Blue Rhino SV3100 SkeeterVac Mosquito Eliminator, 1-Acre Coverage

by Blue Rhino

Product Features

• Eliminates mosquitoes and other backyard insects
• Electronic ignition easily sparks the filled propane tank (propane sold separately)
• CO2 rating is 27,000 cc/hour
• Assembles easily in minutes; no tools required
• Measures 25 x 12 x 19 inches; weighs 19 pounds; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 12.1 x 31 inches ; 24 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00134MOUG
• Item model number: SV3100
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,968 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Don't let pesky mosquitoes and other insects ruin your backyard parties, picnics, and barbecues. The Blue Rhino SkeeterVac Mosquito Eliminator's FineTune baiting system transforms clean-burning propane into CO2 to attract mosquitoes into its trap. Turn the FineTune dial to set the attractant to match the insect species indigenous to your neighborhood. Once the bugs are attracted, the Vac&Tac trapping system utilizes a powerful vacuum and sticky paper traps to securely capture them. Just place the SkeeterVac Mosquito Eliminator in a shady spot, secure it in place using the included security spikes, and use the electronic ignition to ensure fast, easy, safe starts. Propane tank sold separately. Use the rain cover to protect the SkeeterVac from the elements and from children. Assembly and maintenance take only minutes, and no tools are necessary.

Within 4 to 6 weeks of operating the SkeeterVac around the clock, you will notice a great insect reduction within 1 acre of your yard. The Motion Lighting feature attracts a broader range of insects to increase your capture rate. The SkeeterVac measures 25 x 12 x 19 inches and weighs 19 pounds. It's quiet, odorless, child-safe, and presents no pesky cords to trip over or get in the way of the lawn mower. A 1-year limited warranty is included.

Product Description

New Skeetervac SV3100 Mosquito Elimination covers up to 1 acre

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

113 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works but there are maintenance costs., July 21, 2007

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Hyae Ok Pederson (Middleburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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Well engineered and easy to assemble. Am confident that there won't be rust or weathering issues.

Bought and am using it now with success. Items that might be useful to your purchase decision are propane (16 days to replacement ($19.60 per tank)), supposed to replace tak-trap (approx. $8) also, plus every 30 days the manual suggests replacing the octonal (fine tune) at $17 each, making the monthly price you will be bitten by is approx. $35 per month in maintenance. Its worth it to us, but with an 8 month season (Florida), it isn't cheap. We find it useful to purchase two tanks and get refills both at once to cut down on tank transfers.

Have tipped it over once (backed into it with the golf cart quite fast) and it broke the plastic retention and cover holder into about three pieces and with some super glue, repaired it and it still works.

You'll also need zappers to be rid of flies and other insects since it doesn't seem help with them.

You'll hear some fan type noise but negligible if over 20' from unit.

All together, satisfied with its operation.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy, August 11, 2008

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Dane Larson (Greybull, Wyoming) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Rhino SV3100 SkeeterVac Mosquito Eliminator, 1-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

I bought a SkeeterVac and I'm very happy with it. I live in Wy. surrounded by farm lands and irrigation canals and before I bought this unit I was unable to go outside in the morning or evening. It hasn't totally eliminated the mosquito problem but has made it so I can use my deck again. I had a problem with the motor restarting when I changed the propane bottle and the company was VERY helpful. Good product and good company.

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Model, August 19, 2008

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Matt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Blue Rhino SV3100 SkeeterVac Mosquito Eliminator, 1-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased this after looking around on amazon and reading some bad reviews of other models. I finally settled on this one after reading reviews for this model on other sites. We live on a lake so it's worse at night, and we have woods behind us. It definitely makes a difference compared to last year. We're outside all the time watching baseball/football and in the lake. I would recommend this model over other models. Comparable models in Home Depot/Lowes are $450+ for the 1 acre unit. The sticky paper replacements and the attractant can get expensive, but at least we can enjoy our yard/the lake now. You won't be disappointed.