--- product_id: 5321546 title: "SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy..." brand: "skeetervac" price: "R27224" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Skeeter Vac" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5321546-skeetervac-sv3100-mosquito-killer-attractant-lure-and-eliminator-for-backy store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 35,000 cc/hr CO2 output 24/7 continuous operation Tool-free, quick assembly SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... **Brand:** skeetervac **Price:** R27224 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦟 Outsmart mosquitoes, own your backyard vibe! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... by skeetervac - **How much does it cost?** R27224 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5321546-skeetervac-sv3100-mosquito-killer-attractant-lure-and-eliminator-for-backy) ## Best For - skeetervac enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted skeetervac brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Setup:** No tools needed; assemble and activate in minutes to reclaim your outdoor space. - • **Covers Up to 1 Acre:** Generous range protects your entire backyard from pesky mosquitoes and insects. - • **Powerful CO2 Emission:** Mimics human breath with 35,000 cc/hr CO2 to lure mosquitoes effectively. - • **Hands-Free 24/7 Protection:** Runs nonstop with multi-spark electronic ignition—set it and forget it. - • **Low Maintenance, High Impact:** Simple propane tank swaps and sticky trap replacements keep it running smoothly. ## Overview The SkeeterVac SV3100 is a propane-powered mosquito and insect trap designed to protect up to 1 acre of outdoor space. It emits 35,000 cc/hr of CO2 to attract mosquitoes, operates continuously with a reliable multi-spark ignition, and requires no tools for quick assembly. Ideal for professionals seeking a low-maintenance, effective solution to enjoy mosquito-free outdoor living. ## Description desertcart.com : SkeeterVac SV3100 Outdoor Mosquito and Backyard Insect Trap, Up to 1 Acre | Coverage Up to 1 Acre : Insect Traps : Patio, Lawn & Garden Review: Wow. Good wow, I mean... - Holy cow, it really works. I live in Central Texas, where we have the 'old' kind of mosquito and the 'new', the Asian Tiger. My home is within a half-mile of a large creek, and we get the bloodsuckers PRETTY THICK for being in a city. Ugh. I lurked on the review boards for at least a YEAR before biting the bullet because these things are too expensive to not work. I eventually decided on the SkeeterVac over the Mosquito Magnet sadly, because the MM is made in America and I like buying American. The overwhelming consensus seemed to be that they are unreliable and short-lived, though. I just have no handy/putter gene, and fixing/jerry-rigging a propane appliance every few weeks just wasn't appealing. So the SkeeterVac went into the cart. It ships in its own package, so if you live in a sketchy part of town, you might want to be home the day it arrives since anyone passing by will be able to view the sweet new item you ordered. I went down to Wally World for my propane, as it was reasonably priced and of the Blue Rhino brand (maker of the Vac) and I wasn't 100% sure you could use any brand (I told you I'm not handy or outdoorsy). Setup was easy even for a newb like me, and I didn't have any of the issues listed by other reviewers (I listened and listened for the 'popping sound' without which catastrophe was implied, but never heard it and it seems just fine). And best of all IT CATCHES MOSQUITOES. I suspect then that some of the disappointed folks didn't experiment with placement ( the other reason I went with this brand is that you need no electrical outlet, which is big at my house because there's only one outlet and its smack at the back door...not where I want to park my mosquito-attracting item). I put it in the corner of the yard under a tree and next to a bush...mosquitoes congregate in cool shady areas with not a lot of wind/draft. I haven't even moved it to see if anywhere else is better because it works well right there. Every time I go to check the catch cup there's thirty to a hundred vampires in there. It does NOT catch the Asian Tigers because they are not sensitive to the lure that SkeeterVac sells. I have purchased MM's Lurex-3 bait for the Tigers and now I just need to figure out where it goes (they are different sizes but so many reviewers said they will fit...kindly let me know if you know where to install them!!!) Also, the Tac-Trap went straight into the trash. I have no desire to catch lizards/birds/bats/dog faces. Don't want kill anything but bugs, thanks, and so many people mentioned finding out the hard way that small animals are attracted to the delicious bugs stuck to the glue...only to be caught in their turn. Man, that's got to be bad karma. SkeeterVac peeps, can't you sell some kind of wire cage for the Tac-Trap that tiny mosquitoes can infiltrate but insect-eating animals cannot? If your sales of traps are lower than you expect, maybe that's why...I'd buy if there were such a device. But it turns out I don't need the Tac-Trap. I can now sit on my deck. My dogs can sit on the deck without serving as blood bags. Before I couldn't even walk out to turn the sprinkler on without coming back with 3-7 bites. Sitting outside to read a book/have a drink/play with the dogs??? Unthinkable. For masochists only. Now I know when I've run the propane tank down 'cause I start getting bitten again. I might get five bites in a week now, and they are ALWAYS the Asian Tigers, which this product does not target anyway but which I'm working on addressing as mentioned earlier! I'm doing my neighbors a solid favor. The leeches should be chipping in for propane, because it DOES chew through a tank quickly if you run it continuously like you're 'supposed' to. But I mean, what is it worth to you to be able to go outside not suited for battle and slathered in chemicals? Its amazing. I'd forgotten the feel of the sun on my face. I'd buy it again...wish I'd bought the bigger one. Trust me, I WILL update if it only lasts a year, because a perishable good should not cost three to five hundred dollars. But for now add me to the wagonload of folks ready to testify that if placed properly, it does catch its target and results are significant. Review: Did not work for me. - UPDATE - 7/12/17 - Second year of use is here. SkeeterVac again failed to perform. I put the device out early in the season and have consumed 2 tanks of propane to virtually no effect. I'm not how I could be placing the machine incorrectly. Mosquitoes swarm the area, but when I check the trap, I have maybe 2 or 3 that have been sucked in. Case closed. I have posted it for $75 on Craigslist, and will give it away or dump it if no one bites. Original review below: As several others have done, I will post an initial review of this product, with the intent of revising it after a second season of use. I bought the Skeetervac late in the season. I understand that it is not going to have a dramatic effect on mosquito populations overall. However, the past Fall in my Tennessee yard was bad for mosquitos. The Skeetervac ran through two tanks of propane (about 6 weeks of constant use) before I shelved it for the winter. In that time, I checked the trap perhaps 4 times. Not once was there more than half a dozen mosquitoes trapped. Not once. Even with mosquitoes visibly flying around it - and biting. I followed all of the guidelines for placement. There is nowhere better to put the device. I do not use the sticky tape, which I have no doubt catches tons of mosquitoes. It is very sticky. I am a nature lover, a birder, and the very first day of running the skeetervac, I saw a large moth land where the sticky tape is supposed to be - AND seconds later a Carolina Wren popped up onto the device and ate it. I just shook my head. I am confident the bird would have been caught on the tape, or at least potentially injured or and suffer the loss of some flight feathers. Do not use it. In conclusion, my initial review is poor. I will get the thing out early in the Spring this year (2017) - before I see a mosquito. We'll see if it helps, but if it's not catching them, it's not catching them. ## Features - MOSQUITO ELIMINATOR: Don't let pesky mosquitoes and other insects ruin your backyard parties, picnics, and barbecues. SkeeterVac is the cost-efficient solution to limiting the mosquito and insect population in your backyard. This model covers up to 1 acre. Please note that this product takes 4-6 WEEKS TO TAKE FULL EFFECT. - HANDS OFF DESIGN: Constructed with a multi-spark electronic ignition that easily sparks a filled propane tank (tank sold separately), the SkeeterVac operates 24 hours a day. SkeeterVac uses a time-release mosquito attractant that lures and eliminates mosquitoes and other backyard insects from the environment. - EASY TO INSTALL: With zero tools required, the SkeeterVac assembles easily in minutes. Simply place the machine in a shady area close to the insect habitat. Connect a filled propane tank and turn the machine on. - BUILT TO LAST: Leave clunky cords, service interruptions, and inconvenient upkeep in the past. SkeeterVac’s CO2 rating is 35,000 cc/hour, and product performance can vary due to weather, wind, and other environmental conditions. - LIMITED MAINTENANCE: When your propane tank is empty, just change it out, replace the sticky trap, and empty the vacuum trap. Once you reassemble those pieces, your SkeeterVac will continue working until the propane tank is empty again. SkeeterVac measures 25"L x 12.1"W x 31.5"H. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00134MOUG | | Best Sellers Rank | #196,484 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #2,499 in Pest Control Traps | | Brand | SkeeterVac | | Brand Name | SkeeterVac | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 out of 5 stars 322 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00835322001004 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25"L x 12.1"W x 31.5"H | | Item Type Name | Mosquito Killer | | Item Weight | 19 pounds | | Manufacturer | Mr. Bar-B-Q Products LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | CPSV3100 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year limited parts | | Material | Alloy Steel, Plastic | | Material Type | Alloy Steel, Plastic | | Model Number | SV3100 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Power Source | Propane | | Product Dimensions | 25"L x 12.1"W x 31.5"H | | Recommended Uses For Product | Continuous Outdoor Mosquito Control | | Style | SV3100 | | Style Name | SV3100 | | Target Species | Mosquito | | UPC | 835322001004 835322200087 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SkeeterVac - **Color:** Black - **Item Weight:** 19 pounds - **Material:** Alloy Steel, Plastic - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 25"L x 12.1"W x 31.5"H - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Continuous Outdoor Mosquito Control - **Style:** SV3100 - **Target Species:** Mosquito - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fw6Tx-MZL.jpg) ![SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91JpF7PRq9L.jpg) ![SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81f9So4DcDL.jpg) ![SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HJ7bkHL6L.jpg) ![SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backy... - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LjdmbsNEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow. Good wow, I mean... *by E***E on September 19, 2015* Holy cow, it really works. I live in Central Texas, where we have the 'old' kind of mosquito and the 'new', the Asian Tiger. My home is within a half-mile of a large creek, and we get the bloodsuckers PRETTY THICK for being in a city. Ugh. I lurked on the review boards for at least a YEAR before biting the bullet because these things are too expensive to not work. I eventually decided on the SkeeterVac over the Mosquito Magnet sadly, because the MM is made in America and I like buying American. The overwhelming consensus seemed to be that they are unreliable and short-lived, though. I just have no handy/putter gene, and fixing/jerry-rigging a propane appliance every few weeks just wasn't appealing. So the SkeeterVac went into the cart. It ships in its own package, so if you live in a sketchy part of town, you might want to be home the day it arrives since anyone passing by will be able to view the sweet new item you ordered. I went down to Wally World for my propane, as it was reasonably priced and of the Blue Rhino brand (maker of the Vac) and I wasn't 100% sure you could use any brand (I told you I'm not handy or outdoorsy). Setup was easy even for a newb like me, and I didn't have any of the issues listed by other reviewers (I listened and listened for the 'popping sound' without which catastrophe was implied, but never heard it and it seems just fine). And best of all IT CATCHES MOSQUITOES. I suspect then that some of the disappointed folks didn't experiment with placement ( the other reason I went with this brand is that you need no electrical outlet, which is big at my house because there's only one outlet and its smack at the back door...not where I want to park my mosquito-attracting item). I put it in the corner of the yard under a tree and next to a bush...mosquitoes congregate in cool shady areas with not a lot of wind/draft. I haven't even moved it to see if anywhere else is better because it works well right there. Every time I go to check the catch cup there's thirty to a hundred vampires in there. It does NOT catch the Asian Tigers because they are not sensitive to the lure that SkeeterVac sells. I have purchased MM's Lurex-3 bait for the Tigers and now I just need to figure out where it goes (they are different sizes but so many reviewers said they will fit...kindly let me know if you know where to install them!!!) Also, the Tac-Trap went straight into the trash. I have no desire to catch lizards/birds/bats/dog faces. Don't want kill anything but bugs, thanks, and so many people mentioned finding out the hard way that small animals are attracted to the delicious bugs stuck to the glue...only to be caught in their turn. Man, that's got to be bad karma. SkeeterVac peeps, can't you sell some kind of wire cage for the Tac-Trap that tiny mosquitoes can infiltrate but insect-eating animals cannot? If your sales of traps are lower than you expect, maybe that's why...I'd buy if there were such a device. But it turns out I don't need the Tac-Trap. I can now sit on my deck. My dogs can sit on the deck without serving as blood bags. Before I couldn't even walk out to turn the sprinkler on without coming back with 3-7 bites. Sitting outside to read a book/have a drink/play with the dogs??? Unthinkable. For masochists only. Now I know when I've run the propane tank down 'cause I start getting bitten again. I might get five bites in a week now, and they are ALWAYS the Asian Tigers, which this product does not target anyway but which I'm working on addressing as mentioned earlier! I'm doing my neighbors a solid favor. The leeches should be chipping in for propane, because it DOES chew through a tank quickly if you run it continuously like you're 'supposed' to. But I mean, what is it worth to you to be able to go outside not suited for battle and slathered in chemicals? Its amazing. I'd forgotten the feel of the sun on my face. I'd buy it again...wish I'd bought the bigger one. Trust me, I WILL update if it only lasts a year, because a perishable good should not cost three to five hundred dollars. But for now add me to the wagonload of folks ready to testify that if placed properly, it does catch its target and results are significant. ### ⭐ Did not work for me. *by G***N on January 19, 2017* UPDATE - 7/12/17 - Second year of use is here. SkeeterVac again failed to perform. I put the device out early in the season and have consumed 2 tanks of propane to virtually no effect. I'm not how I could be placing the machine incorrectly. Mosquitoes swarm the area, but when I check the trap, I have maybe 2 or 3 that have been sucked in. Case closed. I have posted it for $75 on Craigslist, and will give it away or dump it if no one bites. Original review below: As several others have done, I will post an initial review of this product, with the intent of revising it after a second season of use. I bought the Skeetervac late in the season. I understand that it is not going to have a dramatic effect on mosquito populations overall. However, the past Fall in my Tennessee yard was bad for mosquitos. The Skeetervac ran through two tanks of propane (about 6 weeks of constant use) before I shelved it for the winter. In that time, I checked the trap perhaps 4 times. Not once was there more than half a dozen mosquitoes trapped. Not once. Even with mosquitoes visibly flying around it - and biting. I followed all of the guidelines for placement. There is nowhere better to put the device. I do not use the sticky tape, which I have no doubt catches tons of mosquitoes. It is very sticky. I am a nature lover, a birder, and the very first day of running the skeetervac, I saw a large moth land where the sticky tape is supposed to be - AND seconds later a Carolina Wren popped up onto the device and ate it. I just shook my head. I am confident the bird would have been caught on the tape, or at least potentially injured or and suffer the loss of some flight feathers. Do not use it. In conclusion, my initial review is poor. I will get the thing out early in the Spring this year (2017) - before I see a mosquito. We'll see if it helps, but if it's not catching them, it's not catching them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works better than expected *by M***Y on August 17, 2011* After a lot of research, reading reviews on Amazon and other places, and trying a number of other options that didn't work, we decided to give this product a try. I am so glad we did. This product works much better than I expected. We have an acre yard in central NY bordering swampy farmland. Prior to setting the SkeeterVac up, we were unable to enjoy our back yard anytime after 5:30 PM from April through October without spraying half a can of bug spray. Even with bug spray, we'd be swarmed by blood suckers as soon as we walked out the door. The pool required daily skimming to remove dozens - sometimes hundreds - of dead bugs. Within two days of setting the SkeeterVac up, we noticed a vast improvement. Now, after about a month, we have no need to use bug spray at all when venturing outside, even well after dark. The pool is down to a few beetles floating weekly. I've replaced the tac trap once and replaced the propane tank after 17 days with about an 1/8 of a tank remaining. Since I had trouble finding any details on propane usage - here's ours so far - 7/8 of a 20 lb tank (18 lbs safe fill) in 17 days. A little less than 1 lb per day. With all of the other things we've tried, $1 a day for ongoing freedom from bugs is well worth it to us. It doesn't work on everything, and you have to find the right lure - Octenal works for our mosquitoes, and the dead mosquitoes attract plenty of biting flies to the tac trap. We've been asked for details on how to buy the SkeeterVac by friends and relatives that have visited our house since we set it up, everyone has noticed the huge difference between before and after. It is now a pleasure to walk back to the detached garage in the backyard after work, instead of the swotting running gauntlet it used to be. Make sure you read the directions about placement, it is definitely line of sight - our front yard - blocked by the house - is just as bad as it ever was. Also - it does put on a bit of a light show after dark - one of our neighbors thought we had a prowler using a blue light and almost called the police. The basket does need to be emptied every so often, though the first time it fills faster as you have more bugs in the area, as it works, the bug population drops, so there are fewer bugs to be caught over time. Something I've noticed that I didn't see in any of the reviews I've read, when you initially start it up, or after switching tanks, the directions mention a pop that you need to listen for. After the pop, it sometimes seems like it has stopped running, but give it a few minutes, walk away and come back, it will make more noise a couple of minutes after starting. The first time I started it up I thought it hadn't started, went back out to try again, and found that it had started, it just stopped making much noise for a few minutes. ## Frequently Bought Together - SkeeterVac SV3100 Mosquito Killer, Attractant, Lure, and Eliminator for Backyard Insects - Up to 1 Acre Coverage - Mosquito Magnet Octenol Biting Insect Attractant - Attract Mosquitoes to Trap and Increase Catch Rates - 3 Lures - SkeeterVac TacTrap Replacements, Sticky Trap for Mosquitoes for Use with SkeeterVac Mosquito Killer - 2 Pack CPSX000021 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5321546-skeetervac-sv3100-mosquito-killer-attractant-lure-and-eliminator-for-backy](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5321546-skeetervac-sv3100-mosquito-killer-attractant-lure-and-eliminator-for-backy) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*