Is this octane? Will it work well for mosquitoes in Alaska?
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Don't get me wrong, I really do like my Skeeter Vac but I really couldn't tell a difference in the number of mosquitoes killed whether I used the attractant or not. The fan on the unit killed quite a number of bugs but the real clincher is the sticky paper that you place around the unit. That seems to be the big killer on my Skeeter Vac. I really don't think the attractant is worth the extra money. That stuff is not cheep. Hope this helped. Have a great day in your beautiful state.
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Propane tank...lasts a long time, running full-time. There are three bait systems...a bait lure, subtle red light, and a replaceable sticky cardboard band around the outside. Mosquitoes are caught in a trap drawer that is easily emptied and on the sticky band. We live in NE Idaho in the Rockies...not totally unlike Alaska. We are usually taken over when outside. We've run this machine for about 3 years now in the summer, moving it around now and then in our front, side and back yards. We're really, really pleased. We had a glitch one time while still under warranty,and a rep. spent about 45 min. on the phone with my husband, helping him to check it out. Not having success, she sent us a new part, gratis. Good business!! We use about two lures in a summer, two or three sticky bands, and replace them on-line at Amazon.
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The word you're looking for is Octenal, and yes, it is an Octenal based bait. The Skeeter Vac itself burns propane gas from a tank like your barbeque grill. The SkeeterVac people are not real interested in standing behind their product after the warranty expires, and it is absurdly expensive. That said, it works great for the first two or three years. After that you will catch more flies than mosquitoes, and you'll be kicking yourself for buying the thing. At least that's my experience with it.
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You use propane for the tank (same fuel as a gas grill); I have no idea if the mosquitoes are different in Alaska. I would imagine that it would work there.
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I have no idea - only used it for Mosquitos - it works very well for that. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I am not an expert, but if you don't need the all weather kit in Alaska where do you need it. The difference in price is not that much, so why not be safe and go all-weather.
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It does not repel mosquitoes; I have one dog that mosquitoes love, and it doesn't phase them at all. It hasn't worked that well for ticks either this yr. We are having a terrible problem with both this year in TN, and this hasn't helped much at all this year. And, the strong smell makes my one dog gasp/choke for a few minutes. But I haven't found anything else organic out there that works yet, so I keep using it.
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I've used it for gnats while fishing. I believe it's quite effective. Requires frequent application. Have not specifically tested it for mosquitos.
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I haven't tried using it for mosquitos but do have an outlet outside on my deck. Personally I don't think it would work but it is worth a try.
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I used it in my dynatrap. It's not effective on the tiger mosquito. It does work on all else
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Yes it is very good at killing the mosquito lava eggs. I use it all over my back yard and in some spots of the backyard it is vey low area which accumale water when it rains a lot. I have few to no Mosquitos compared to a year ago.
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It runs just fine on 87 octane unleaded. Don't let the gas sit around too long without a long term stabilizer additive mixed in.
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hello,As far as I know. I live where it snows, so mine didn't make it. It barley made it through transplanting. They send no instructions. It smells good. But you will need like over 15 plants to do the job of keeping mosquito's away.
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It actually worked pretty good. We sprayed my yard and surrounding vegitation. As the sun went down they mosquitos were less prevelant. The gallon goes a long way. We only used a quarter of it for a very large area. Its only really effective for about 2 days and you have to spray again.
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Absolutely! The only catch might be conditions that are below freezing where diesel fuel gels over. So this disclaimer: "Do not use with diesel fuel in Alaska, or Artic regions;" or, ...... "When temperature nears freezing, proceed to a warmer climate immediately."
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Yes it will - there are no dead spots along the Alaska Highway (I drive it often year-round), and it's not affected by storms.
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We use it for slugs of course. I don't remember using it but I must have last year. I also love lady bugs but don't often see them. They don't act like slugs so I doubt it would get to them. Lady bugs are such a good infestation. . . . Judy in Sitka, Alaska
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Where I am currently doesn't have a mosquito problem. But my friend in Louisiana uses it as a cutting oil in a mix of lemon grass oil and neem oil for a natural repellent for her kids. She swears it works...
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That is what I'm using it for. I use it in Alaska and it has been working perfect for my boiler.
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We don't have many mosquitos here in my area of Arizona so I am not able to answer. Sorry.