GraviTrap Mosquito Trapper

Hong Kong's hot and rainy summers create a breeding ground for mosquitoes. While many focus on using insecticides, mosquito coils, and bug zappers to combat adult mosquitoes, the real threat lies in the unseen—each female mosquito can lay around 100 eggs at a time, leading to rapid hatching. To effectively eliminate mosquitoes, it's crucial to disrupt them at the source.

Stagnant water is a primary breeding ground for mosquitoes, and the GraviTrap Mosquito Trapper leverages this condition. By creating traps filled with stagnant water to attract female mosquitoes to lay eggs, it effectively eliminates adult mosquitoes along with their eggs and larvae, breaking the breeding cycle. This technology is endorsed by the Singapore government and extensively deployed in public housing areas, coupled with regular data monitoring to effectively control and reduce mosquito populations, achieving comprehensive mosquito control.

GraviTrap's Principles: Four Steps for Mosquito Control

Step 1: Attracting

Fill the device with 550ml of water to create a breeding ground favored by mosquitoes, enticing female mosquitoes to lay eggs inside the device.

Step 2: Trapping

After adding 550ml of water, place about 1 gram of mosquito larvicide in the water to act as a trap, effectively eliminating adult mosquitoes and larvae for over 30 days.

Step 3: Killing

After setting the trap, place the inner cylinder inside and attach the sticky paper to the top of the inner cylinder. When pests come into contact with the sticky paper, they are immediately trapped, ensuring effective capture.

Step 4: Monitoring

Users can regularly check and record the number of adult mosquitoes inside the device for data collection. This helps in monitoring the distribution and population of disease-carrying mosquito species like Aedes mosquitoes and Anopheles mosquitoes, facilitating a comprehensive mosquito control strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will using GraviTrap attract more insects?

Answer: No. GraviTrap specifically targets female mosquitoes preparing to lay eggs by simulating the dark, stagnant water environments they prefer. Therefore, other insects are not particularly attracted. Additionally, mosquitoes that enter the trap cannot fly out or reproduce, effectively reducing the surrounding mosquito population instead of increasing it.

2. What should I do if I find mosquito corpses inside the cylinder?

Answer: Here are the recommended steps for safe handling:

1) Wear gloves and protective gear to avoid direct contact with the corpses.

2) After recording data (if necessary), remove the mosquito Glue Trap sticky along with the corpses.

3) Seal the used mosquito trap and dispose of it in the trash.

4) Rinse the device with clean water, let it dry, and replace the new glue trap for continued use.

3. How often should the device be cleaned and replaced?

Answer: It is recommended to collect data, clean, and replace the mosquito glue trap every two weeks (adjust based on the mosquito population; replace when full).

4. Where should I place GraviTrap?

Answer: It is recommended to place GraviTrap in the following key locations:

• Around stagnant water containers: plant pot saucers, beside buckets
• Under building coverings: under eaves, in balcony corners, stairwells
• Green areas: flower beds, shrubs, shady spots in gardens
• Near drainage systems: beside drains, courtyards, basement drainage holes