American Biophysics Corp., makers of Mosquito Magnet has introduced Lurex³?*, a new attractant specifically designed for Mosquito Magnet and customers who have Asian Tiger Mosquitos (Aedes albopictus). Octenol has been found to be less effective in trapping Asian Tiger Mosquitoes. If the Asian Tiger Mosquito is the predominant pest in your area, we recommend that you try Lurex³.

Characteristics of the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
PROMINENT LOCATION:	found in more than 26 states throughout the S.E. & N.E. US and migrating; Predominant mostly inland, not along the coast
FEEDING:	aggressive day biter, most active during 10:00 am -3:00 PM; rests in the shade but unlike most other mosquitoes will leave shade to bite if there is a meal (you).
BREEDING AREAS:	'container breeder' - artificial locations are buckets, gutter, cans, pool covers; natural areas such as tree holes, bromeliads, bamboo, inside of plant leaves
FLIGHT:	not a strong flyer, doesn't feed far from breeding areas(the ones that breed in your yard stay in your yard).

What is Lurex?
Lurex³ is a specially formulated patent pending attractant developed specifically to attract the Asian Tiger Mosquito.

What is Lurex made of?
Lurex is made of natural compounds that simulate human sweat.

Who should use Lurex?
Customers who live in areas where Asian Tiger is the predominant mosquito should use Lurex³ instead of octenol. As of 2000, the Asian Tiger Mosquito had been found in 26 states in the U.S. and in the last four years has migrated rapidly from the Southeastern states into the Northeastern states, Midwest, and Northern U.S. We recommend the use of octenol for customers who live within about 10 miles from the coast, where salt marsh mosquitoes and no-see-ums are most likely the predominant pests.

Why is Lure³ better than Octenol for Asian Tiger Mosquito?
Our studies have shown that Lurex^3? catches almost three times more Asian Tiger mosquitoes than octenol.

What if I live in an area where Asian Tiger has been found, but I'm not being bitten using octenol?
If you are using octenol and not being bitten, continue to use octenol.

What if I have other mosquitoes besides Asian Tiger, should I still use Lurex³?
If Asian Tiger Mosquito is your predominant pest, we recommend that you use Lurex³. If you live along the coast we recommend using octenol since the primary pests are probably salt marsh mosquitoes and no-see-ums.

If Asian Tiger has been found in my state does that mean I have it in my yard?
Not necessarily. Asian Tiger breeding areas are sporadic and can be in one county but not another.

How long does Lurex^3? last?
Lurex^3? will last 21 days. As it nears the 21-day expiration date it begins to lose its potency. It is best to replace your Lurex cartridge every 20 days.

Is Lurex³? considered a pesticide by the EPA?
Any compound that attracts mosquitoes to a device to kill them is classified as a pesticide by the EPA (even if it were distilled water). When Lurex³? is used in conjunction with the Mosquito Magnet?, it is considered a pesticide because it lures mosquitoes into the trap where they dehydrate and die.