Dynatrap DT2030SR 1 Acre Outdoor Insect Trap

Had it for less than 30 days and stopped working

This is a 110v/60hz US model. Can not be used in Europe. Don't know why they are selling on .IT

I was more than a little skeptical when I first heard about the DynaTrap on a radio Garden show that claimed it can cover 1/2 to 1 acre of property, but I have trusted the shows host on a number of things so I ordered it through Amazon. It took several weeks to arrive, as they were backlogged with orders as I am sure they are each Spring to Summer. The trap feels very light so you won't have to worry about a heavy or large hook to hang it. I installed it on the far edge of the patio but still under cover. I did not want the rain to soak it or the sun's UV rays to degrade it. I am a little concerned about the operating life, being left on 24/7. So far so good. I have had it operating for a month now and I am really pleased that it is so quiet. How it works: The light stay on continually and attracts flying insects day and night! When the insects get close, the fan underneath the light pulls them through the grate and traps them in the basket below. I have seen all different sizes of insects in the trap. Problems: I have only had one problem with the trap. I came out one day last week and the light was on but the fan was not turning. I unplugged the cord and found that a rather large June Bug was caught between the fan and the grate below it. These tough little bugs seem like they are made of a hard plastic and and this one was too big to make it trough the grate and was wedged in there, stopping the fan blade. I was think that perhaps this could have burned up the electric fan motor but after removing the bug and plugging it back in, it worked just fine. Apparently they anticipated this happening in the motor design. Nice job Dyna Trap! Operation: I empty the trap about twice a week and estimate that there is about one full cup of bugs inside. Some of the bugs that were apparently caught recently were still alive in the basket so I keep a can of bug killer close by and spray the bugs after I dump them out. (No since letting them take off and bother us again.) I probably should empty it more often because you can detect a slight odor from the dead bugs if you leave them in there too long. (Just a suggestion) Although I did not notice the smell from the patio because the fan blowing over them disperses the smell. Just the same, you may want to empty it more often. I am please with the quiet operation and clearly effective way it works, and have noticed a REAL difference sitting outside!. My backyard is about 1/2 acre and I still occasionally notice a fly by, but I'm not bothered like before. Even when I go out at night with a flashlight, I am not attacked by swarms of bugs. It has made a difference that is noticeable!

Mosquitoes don't like the taste of my blood, but they love my children's blood! And the porch seemed to attract and hold the little devils night and day. My daughter came to visit, and she smokes on the porch. Big problem. I don't like to use pesticides because I feed and house as many birds as I can attract. I bought this item, along with an attractant pouch. Man, did it work great!! I brought it inside for the winter, but that sucker will be back on the porch any day now. You would not believe how many dead mosquitoes were in the bottom of this thing!! And it is quiet, unlike the old zappers we used to have, back in the day. The mosquitoes die, but you don't have to listen to their execution. And my lizards are amazed and fascinated. Mosquito buffet!

Amazing! we have purchased 2 of these for our back porch/pool area. It traps all kinds of insects and has a collection area that is easy to remove and empty. The light has a long life, ours runs 24/7. It is quiet and effective and it is not an eye sore to have sitting out. No chemicals or smells is a big plus, just plug it in and go. Definitely helps with the insects around the pool in the summer months. Would recommend to others.

Would be five star but we have a lot of gnats and they get trapped really effectively however they crawl out of the gaps in the bottom and through the mesh wire. I had to mist the mesh with a spray and hopefully that doesn’t deter others from coming to it. I’ve been working g outside all day and can’t even tell it’s on it runs so quiet. I’d probably order a second for the front of our house since we live on a pond and have a lot of flying bugs.