Product Description

SkeeterVac SV-27 protects up to 1 acre. Uses carbon dioxide, water vapor, heat, LED motion lighting, contrasting colors and octenol to attract mosquitoes and either vacuum into wave trap or trap them on the sticky paper.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #134601 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: UniFlame
• Model: SV-27
• Released on: 2005-06-30
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 38.00" h x 20.00" w x 16.00" l,

Features

• Propane powered, no electricity needed
• 27,000 cc of carbon dioxide output per hour
• FineTune bait is used to adjust octenol release to match species in their area
• Dual trapping system - vacuum and sticky paper
• Instant electronic spark ignition

Customer Reviews

More ways to attract and trap than the other brands
We live in an area that has a protected county park right outside our backyard fence. This park is heavily wooded and quite damp as well. This means we have a major mosquito problem. After 8pm we were forced to go inside or be eaten alive. You could easily get 5 bites within 2 minutes after dark.

We tried everything from torches to incense. Nothing really worked all that great. This summer I am pregnant so I am unable to use any sprays that contain deet. That was our main driving factor for wanting a product like the skeeterVac. After looking at MANY different brands (Mosquito Magnet included) We decided to get the SV-27 1 acre version.

We hooked it up and the very first night it caught about 100 mosquitoes. I have to admit I was having fun going out to check on how well it was doing. It only caught maybe 10 during the day, but once the sun went down we brought in the swarms.

Placement is VERY, VERY important. You want to make sure you put it in a shady area near bushes/weeds/flowers or near wet areas. This will help attract the maximum number of bugs. The first place we put it worked out great. Every single night we catch hundreds and hundreds of mosquitoes. We've had it about a week now and already I can notice a difference when going out at night. I'm not swarmed and I can actually sit outside without being eaten alive! I can only imagine this will get better as the weeks go on and we cut down on the mosquito population.

Let me tell you why I think this product works so well and why you should buy this INSTEAD of the more expensive mosquito magnet (or other brands):

First off this unit is CORDLESS! It works on the propane tank and one AA battery. You can place it anywhere you want without having to worry about the cord. (think of what a pain a cord would be when its time to mow the lawn)

Even though its cordless its still quite powerful. Placing your hand near the fan you can easily feel the air that sucks the mosquitoes into the traps. (NOTE, this is the sv-27 1 acre version. The 1/2 acre version does NOT have a fan and may not work as well)

This product uses FIVE methods to attract and kill mosquitoes:

1) CO2
2) Fan suction
3) Scented Bait
4) Sticky paper in mosquito attracting black/white colors. (not found on most other units!)
5) Flashing colored LED lights (not found on most other units!)

These five items make it irresistible to mosquitoes. Now the only time I get bit is when I walk over to the machine to check on how well its working.

Not only does it have more methods of attracting and killing mosquitoes, but its also MORE AFFORDABLE than other brands! Why would you buy anything else??? Another bonus.... the bait in this unit lasts for SIXTY days vs the MM 30 day bait. (Another savings!)

I give this unit 5 stars. It works well and its more affordable than competitors. If you have a big mosquito problem like we did, its worth the investment. I know it seems like a lot, but start keeping track of what you already spend on repellent and you may be able to justify the cost.

*****EDIT*********
I wanted to come back and edit my review to include an update on the product. 3 months after purchase we had problems getting the motor to stay running. It would ignite, the temp needle would climb for about 15 seconds, and then it would go out and the needle would go back down. I was told prior to buying the product that this was a known issue with ALL propane mosquito attractant systems. I bought the skeetervac knowing this might happen, but was reassured that their customer service was excellent. (Another reason I picked SkeeterVac over Mosquito Magnet)

Thankfully the other reviewers were right. Their customer service is GREAT. I called and explained the problem. They told me how to check the fuel filter as well as how to try and blow out the input line with some compressed air. Neither worked, but they were still very helpful and ready to send out a replacement right away! After receiving my receipt proving that I wasn't over my 1 year warrenty, they mailed out a brand new motor! I hooked the motor up on Sunday and its up and running again!

The only con is they do not pay for return shipping. It isn't too bad though b/c I was able to ship the motor back, (I choose to go with UPS) for around $12 (including insurance coverage). You can ship the cheapest way you want as long as you get it back to them, so you may find it cheaper to go with another carrier.

Customer service was friendly and helpful. I still give this unit 5 stars. I knew the failure possibility when buying the machine, but I also knew Blue Rino is the type of company to stand behind their products and properly replace them in an afforadable and timely manner. They were always very friendly and willing to help keep the customer happy!


Northline Express does have the best prices on replacement tac traps and bait. We caught SO many mosquitos in just the 3 months we had it running, I was amazed!

does catch mosquiotoes when it works that is
This product does catch mosquitoes when it runs. But they break!!!!! allot! I had my 1 summer it worked great. The next summer the leds didn't work. They sent me the led circuit board. I was still under warranty. The next summer it will not start. Of course my warranty is over. I can buy a new motor for 135.00. I shell out 135.00. The send a refurbished motor assembly I hook it up it s great. The next month it will start but it will not run. The gas gauge will not move. I call up they say oh it is bad unit we will send you a replacement for the replacement. A month goes by and I call to see where my replacement is. They tell me I should have been told it is a 8 week wait for a replacement unit. Needless to say I am getting my money back. I will try a liberty brand next year

SkeeterVac
At first we weren't really sure how well it was working. We just moved into our house in September, so we missed the mosquito season at it's worst, but we have conservation area that abuts our property that's very swampy. We were still getting bit after 3 weeks of running the SkeeterVac, and we weren't sure if we should call the company to see what the problem might be. Let me tell you, we knew when we ran out of propane. I couldn't BELIEVE the mosquitos that showed up when that thing stopped running. Now that I know what it could be like, I love the SkeeterVac - It may not eliminate all of the mosquitos, but it makes it bearable for us to be outside. We have a lot of yardwork to do this year, and it would probably never get done if it was anything like the one day that the machine was off!!