Customer Reviews

Lentek MK11G Mosquito Trap

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have an older model I found discarded at the dumpster, and I can't believe how good it works! I had been researching these, and thinking about buying one, but they can be a little expensive. I saw this one at the dumpster, and figured what the heck, it's free if it doesn't work as described, I'll bring it back. I had to buy a propane tank, hooked it up, lit the pilot light, and left it alone for several weeks, (actually started it on April 9th, and refilled the tank May 27th) and I have not had one mosquito this year!!! I have lived here for six years, and because I am kind of tucked in at the bottom of a hill, there is a lot of shade and therefor a lot of mosquitos. I have never been able to just walk out and enjoy the outdoors, I always had to smother myself and guests with bug spray. But this year, I haven't had a single bite! I didn't like the idea of spraying the yard, because I enjoy the birds and don't want to make them ill, and I hated spraying myself, and then having to wash it all off before going to bed. I can honestly say had I known how well this worked, I would have paid twice the asking price, it has freed me from hiding in the house to avoid mosquitos.

First of all, this model was discontinued. I bought one for $169.99 a couple years ago. The thermal couple burns out in a year and you can't get a replacement because they don't make the part any more and it's design is proprietary. You have to get a generic one and "customize" it to work. Do not expect ANY customer service. They're rude and not helpful at all and once you've bought their product they could careless about you. As far as function goes, it doesn't really do that well on it's own. It'll catch a few mosquitos here and there. The problem is it doesn't use octenol which is a chemical attractant. I bought an octenol cartridge for another machine and modified this one to use it and it works great. Definately not worth the hassle. Look for another machine that uses propane and octenol. They're out there for less than this one and you'll be much happier.

We have had this in our yard for one month and it is not catching mosquitos. Called the company today and they will not refund, said that is impossible and that I need to return it for a new one at MY COST. Told them I expect them to pay the return shipping since it is their faulty product. They will not. Terrible customer service. The woman hung up on me after I requested to speak with a manager. Steer clear of this company and this product.

We set this up on a .85 acre property while building our home, as mosquitos can be a real problem in our area. Follow directions carefully for placement of the unit. We thought it worked great keeping those pesky skeeters off our construction crew. Remember, a tablespoon of dead mosquitos equals 800! It's the females that are drawn in, which cuts the breeding population down. Setting up the unit at the beginning of hatching is the best time, so put it out early and replace Octenol and netting in collection cup as recommended.

I am very happy with our Mosquito Trap. We were unable to sit outside this summer, and after I hooked up the Trap, I was able to read the paper outside without getting ate up.

It does not work!

During the first summer of use it barely caught any mosquitos (if you count 15-20. I would expect a shopvac to do as well.) and there was no difference in the level of mosquitos in the yard.

The next year it would not light so the propane was useless. It cannot be repaired and customer service is a joke. I regret ever purchasing the product, especially considering how much I spent on it. I feel like a real sucker.

You might as well give your money away to charity, it will do more good.

Works as promised. User needs to remember that these things won't magically solve your mosquito problem overnight. If you are planning on just turning it on during a barbeque you will be disappointed. Works best by turning it on at the beginning of the mosquito season and let it run for as long as you can during the spring summer. One propane tank lasts over 3 weeks. Wish I had known it needed to be plugged in. Not a show stopper but is limiting for users that don't have electricity where they need this.

We've been using this product for about a month, and have seen a significant decrease in mosquito activity. I can water my plants without getting multiple bites, which a bit improvement

I bought this earlier model Lentek Mosquito trap for my Mother's yard several years ago. She lives in a wooded area and the insects are very bad. She has mosquitos, biting flies, knats, you name it she has it. She enjoys working with flower beds and sitting outside on her porch swing, but the insects were so bad that she could not do this very much. After I set up the Mosquito trap, the insect population was halved in a few short weeks and almost totally eliminated within 8 weeks. When we have family gatherings, we can all actually enjoy the outdoors now.

The previous reviews did touch on a valid point considering the customer support dept. If you call, get ready to not be helped very much. They will sell you a replacement part or another trap, but that's about it. I would advise you to email the customer support dept. They have friendly and helpful people here and they will get back to you quickly. Notice I did not give this trap 5 stars? Well, their is a reason. The regulator on the propane gas hose went out after one season and I had to replace it. This trap is very heavy compared to the newer models because of the solid steel construction. You also have to light the pilot flame with a match. The newer models have a gas grill like igniter button. This trap is also kinda loud because of the large vacuum fan. It will suck in all kinda bugs though. If you want a lighter and more quiet trap for your yard, I would recommend the Lentek MK12 model. I just set one up for my sister and she loves it.

We bought 2 of these to cover our rather large yard. Granted mosquito season was well under way BUT we didn't notice much of a change-even right next to the machine. WE gave it 2 months and found very few dead ones in the trap. I wish I could return it but I'm afraid too much time has passed.