How does the trap attract mosquitoes to lay eggs in it?
Asian tiger mosquitoes are attracted to fermenting leaves, stagnant water, and sites where other adults have laid eggs (leaving behind pheromones to attract other egg-laying mosquitoes), sites that already contain other mosquito larvae, and sites dark in color. The Mosquito Swallow provides all these elements using things that are already present in your yard. As the summer progresses and more mosquitoes lay eggs in the trap, the amount of pheromones deposited on the trap and the number of larvae inside the trap will increase, making the trap even more attractive. All you need is water and leaves to start the process. How does the trap keep new mosquitoes from coming out? Eggs are deposited on the trap. The resulting larvae and pupae will swim in the water that is exposed to the outside. With the addition of water, the larvae and pupae naturally dive for protection, and due to the design of the trap, they are also flushed downward. (Movement of a person or animal near the trap also can
