The assembly of parts that hold the Mosquito Magnet® Power
Pack upright.
Base Frame
A part commonly found on the Liberty and the Defender that holds the traps
base together.
Battery
A Ni-Mh Battery Pack comes with the Pro/Pro Plus & Liberty Plus.
Breeding Ground
A common phrase used to describe where mosquitoes can breed. (i.e. - Birdbath,
Hollow tree stump, Flower boxes)
Breeding Cycle
For detailed information on the breeding cycle of mosquitoes Click Here.
Breeds of Mosquitoes
Please refer to the page on Mosquito breeds
for information on the different species of mosquitoes.
Burner Box
This is where the Catalytic Reaction happens.
This is an enclosed area in the Mosquito Magnet® where the CO2
is generated.
Burner Compartment
Part of the Burner Box, but this is the part in the new Pro/Pro Plus and Liberty Plus.
Burying Clips
Large "U" shaped clips used to bury the power
cord.
Butane
An alternate gas that can be used for the Mosquito Magnet®,
but is not highly recommended. Butane can cause the Mosquito Magnet®
to run hotter. In warmer climates this may cause the Mosquito Magnet®
to run too hot and repel mosquitoes.
A gas that is exhaled by humans & mammals, it is produced by the Mosquito
Magnet®to attract Mosquitoes.
CO2 Cartridge
A small cylinder of compressed gas used to flush the Mosquito Magnets®
gas lines of any impurities. Used as an alternative to the Quick
Clear Cartridge.
CO2 Tube
The black tube that hangs down from the bottom of the trap. This is where
the CO2 is emitted from the trap.
Commercial Pro
The Mosquito Magnet® Commercial Pro covers 1 acre.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
A colorless, odorless, incombustible gas, CO2, formed during respiration,
combustion, and organic decomposition and used in food refrigeration, carbonated
beverages, inert atmospheres, fire extinguishers, and aerosols. (Definition
From Dictonary.com)
Counterflow Technology™
The patented process that allows the Mosquito Magnet to disperse a plume of
CO2 while simultaneously vacuuming up the insects.
Used to handle the Mosquito Magnet® for ease of movement.
Hang Tag
An informational card that is attached to the Mosquito Magnet®.
Normally has information about the Reset Tool and the
Quick Clear Valve.
Heat Sink
(1) An environment capable of absorbing heat from an object with which it
is in thermal contact without a phase change or an appreciable change in temperature.
(2) A protective device that absorbs and dissipates the excess heat generated
by a system.(Definition From Dictonary.com)
Housing
A term used to describe the outer plastic assembly that encases the main parts
of the Mosquito Magnet®.
Housing Latch
A black latch on the Freedom housing to hold the two halves together.
A device used to ignite the propane gas.
Below are the different styles of igniters that we use.
Push Button - On the Commercial Pro & Freedom there is a standard push button style igniter that is similar to one you would find a gas grill.
Glow Stick - This refers to the igniter that is in the Liberty & Defender, it is a piece of filament (like the material that is in a light bulb). The Glow Stick will heat up to ignite the propane to start the catalytic reaction.
Electronic - The Pro/Pro Plus & Liberty Plus have fully electric igniters. When you start the traps after about a minute you will hear the igniter start clicking.
Indicator Lights
The lights on the back of the Liberty Plus, Liberty and Defender.
Used in all the Mosquito Magnet® Traps. In the Commercial Pro
& Freedom the large fan's only purpose, that is to generate the vacuum.
In the Defender & Liberty it has a dual purpose, generate vacuum and cool
the trap as well.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display that is on the Pro/Pro Plus that indicates its current state.
LED (Light Emitting Diode)
The light(s) on the back of the Liberty and Liberty Plus. May also be referred to as the Indicator Lights
.
Left Horizontal Leg Liberty
One of the two lower curved legs for the Liberty.
Liberty
The Mosquito Magnet® Liberty covers up to 1 acre.
Liberty Base Frame
The main part of the Liberty base. A molded piece of heavy duty plastic.
Liberty Foot
A plastic foot for the Liberty. The Liberty requires two.
Liberty Plus
The Mosquito Magnet® Liberty Plus covers up to 1 acre.
A small reference book used for assembly and a reference point about your
trap.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical that includes
information on the chemical's identity; physical and chemical characteristics;
physical and health hazards; primary routes of entry; exposure limits; whether
the chemical is a carcinogen; precautions for safe handling and use; control
measures; emergency and first aid procedures; the date of preparation of the
MSDS or the last change to it; and the name, address, and telephone number of
the manufacturer, importer, or employer distributing the MSDS. (Definition
From Northwestern
University Hazard Communication Program web site)
Mosquito
Any one of various species of gnats of the genus Culex and allied genera. The females have a proboscis containing, within the sheath like labium, six fine, sharp, needlelike organs with which they puncture the skin of man and animals to suck the blood. These bites, when numerous, cause, in many persons, considerable irritation and swelling, with some pain. (Definition From Dictonary.com)
Mosquito Magnet®
A device to lure mosquitoes to their death. The Mosquito Magnet®
mimics a human by emitting a plume of carbon dioxide (CO2), heat and moisture, and a secondary attractant. This precise combination is irresistible to female mosquitoes (the ones that bite), no-see-ums, biting midges, black flies, and sand flies. As the mosquito approaches the trap hoping for a human, it is quietly vacuumed into a net where it dehydrates and dies.
This is NOT a gas that can be used by the Mosquito Magnet®.
Some gas grills can use it but cannot be used on the Mosquito Magnet®.
Natural Gas runs too hot and can cause damage to the trap.
Net
A shaped netting that is used to trap the mosquitoes until they dry out and
dehydrate.
Net Frame
A molded piece that is used to hold the Net in place.
Net Switch
A small micro switch that is in Mosquito Magnet® Liberty's that were made prior to 2003.
Net Window
A clear window to look through to see your catch of mosquitoes.
The part that connects the Power Pack to the Base.
Permanent Installation
A process of hooking the Commercial Pro to a permanently installed propane
tank, or more commonly referred to as a bulk tank. Typically bulk tanks are
100 lbs.
Plume
A common term used in reference to the CO2 as it is being forced
out of the trap.
Plume Tube
Where the CO2 comes out. It is the black tube that is in the front
of the unit
Power Cord 1 (Liberty & Defender)
The 50 ft. cord that comes with the Defender & Liberty to operate the traps.
Power Cord 2 (Pro/Pro Plus & Liberty Plus)
The short cord that comes with the Pro/Pro Plus & Liberty Plus to charge the battery.
Power Head
A common phrase used to describe the upper assembly of the Liberty, Defender, Pro/Pro Plus and Liberty Plus.
Power Pack
A common phrase used to describe the main part of a Commercial Pro & Freedom.
Power Switch
The black switch on the back of the Defender, Liberty & the Liberty Plus.
Power Button
The on/off button that is on the Pro/Pro Plus.
Prevailing Wind
The common direction the wind normally goes. Wind on a day to day basis can
go in different directions but the prevailing wind is always constant. For example,
if the wind generally flows from the left to the right across the yard. and
it does that for most days in a week, then that would be your prevailing wind.
If you are unsure that is the correct prevailing wind, then you may want to
contact your local weather service for this information.
Pro
The Mosquito Magnet® Pro covers up to 1¼ acre.
Pro Plus
The Mosquito Magnet® Pro Plus covers up to 1½ acre.
Propane
A colorless gas, C3H8, found in natural gas and petroleum
and widely used as a fuel. (Definition From Dictonary.com)
Propane Tank
A container to store the propane. Recommend size is a standard 20 lb. tank.
Purging a Propane Tank
The process of removing excessive air from the tank.
A schrader valve is the Quick-Clear Valve,
it is similar to a bicycle tire valve in appearance.
Slide Plate
The large metal plate inside the green housing on the Commercial Pro, used
to secure the Power Pack to the housing.
Small Fan
In the Commercial Pro & Freedom the small fan forces out the CO2
from the power pack.
Solenoid
Used to automatically adjust the flow of propane in the Mosquito Magnet®.
Stand
The assembly of parts to hold up the Mosquito Magnet®
Swap out tank program
This service allows you take your empty propane tank to an exchange site.
Once there, you will receive a different filled replacement tank from the one
that you brought in.
The inward current of air into the trap to suck in the mosquitoes.
Vent Cover
A mesh like screen that covers the venting air on the side of the Liberty
& Defender. Used to prevent mosquitoes and other debris from entering the
trap.
Vertical Leg
The upper leg on the Liberty. The Liberty requires 2 vertical legs.
A document prepared by a transportation line at the point of a shipment; it may show the point of the origin, destination, route, consignor, consignee, and description of shipment for the transportation service. A waybill is forwarded with the shipment or sent by mail to the agent at the transfer point or waybill destination. Abbreviation is WB. Unlike a bill of lading, a waybill is not a document of title. (Definition From Orient
Overseas (international) Limited web site). Simply put, an International
Shipping slip or label.
Wheel
To allow for easier moving of the trap. On the Pro/Pro Plus, Liberty Plus, Commercial Pro, Freedom &
Liberty.