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1. Why is your system called the Dragonfly®? 2. Is it an overpriced bug light? 3. You end up attracting all your neighbor's mosquitoes! 4. Does the Dragonfly System® require any consumable substances? 5. How much area is covered 6. Does your system offer an effective alternative to chemical spray? 7. How is the unit powered? 8. What about acquiring the machine outside of the United States? 9. What chemicals are used? 10. We may use it on our patio in the summer; does it give off any smells? 11. I have mosquitoes in my house. Will the Dragonfly® help me? 12. Where should the unit be mounted? 13. How long will it take for the system to work? 14. Will all mosquitoes be destroyed? 15. What species of mosquitoes does the Dragonfly® kill? 16. Our mosquitoes are around 24 hours a day, not just at dusk/night. Would your product be effective? 17. I saw a 795 machine shaped like a cylinder and a $1,300 propane mosquito catcher mounted on a barbecue grill. Both claim they will clear an acre of mosquitoes in several weeks. What area will the Dragonfly® lure cover?   Any more questions? Please e-mail to: info@mosquitosolutions.com     Why is your system called the Dragonfly®? In nature, the Dragonfly® is the most effective mosquito killer. The swamps of Florida would be completely overrun by mosquitoes if it was not for their great control work. The Dragonfly Mosquito System® is like an army of dragonflies protecting your home, chasing and killing mosquitoes. <Back to Top>     Is it an overpriced bug light? This is not a bug zapper! A bug light attracts all types of bugs looking for light. But dark light does not attract mosquitoes! This little machine is designed to attract only female mosquitoes. No, we are not sexist either! These females need to drink your blood for proteins so that their eggs develop. They are attracted by the heat, CO2 and Octenol emitted by the machine. They are electrocuted as they attempt to land on the machine. <Back to Top>     You end up attracting all your neighbor's mosquitoes! Don't worry if it kills mosquitoes that belong to your neighbors, I am sure they won't sue, and it won't cost you a penny extra! <Back to Top>     Does the Dragonfly System® require any consumable substances? The Dragonfly® needs refills of octenol and a tank of CO2 to perform its function. The Mosquito 'Cognito® needs refills of Conceal inhibitor. All are available for a nominal charge from the Mosquito Solutions on-line store. CO2 Tanks CO2 tanks are easily available from soft drink distributors, welding shop suppliers or from one of Praxair locations (see Praxair map). Some suppliers will let use a tank for free, as long as you pay for refills. Others will rent it for a nominal amount. Praxair typically rents their tanks for $4.00/month, and $12.00 for refills. If used 5 hours per day, a 20 lbs. tank lasts: 30-days at 500-cc. 60 days at 250 cc. 120 days at 125 cc. Following are expected monthly costs: Setting 1 - 125cc: $7.00 Setting 2 - 250cc: $10.00 Setting 3 - 500cc: $16.00 125cc setting has been shown to be the most cost effective operation mode. Octenol Cartridges A cartridge lasts 40-60 days Monthly cost is about $3.50 Conceal Cartridges  A cartridge lasts about 360 hours Monthly cost is about $3.50 Electricity Dragonfly: Equal to a 40 Watts Light bulb Mosquito 'Cognito: 2 AA batteries will last 720 hours    <Back to Top>     How much area is covered by the Dragonfly? Our system is designed to protect a typical activity area, such as pool area, deck or other entertainment area. The Dragonfly attracts mosquitoes away from this area, while the Mosquito 'Cognito hides occupants from the mosquitoes. As the Dragonfly is a mosquito trap, it needs to attract mosquitoes in order to control them. Mosquitoes are attracted to the Dragonfly from up to 100 ft (30 meters) away. They smell the CO2 and Octenol emitted by the Dragonfly. As they get closer they switch from smell detection mode to visual approach mode: they are now attracted by the infra-red lure of the Dragonfly®. Mosquitoes within this 100 ft radius are attracted to the trap and killed. The answer is not cut-and-dry. The 100 ft radius is about one acre; however, if people are on the edge of the circle, they will attract mosquitoes that are outside the 100 feet radius. Factors such as wind and physical properties (walls, fences, buildings) will also interfere (positively and negatively) with the Dragonfly's ability to attract mosquitoes. Some mosquitoes are going to miss the Dragonfly. The Mosquito 'Cognito hides occupants of the area from these stray mosquitoes. In fact this little unit is so powerful that many customers elect to use it on its own.     <Back to Top>     Does your system offer an effective alternative to chemical spray? Our answer is an emphatic yes, our system is an effective alternative to pesticide spraying. The Dragonfly® controls mosquito population by killing egg-carrying females and preventing the birth of additional eggs. Obviously, it does not carry all the negative impact associated with insecticides, such as effects on people, birds, animals and other insects. It targets only biting insects. Keeping the machine operational throughout the breeding season should maintain a very high and permanent level of protection, unlike pesticides that will need to be sprayed at regular intervals.   <Back to Top>     How is the unit powered? The unit is powered with electricity. It uses 115 volts and 60Hz electricity. Consumption is comparable to a 40 watt light bulb. The Mosquito 'Cognito® uses 2 AA batteries (supplied) with a life of 720 hours.   <Back to Top>     What about acquiring the machine outside of the United States? At this time we are building a dealer network and we do not have distributors in all the countries of the world. We can ship by UPS or Federal Express. You can also ask us for a special quote to ship the unit from our factory to an airport close to you for you to pick up. Please note that the machine is manufactured for international standards and works on 110 volts. See our World Page for additional information.   <Back to Top>     What chemicals are used? The Dragonfly® uses carbon dioxide (CO2) and octenol (a type of alcohol) to attract mosquitoes. The Mosquito 'Cognito® uses Conceal™ inhibitor that hides the presence of potential preys from mosquitoes. Both the Dragonfly® and the Mosquito 'Cognito®, as well as the products they use have received registrations from the United States Government Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). <Back to Top>     We may use it on our patio in the summer; does it give off any smells? No, the unit does not generate any odor. It does not require any cleaning or maintenance either.   <Back to Top>     I have mosquitoes in my house. Will the Dragonfly® help me? The Dragonfly is meant to be used outside the house and should control mosquitoes very well outside, so that you have a minimum or none inside the house. You can also use Mosquito 'Cognitoes at different points of entry to the house, so mosquitoes do not detect presence of preys inside and do not attempt to enter your house.   <Back to Top>     Do you ship worldwide The Dragonfly Mosquito System can be shipped anywhere in the world. It uses 115 volts electricity but can be used with 220 volts along with an adaptor.  As the system is light and compact, it is economical to ship and can be delivered worldwide within days. Please email us with your request, or use our on-line inquiry form. Be sure to include your full address, and we will quickly respond with a quotation and shipping time. Please see our world page for additional information.   <Back to Top>     Where should the unit be mounted? Each unit is shipped with an owner's manual that gives detailed and easy to follow placement and mounting instructions. Always place the Mosquito 'Cognito dispenser where people congregate. As a rule of thumb, use one Mosquito 'Cognito dispenser for gatherings of up to five adults. Use more for larger gatherings. Satisfactory results depend on the number of people you want to protect and the severity of the local mosquito population. Experiment to find the number of Mosquito 'Cognito dispensers that are right for you. The trick to getting the most from the Dragonfly electronic biting insect trap is simple: 1) put it between you and the places where mosquitoes live (forest, pond, stream, etc.), 2) but 10 m (30 ft.) to 15 m (45 ft.) away from the area you want to protect (deck, pool, patio, etc.). That's all there is to it! Insects drawn to the Dragonfly electronic biting insect trap cannot see you because they are too far away and the Dragonfly electronic biting insect trap destroys them.   <Back to Top>       How long will it take for the system to work? You should see a difference very quickly, if the Dragonfly® is properly installed and used in conjunction with the Mosquito 'Cognito®. To make sure you are entirely satisfied with your Dragonfly System®, we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.   <Back to Top>     Will all mosquitoes be destroyed? No mosquito trap will kill all mosquitoes. This is why our system includes two Mosquito 'Cognitoes. They will hide you and your family from stray mosquitoes not captured by the Dragonfly. We guarantee that you will not want to do without your Dragonfly System again in the future.   <Back to Top>     What species of mosquitoes does the Dragonfly® kill? It attracts and kills most species of mosquitoes, as well as other biting insects such as sand-flies, jiggers, no-see-ums and midges.   <Back to Top>     Our mosquitoes are around 24 hours a day, not just at dusk/night. Would your product be effective? The dragonfly® features 2 operating modes: Constant on and Automatic. If mosquitoes are active during daytime hours, the machine can be switched to constant on and will run day and night. In addition, the dosage of CO2 attractant released can be controlled: You can select high level for periods of heavy infestation, and medium level or lower level for periods of milder infestation.   <Back to Top>     I saw a $795 machine shaped like a cylinder and a $1,300 propane mosquito catcher mounted on a barbecue grill. Both claim they will clear an acre of mosquitoes in several weeks. What area will the Dragonfly® lure cover? A single CO2 mosquito trap cannot eradicate mosquitoes over an acre (3,700 square meters), and we believe, along with most entomologists, that the claim is misleading for three reasons. First, mosquitoes move around during their lifetime, and some species are even considered migratory. So even if it was possible to eradicate all mosquitoes within an area, others would quickly move in. Second, mosquitoes are among Mother Nature's most prolific breeders. If only one male and female survived, under ideal conditions they could produce 27,000,000 offspring in a month! Finally, all CO2 traps rely on the wind to disperse CO2. Mosquitoes smell the CO2 and are drawn to the trap. Since the wind cannot blow in all directions at once, a CO2 trap cannot attract mosquitoes from every direction at once, which is what it would have to do to clear the area. Consider this: The Dragonfly lure produces up to 500-cc/in CO2 and the expensive propane trap produces between 350 and 500-cc/in CO2. That is roughly the equivalent of the respiration of two 250-pound (113-kg) men. Now imagine that two big men sat in a one-acre field all summer. Furthermore, imagine that both men are perfect mosquito catchers who never miss a mosquito that lands on them. After six weeks, are there still mosquitoes in the field? We think so!   <Back to Top>   Any more questions? 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