Nothing is more annoying to your outdoor activities than the presence of pesky mosquitoes. These annoying pests can put a damper on the enjoyment of many outdoor activities such as swimming or cooking outdoors and worst of all they can carry the dangerous West Nile Virus. One of latest innovations in controlling these pests in your yard are propane mosquito traps. These propane powered mosquito traps do not depend on toxic chemicals or powerful odors to control mosquitoes, but rather emit harmless and odorless plumes of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide emitted from the propane mosquito trap attracts the mosquitoes and a powerful vacuum pulls them into the trap where they are killed. These mosquito traps are extremely effective and by trapping the egg laying female mosquito can break the cycle in a short as 4 weeks. You can find these mosquito traps in your local home improvement store, but you might find a better price if you look online. Prices usally range between $200 and $500.

Here are some important points to consider when you are looking for a propane mosquito trap.

• If you need portability in the unit or don’t have electric power handy where the unit will be used, consider a mosquito trap that runs on battery power. If this is not an issue, a lower priced unit that runs on house current should be sufficient.
• Be sure the trap you select is rated to cover the intended area. Different propane mosquito traps are rated with vastly different coverage areas. If you buy one without sufficient coverage you will be disappointed.
• Look for a unit with sturdy construction and a lifetime warranty on the CO2 emitter. Also look for a unit with large wheels that will provide the best portablility.