Dynatrap DT2030SR Fly Traps Outdoor - Mosquito & Flying Insect Killer for 1 Acre – Kills Mosquitoes, Flies, Gnats, Wasps - Bug Zapper Alternative - Black

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!

Would give 10 stars if I could. I have 8 around my property. These work better than any chemical and all other traps. We have a farm and it not only keeps mosquitoes to basically non existent but it works perfect for flies as well. I have a large horse barn that is 132’ long. Put one in the front near the feed / hay and one in back. No more fly problems. I tell everyone to get these. 1000% worth every dollar. Recommend getting the lure packets and getting them on auto ship. We just empty the basket when they come in every 60 days. We can go outside in Florida any time of the year and not get hit by mosquitoes. Also works on yellow flies and gnats. No more bug problems for us!! Don’t waste your money on harmful chemicals being sprayed around your home. Don’t put near your entry doors bc it will attract the bugs to it and will cause some to get in your home when you open the door. Put about 15’ or so away from all doors.

After a wet May, we have a record-setting amount of mosquitoes at our place. This trap catches mosquitoes. Lots of mosquitoes. The trap is definitely more effective when using a mosquito attractant such as ocetenol. The trap doesn’t discriminate, so any bugs hovering around the UV light such as moths will also be caught. The reason for the 4 star rating is because of the difficulty cleaning the unit. While the upper portion of the unit is easily removed from the lower trap part without tools, the fan and upper grate is difficult to clean. The fan got completely jammed with sticky bug residue in about 1 week, preventing the fan from turning. I needed a small screwdriver, degreaser, and compressed air to clean the inside of the fan housing and the fan blades. ‘Not a huge deal, but it would be great if the entire upper assembly could be easily disassembled for cleaning- something you will likely need to do a few times per month in peak mosquito season.

We’ve had the DynaTrap running in our backyard for a while now, and while it doesn’t zap bugs, it definitely works. The UV light plus CO₂ mimic brings backyard pests straight into the catch basket, and the fan quietly traps them inside until they dehydrate and die. I mostly see moths, gnats, and flies in there—though a few mosquitoes too—but it’s made a noticeable difference in bug activity around our outdoor area.Setup was super simple—just plug it in and let it run. It’s whisper-quiet and looks more like a decorative lantern than a trap. It’s been surprisingly low-maintenance too; a quick emptying every few weeks keeps it working well.Once I realized bugs don’t get zapped but dehydrate, I started emptying the basket with a plastic bag around it—fewer escapees that way. All in all, it’s a solid, discreet way to reduce flying pests—worth it if you prefer quiet and easy over flashy zapper action.

It works well if you keep it turned on all the time. We have purchased several and use them in three locations, all mosquito-rich places, by a lake and big in Wisconsin, by a creek in Maryland and by a river in Delaware. Using the DynaTrap makes the difference between sitting outside or being stuck indoors due to the mosquitoes. Does it eliminate all mosquitoes? No, but it makes it very manageable with a little bug spray. It is all plastic and needs to be taken inside in the later fall. We put ours out in late spring/early summer when mosquitoes show up. It attracts moths too. The top separates from the bottom easily for clean-out of accumulated bugs.