Octenol Mosquito Lure/Attractant

For a fast hit to clobber those biting mosquitos,

The Bug eater is a "long term" solution to mosquitos. It will take up to 2-4 weeks to eliminate the population of females, because it targets the male (non-biting) mozzie. If you want a quicker fix, then add the Octenol kit to your order

Kit consists of an Octenol Tablet in a bag. The bag is easily fitted to your Bug Eater by tying it to the grill under the top of it's casing. Octenol, simulates breath and perspiration, attracting the female mosquito during her search for protein (biting). Octenol is spread by the fan's downdraft attracting and eliminating her prior to developing and hatching her eggs. Octenol increases the Bug Eater's effectiveness by targeting both the female and male mosquito. Recommended for initial installation of Bug Eater where extreme mosquito presence is evident or following plagues blown in during storms or heavy wind condtions.

What is Octenol?

Octenol (1-octen-3-ol) is a chemical used to attract biting insects such as mosquitos. Other names of Octenol areAmyl vinyl carbinol, 1-Vinylhexanol, Matsutake alcohol, Vinyl amyl carbinol, Vinyl hexanol, Matsuica alcohol, Mushroom alcohol and 3-Hydroxy-1-octene.

The molecular formula is C8 H16 O

Octenol is produced naturally in human perspiration, and is a naturally occurring by-product that comes from animals that ingest large amounts of vegetable matter, such as cattle. - it is sometimes called "cow's breath"

Is it Safe?

Octenol smells like mushroom, if you don`t like the smell, you can choose not to use it indoors. But it is safe for humans. There may be some (untested) danger if ingested, so keep away from children.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority says:

Octenol is a naturally-occurring compound found in plants, animals, edible fruits and vegetables, widely used as a flavouring ingredient in foods and is approved by the US FDA as a direct food additive, and is also approved by the Council of Europe as an artificial flavouring agent. The active constituent Octenol has been evaluated and approved by the APVMA, and the product has been placed in Schedule 6 of the SUSDP.

Links

Ross River & Barmah Forest Uni of Sydney

Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus - the facts Victorian government

MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN VICTORIA

NSW Arbovirus Surveillance & Vector Monitoring Program

Dept of Medical Entomology, University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital, Australia

Vector-Borne Diseases

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