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Important Mosquito Information
Important Information
Your SkeeterVac® device operates 24 hours a day to help reduce the nuisance of mosquitoes. It attracts female mosquitoes that are seeking a blood meal to nourish their eggs. By removing these females you also remove their eggs.
•It may take up to
•Begin operating your SkeeterVac® device once low temperatures remain above 50ºF
•To reduce and maintain mosquito populations it is important for your SkeeterVac® device to operate continuously. Do not turn off the LP gas tank valve until your Skeetervac® turns off, then immediately replace the empty tank with a full tank of propane
•Always contact our experts before returning product to place of purchaseImportant Information About Octenol
Your SkeeterVac® device includes a lure that contains octenol
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Operating Instructions
Checking for Leaks
Tank/Gas Line ConnectionMake
If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank “OFF”, reconnect and
after several attempts, disconnect LP gas source and Regulator/Hose Assembly Connection contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank “OFF”, wipe away solution and proceed.
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| Properly positioning your SkeeterVac® device is | X |
| important to maximizing performance. Since the | X |
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| SkeeterVac® device attracts mosquitoes it should be | X |
| placed at least 10 feet from your living areas. |
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Important Information About Ultraviolet Light
This device radiates intense ultraviolet (UV) light when operated.
CAUTION: Do not look directly at the device during operation. Exposure to UV light, even for a brief period, can damage your eyes.
Mosquito Facts
• About 3,000 species of mosquitoes have been identified on a worldwide basis. |
| Approximately 150 are known to exist in North America |
• There are approximately 25 known “human nuisance species” of mosquitoes |
| • Most adult mosquitoes only have a life span of |
| • Only female mosquitoes bite |
• Mosquitoes are very effective at reproducing - attracting, trapping and killing just one |
Mosquitoes typically live in areas that are shady, wet and/or moist. Determine the primary mosquito habitat and place your SkeeterVac® device as close as possible to it.
If you live in an area with consistent wind, place your SkeeterVac® device upwind from the primary mosquito habitat.
CAUTION: Tipping danger. Use stakes to secure.Once you have selected the location, secure the SkeeterVac® device by placing a stake in each of the (2) front feet.
Maximum performance may require relocating your SkeeterVac® device from time to time. To move, remove stakes, place your foot on the cart base and tilt backward by holding the handle. Pull to the new location.
female mosquito at the start of mosquito season can prevent the birth of up to 25,000 more |
| mosquitoes that season alone! |
Controlling Mosquitoes
In addition to properly installing and using a SkeeterVac® device, you can reduce mosquito breeding around your home significantly by reducing the amount of water that is stagnating on your property. Be aware that mosquitoes can and will develop in any puddle or pool of water that lasts more than 4 days.
• Dispose of cans, plastic containers, pots, or similar |
| accumulated on your property |
• Drill holes in the bottom of containers that you must leave out of doors – trash cans, |
| recycling bins, etc |
| • Clean clogged roof gutters on an annual basis |
| • Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use |
• Turn over wheelbarrows, empty planters, or children’s toys when not in use |
| • Don’t allow water to stagnate in birdbaths |
FineTune®: Customizing the Lure Output
The amount of octenol your SkeeterVac® device dispenses is important to maximizing performance. Some mosquito species are highly attracted to octenol while others are less attracted.
This product contains an
| • Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish |
• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used. Don’t forget that mosquitoes |
| breed in the water that collects on swimming pool covers |
• Use landscaping features or drainage tools to eliminate standing water that collects in low |
| spots on your property |
Helpful Links
More information about mosquitoes in the United States can be found on the following sites, among many others.
•The American Mosquito Control Association: http://www.mosquito.org•US Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes
•National Center for Infectious Diseases: http://www.cdc.gov . Search for “Mosquitoes”.
Lighting
1.Read instructions before lighting.2.Turn “ON” gas at LP gas tank.3.Press and hold control valve button.4. IMMEDIATELY press and hold igniter button down until you hear a “POP” sound indicating ignition. Normally occurs within 20 seconds.
5.Continue to hold control valve button for 30 seconds.
6.The needle on the engine gauge should begin to move into the “Green” zone, the LED lights will be flickering and the vacuum fan will be running with air flow out of the engine bottom, indicating ignition is complete.
Button
BatteryButton PlacementNone of the agencies listed above is an endorser of the SkeeterVac® device, and inclusion on the list above does not signify that they endorse the SkeeterVac® device. Links provided for customer information only.
CAUTION: If engine fails to light, shut LP gas off at tank and wait 5 minutes before attempting to restart the engine by following the lighting instructions.
Turning Off
Turn LP gas tank “OFF” by turning valve clockwise until it stops.
CAUTION: The gas supply must be turned off at the