to see and although I thought I found one they were definitely not plentiful. Also thanks for the Thermacell recommendation. I'm going to read up on it and maybe try one, the price point is reasonable but I want to understand how it works and read any testing literature. If I try it I'll surely share in a video.

[@TheHailstorm77]

@@LawnJourneys you will be pleased. What mosquitos hate is this type of flower called Crystalline? Not sure but basically the Thermacell has a small butane that when lit heats the small pads that have this synthetic Crystalline flower that emits up and covers you like a dome up to 15 mile radius. It’s been proven effective. There are different types. The Tiki torch type, the lamp patio, the patio shade, the camper portable one, and the best one the latest Thermacell Gen 2.0 radius which doesn’t use any butane or batteries. It is a rechargeable device that heats the pad electronically. The reason why mosquitos are attracted to us is the CO2 from our breath, sweat, pheromone and our body odor. They tend to bite more of the women too because of the type of pheromones they release and odor which mosquitos love their sweet blood they call it. There are days when I don’t get bitten but the girls do but once I shower and get out smelling fresh as a man I get eaten alive!

[@invaderzim1265]

@@TheHailstorm77 I really appreciate your input brother. Much obliged sir.

[@corkiejean1995]

however Mosquitoes ARE attracted to CO2

[@cpurrin1]

@@corkiejean1995 Definitely. The Spartan Mosquito Eradicator doesn't produce enough CO2 to attract mosquitoes. Even Spartan Mosquito admitted this (to regulators, at least). It's not a fact they like people to know.

[@anthonyferrara2222]

Great video. Do you think it ok to only use the Dyna Trap say on weekends only. I’m concerned about the extension cord on the ground in the rain.

[@LawnJourneys]

Anthony, I have mine running off an extension cord that is plugged into an outside socket that is a GFCI. Once in a blue mood it will trip out during heavy rain. I run my Dynatrap 24-7 for 6 months a year. It collects a lot of flies and moths, not so sure it collects as many mosquitos, albeit they are hard to see once they dry up and fall apart.

[@anthonyferrara2222]

@@LawnJourneys sounds good. Thanks.

[@Euragone68]

Well Spartan must work for some cause no one has sued the company yet! I live in an Apartment and mosquitos are bad this year so I'll give it a try and see what happens!

[@LawnJourneys]

Let me know what you think. Some say its nonsense, others have reported noticeable success. I use a number of measures so its become more difficult to attribute success to any particular product. Appreciate your watching the vid.

[@cpurrin1]

Spartan Mosquito was sued for fraud and company is paying out $3.6 million.

[@Squarehead45]

I bought TWO of the Dynatrap. NO REDUCTION. And they fail within a year and parts are not cheap.

[@LawnJourneys]

Mine's been running for four years, runs all summer 24/7. Yes the replacement bulb is not inexpensive. I do agree in that I don't believe its trapping many mosquitos.

[@shanew7361]

Yep, total scam job

[@mikeeagle2653]

The life cycle for mosquitoes is 6 weeks not 15 days

[@LawnJourneys]

Thanks Mike. I read it somewhere. CDC literature says 8-10, 15 was surely off. Be well. www.cdc.gov/dengue/resources/factsheets/mosquitolifecyclefinal.pdf

[@andyussery8495]

Yeast and sucrose? It just gets them drunk when it ferments!

[@LawnJourneys]

Hi Andy. Agree I don’t believe the Spartan had any impact, not to mention it’s impossible to verify in my uncontrolled environment. Any recommendations you have is appreciated, I’m always interested to learn more. Also, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 😀

[@TheLawnSensei]

Great and honest review - Thanks for the video!

[@LawnJourneys]

Thanks for letting me know. I was looking forward to talking about both products.

[@joycemorris2411]

we keep buying the eradicators but the squirrels keep eating the bottom out!!

[@LawnJourneys]

Wow and they’re not cheap. I did not use them this year, not convinced nor could I validate that they work.

[@patrickstockton2091]

JOE BIDEN JUST GAVE MEXICO AND CANADA TO vaCHINA...

[@credenceledoux3643]

So it traped a couple mosquitos

[@LawnJourneys]

Dynatrap did, but they are hard to discern since they’re so small. Many more flys and moths. The Spartan doesn’t trap but is supposed to kill them after ingesting. I have not used the Spartan trap again but do continue running the Dynatrap each season.

[@patrickp7871]

From many other videos and comments I've noticed that for it to work best on mosquitoes and not get so many moths it has to be further from the house and other light sources. Also this other one seems to catch mosquitoes for sure kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpKlZIRsd9-qodU

[@LawnJourneys]

Makes sense. I just put a new power cord on mine as some animal chewed into it last season. Also replaced the bulb and ordered the satchel to put inside, on sale at Amazon so I figured I’d try it. May share some video soon. Do you find mosquitoes in yours?

[@patrickp7871]

@@LawnJourneys just got one so I'll update in couple weeks. Reviewed a lot of videos and comments before getting one, that's why my earlier comment.

[@shanew7361]

@@patrickp7871 How does it work? What's the verdict?

[@invaderzim1265]

@@patrickp7871 what's the verdict? please and thank you sir.

[@dolphinfaith63]

I don’t see misquotes. Looked like a small moth.

[@LawnJourneys]

Theresa: Yes the Dyntrap does an excellent job trapping moths and beetles. I agree that mosquitoes are far and few between. I believe the most effective means to control mosquitoes is eliminating standing water and possibly deploying repellents. I'm currently trying out a Thermocell repeller. Thank you for commenting, let me know if you find any particular means (device or practice) effective. Be well.

[@cpurrin1]

@@LawnJourneys I purchased two of the rechargeable Thermacells and like them. I only use them when wind isn't strong, though.

[@LawnJourneys]

@@cpurrin1Same here. I feel it’s wasteful to operate if too windy.

[@robertroehm2232]

Hi, an ecologist with an entomology background here: Neither trap looks like it is doing anything at all useful for your mosquitoes. You probably already feel pretty good about your correct assessment of the Spartan contents: ants (camponotus? - definitely not a pest species FWIW) and earwigs. I can't comment intelligently whether the trap is causing mortality in mosquitoes after they visit and leave. The Dyna trap looks like it is just killing everything - worse than useless for your purpose. I'd pitch it and look for something that actually targets them. Generally light-based traps aren't effective.

[@LawnJourneys]

Thanks for commenting and good to hear from someone who is familiar with insects. Yes, the Spartan Eradicator was inconclusive, I did not repeat use this season. Dyna Trap captures a ton of moths and flies but few mosquitoes, if any. Any suggestions on decent mosquito traps or deterrents? What do you think of the Thermocell's? I read somewhere that the mosquito coils are probably one of the best products to push mosquitoes away...

[@robertroehm2232]

@@LawnJourneys We've been trying everything and mostly use fans. For traps though: Biogents traps kill a ton of mosquitoes, particularly with CO2. Heavy handfuls. Their laying-site traps do ok as well. In2Care is also pretty promising, including in the literature, but requires a service to place and maintain. Either is massively better than the spray services.

[@LawnJourneys]

@@robertroehm2232 Thanks! We did buy a fan this year and run it on our deck to keep pushing air through our table area. Works well to keep the ankle biters away. 👍

[@cpurrin1]

@@robertroehm2232 I own four of the Biogents oviposition traps. But might need to splurge on one of their CO2 ones.

[@johnbonner2656]

First!

[@Cherie5353]

The eradicators worked for me. I had a ditch beside my camp on the Tombigbee River with thousands of mosquitoes swarming. After two weeks they were almost all gone and I was finally able to sit outside. Proof for me.

[@LawnJourneys]

Interesting and thanks for sharing. I didn't have many mosquitos last season but can't definitively associate to any one reason, eradicator, dynatrap etc.. Let me know if you use them again this season and if you have the same result. I understand they have a new version.

[@lovestruck7529]

They worked for me too. I get swarmed bu mosquitos the moment I walk out my front door and this morning not one but me