Mosquito Magnet Lurex3-OD-3 Biting Insect Attractant (3-pack)

by Mosquito Magnet

Product Features

• Biting-insect attractant effectively attracts hard-to-catch species
• Designed exclusively for use with Mosquito Magnet traps
• Mimics scents from human skin to lure mosquitoes closer to trap for increased catch rates
• Changing attractant every 21 days recommended
• Package includes 3 attractants

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 4 x 9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007LXTNC
• Item model number: LUREX3-OD-3
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,566 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #8 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Pest Control > Accessories

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed exclusively for use with Mosquito Magnet traps, this biting-insect attractant effectively attracts hard-to-catch species such as the Asian Tiger mosquito that are known to carry diseases such as West Nile virus. The attractant lures mosquitoes closer to the trap where they are more likely to be captured. This is done by the attractant's ability to mimic the scents from human skin that cause some people to be more attractive to mosquitoes than others. Changing the biting-insect attractant every 21 days is recommended for significantly increasing catch rates.

Product Description

Lurex3 is a new, break through attractant specially designed for HARD TO CATCH species such as the Asian Tiger mosquito that are known to carry diseases such as West Nile virus. By mimicking the scents from human skin that cause some people to be more attractive to mosquitoes than others, attractants such as new Lurex3 lure mosquitoes closer to the trap where they are more likely to be captured. Designed exclusively for use with Mosquito Magnet traps, our patented Lurex3 is the ONLY attractant with proven effectiveness against the Asian Tiger mosquito – up to 225% more effective than Octenol. Please see the accompanying information to determine which attractant is right for you to turbocharge your Mosquito Magnet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It Works as Advertised, December 22, 2005

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Shugman (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosquito Magnet Lurex3-OD-3 Biting Insect Attractant (3-pack) (Lawn & Patio)

We purchased a Mosquito Magnet about three years ago, and it never seemed to do particularly well reducing the number of bites my wife and I received when trying to use our deck or backyard. The Octenol attractant that MM used not only didn't attract the little bloodsuckers infesting our yard, it almost seemed to be repelling them.
Our area used to be infested with regular woodland mosquitoes, but in the past few years, the nasty, aggressive Asian Tiger mosquitoes have pretty much entirely replaced our friendly (by comparison) local breed. We would have done just about anything to get rid of the Tiger mosquitoes that were active 24/7 and never seemed to give up, but I don't want to turn my yard into a toxic waste dump of pesticides.
The new Lurex did a decent job of attracting the Tigers to the trap. In fact, the MM was swarming with them after a few hours. Now our problem was that the MM's fan just didn't generate enough suction to entrap much of the swarm. The Tiger mosquitoes were swarming dense enough around the MM that I didn't want to get near it to empty the trap net without wearing a beekeeper's outfit.
So, yes, the Lurex-3 attractant worked exactly as advertised, but as a complete system, I'm still a bit underwhelmed with the MM until they install a fan with a higher CFM rate.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definate must for Asian tiger mosquitos, August 2, 2006

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C. Pegher (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mosquito Magnet Lurex3-OD-3 Biting Insect Attractant (3-pack) (Lawn & Patio)

I bought my Mosquito magnet last year with out the lurex and it caught nothing. I changed the location as per the instructions but still nothing. Finally I stumbled on to this poduct while searching for something else and now I won't use the mosquito magnet without it. I use both attractants in my magnet to be on the safe side. It does work, but it takes time to find that right location.I live in The DC area. This lure lets me go out in the back yard again.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works!, September 9, 2005

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Madam H (North Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mosquito Magnet Lurex3-OD-3 Biting Insect Attractant (3-pack) (Lawn & Patio)

Living in north Texas, I'm an unfortunate summer flunkie: the sun hates me, but mosquitoes love me. Hmmm. When used according to the package directions, (and this includes following the Mosquito Magnet placement and maintenance instructions as well,) this new lure works very well at attracting Asian Tiger mosquitoes, if they're the dominant breed in your area. You'll know if you have these mosquitoes: they are aggressive biters, both daytime and night. They can be identified by the white "stripes" on their legs, and are winter hardy in temperate regions. This lure should be replaced at each propane tank change, as the gel evaporates over time and will become ineffective when dried out. Overall, a great boon for reclaiming the back yard!