Is it true that insects can actually enter from the middle part?
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I imagine that it's possible, but I have not had that problem. Then again, my screen is not fully extended. I think insects entering is less likely if the screen is not fully extended.
943013
I don't know. It works by cutting their exoskeleton which ants have. So may depend on if you can get them to travel through it.
2137690
Yep. It doesn't take a lot to pull the mosquitos in. It's more to 'guide' them into it. Further into the machine the chambers narrow and the mosquitos can't fly against the incoming wind. Love seeing those little buggers stuck in the trap trying to fly out and not getting anywhere.
287952
I don't think so. There are two metal plates toward the back of the trap by the bait. It's only when a mouse/rat crawls in there far enough that they step on both plates, completing the circuit, and get shocked. Something going in only two/few inches wouldn't connect both plates.
1677014
Fruit flies definitely. I've had many cricket escapes. Not sure about the mantis. Um guessing a big mantis won't be able to escape.
1417648
I don't know - the Red Tool Box Bug Barn was for my grandson but if I remember correctly the holes did look big enough for a caterpillars to get through on the top of the Bug Barn. It might depend on how big the caterpillars are and if there is enough food for them to eat - then why would they leave if they have food.
479758
I don't see how fruit flies could get in. It doesn't close so tightly that it takes any strength to open--for a human; and I don't see any space for a fruit fly to crawl in. (Though honestly, I don't recall every meeting a fruit fly.??) I'd give it a try, if I were you.
1214948
You can be right next to it or even touch it. The actual grid the executes the bugs is inside another cage which isn't electric. This was the first year owning mine and this is possibly the biggest, baddest, bug killer you can own.
902872
i'm not sure, but I would imagine that they could get into the part where the food comes out. I looked up into it and cant see in, but I would bet ants could find their way up.
1979450
Water, yes. We still get occasional ants or fruit flies but no big yucky bugs can get in.
623905
There are definitely small openings near the legs were a spider could crawl in. I'm not sure, you may be able to seal off the leg openings with tape though.
1073148
No! There is no openings for insect to get though. Only light can get through.
1694988
Yes,its amazing.No way bugs or insects can come in unless or otherwise anything u put in has bugs already.I'm very happy with it.
78827
It has two openings near the middle but not directly in the middle..it wasn't hard at all to get my middle belt through and is still functional. FYI.. i have a Nissan Xterra
1902810
There is a fine mesh ventilation screen at the top of the dome that keeps the bugs out. They try to get in but they can't.
1812485
if it can attract them,I doubt that it could hold 100% of them. While the screen is fairly small, I would guess that a trapped one would find a hole to escape. Gnats don't usually go through screens. However, I think they might escape in a confined area. To answer the attraction question, If they would go towards an electronic zapper, they would also go to this trap, too.
1994647
No, there is an opening at the top. The cedar wood inserts should work to prevent insects from being attracted to the garment bag.