BG-CO2 Timer

If you want to increase your outdoor catch rates, or you are bothered by mosquitoes during the evenings, the best solution is provided by the BG-Mosquitaire with CO2. Mosquitoes detect carbon dioxide from human breath as a primary host-seeking cue, so the trap releases CO2 to simulate human presence and attract mosquitoes hour after hour.

The BG-Booster CO2 combines our traps with CO2, which attracts more mosquitoes. By releasing the optimum quantity of CO2, you can increase catch rates. The addition of this compound by connecting the trap to a CO2 bottle (not included in the contents) makes the BG-Mosquitaire even more attractive for a wide range of mosquitoes, including flood water or dawn biting mosquitoes, and can multiply the catch rate of tiger mosquitoes by 10.

The BG-CO2 regulator helps you control the flow of your CO2 cylinder. We recommend releasing 1.1 kilogramsCO2 per day (see gauge on the BG-Booster CO2). You can program the BG-CO2 Timer to only release CO2 in the hours the mosquitoes are most active (features two timing windows). These are usually at sunrise and sunset. 

We suggest programming the timer from 06:00 to 10:00 a.m. and from 04:00 p.m. to midnight, but  this depends on the mosquito species and local mosquito population. This timer device allows precise control over hourly CO2 output.

Note: The gas bottles are not included in the contents.
The gas bottles can be acquired or rented at drink retailers or bottle depots for a deposit. A door-to-door delivery service may also be available in some locations. Check stock availability and compare prices to save money.

The following sites offer competitive rental prices:
Roberts Oxygen
National distributor of food-grade CO2: Air Gas
Air Gas has over 900 locations throughout the US
Other CO2 suppliers are mostly regional, Welding and Brewing suppliers

Carbon dioxide (CO2), a key component of human breath, is the primary attractant for most blood-sucking insects, including mosquitoes. If you're mostly bothered by mosquitoes in the evening or near flood areas, they are likely house or flood mosquitoes, not tiger mosquitoes.

To increase catch rates for these species, add CO2 to the BG-Mosquitaire trap. CO2 works in synergy with the BG-Sweetscent to attract more mosquito species, including tiger mosquitoes. The BG-Booster CO2 ensures optimal distribution and allows you to adjust the CO2 release based on local mosquito activity. The CO2 output is similar to the amount produced by a small child. Monitor CO2 levels and control the device settings for best results.

CO2 must always be handled safely, but if you only use it outside as recommended, there should be no risk at all for you or the environment. Check the O-ring seal regularly for optimum performance. Ensure the tube is securely connected and the regulator plug is properly fitted. A CO2 cylinder should always be placed vertically, ensuring that it cannot fall. Please refer to your supplier's instructions.

The amount of CO2 released per day is the same as the amount a young child breathes in one day. CO2 is colorless, tasteless, and non-flammable, with a very faint sour smell. It is reclaimed from industrial production units (production of ammonia, bioethanol, etc.), so its use as a mosquito attractant does not constitute an additional contribution of harmful CO2 to the planet.

This depends on the size. We recommend releasing 1.1kilograms per day, which means that a 22 convert to kilogramsThe CO2 tank will last around 20 days. Using a BG-CO2 Timer, you can reduce the CO2 release to only eight hours a day (a third of the first example), then the tank will last about two months (60 days).

The user-friendly CO2 timer operates the system efficiently, extending cylinder life by up to three times when programmed for peak activity hours. Review your usage patterns and reset the timer settings to reduce consumption and save money.