I'm in midFlorida and am bothered constantly by gnats, mosquitoes and noseeums. Have you used this indoors with success?
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I've only used outdoors. This model too big for household use, except if you have a warehouse or barn. It works outdoors great!
1150463
Look for something cheap from somebody like Emerson or Sunbeam and just replace them (and the bulbs) as often as needed, because these Diplomats are the worst lemons on the market (from the perspective of consumers, that is). Worst possible devices for someone in the Deep South who needs protection all throughout the year, as they are not designed to last more than a year if used all year.
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I only use mine on the deck but I see no reason why it wouldn't be fine inside. However it is a big unit (12"x25") and heavy. You must empty it often as the dead bugs begin to stink after a while. The price of $324.99 is very high. I paid around $258 at Amazon.
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Only outside. It does a great job there. It's pretty big/heavy to hang indoors, I would think. I have to clean it daily or the dead bugs stink pretty good. Also it makes a good bit of noise when it's zapping the bugs. Maybe under a patio area or garage but I wouldn't use it anywhere else inside
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Have not used this indoors. Don't kmow if it's approved for indoor use. But it does an amazing job here in Michigan killing a massive mosquito population (as well s any other flying nuisances). It was well worth the money here.
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No. Not indoors. I only use it outdoors. They do make a indoor unit. But I don't know if it would zap something as small as a noseeum. But if I was being bothered I guess I would try, knowing I could return the unit.
1150468
i have not used it indoors but i am sure it would work. it is very bright tough. for outdoors it's kick ass.
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I have never used it for mosquitoes. Just for the bugs that munch on my tropical plants and flowers. And now that you asked this question, I have only seen one mosquito so far..hmmmmm..and I live in Florida.
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Yes!! I had zillions of those black gnats that had spread to a bunch of my potted plants. I tried that yellow sticky paper and the gnats LOVED it. I don't feel good about killing anything, but these guys had taken over my apartment. I fought back. I had the yellow sricky in all the offended pots for about a day and they were COVERED, about two weeks the gnats were gone. They never came back. :-)
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I have found it works best indoors. Maybe it might work outdoors if you spray it on someone or on something. It does stink , but not long lasting.
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We've been using it for three months and have had no issues with fruit flies or gnats. We empty it about twice a week.
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No, not safe to use on indoor citrus trees only if you plan to eat the fruit. Safe otherwise, works great on eliminating fungus gnats. It imitates nicotine. Nicotine sulfate was the only product that had the skull and crossbones on it when I worked at the garden store.
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We use it mostly outside, every now and then we will be bothered with mosquitoes getting inside and will spray, its never bothered our boxer. Hope this helps..Sue
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oh i hate gnats also!! so far i havent been bothered by them so im assuming they get zapped as well. it gets alot of moths also.
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Yes. I used one indoors last year when I had some kind of tiny flying bug from a plant I brought inside in the fall. It caught all of them.
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Yes. I actually purchased it originally to use when I lived in Hawaii, where the fleas had developed immunity to the poisons usually used to control them. The only thing that kept our property - indoors and out - under control was Precor. I will continue to use it outdoors when appropriate, though do consider what other insects you might be affecting in the area you're treating. If you want butterflies, for instance, don't treat near the garden that feeds them!
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Oh of course. I've only been using it indoors. The smell is bad, but it doesn't last long, and you won't have to spray a lot. One or two sprays in different areas will do. Don't worry about chasing the pest, they will fly into it and go off and die somewhere.
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We have had one for about a year. I'm not convinced it has been very effective at all. Had great expectations but ended up having to hire a professional exterminator.
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I have used it quiet a few times working on projects at night and hated having the garage door open because of the mosquitoes in S FL. Running the thermacell I can leave it open and at least enjoy the breeze without having to fear being swarmed. Some nights it has been so effective I haven't been bitten once.
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I've only used mine once in south texas for 3 days and didn't have any problems with mosquitoes. As bad as the mosquitoes are down here I was actually surprised. The only spot that I guess that could be a problem is the gaps in the corners next to the tailgate but they can easily be covered if need be.
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Yes I believe you can - but turely its an outdoor product.The flies indoor shall be limited and can be countered via insecticide. For indoor this may have an odour but keeping it away from seating area may resolve it
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It helps to keep them mosquitos away for awhile...then they seem to get used to it. Just used it at a soccer game in a river town last week and my husband and I were much more comfortable than many others. It was better than not using anything. I will say that this works pretty well for gnats and smells good. Absorbine Jr. (muscle and joint topical liquid) works much better for mosquitos, but is stinky. You can find it in the OTC pharmacy department at WalMart or Walgreens.
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The effectiveness decreases as more bugs get trapped on the glue board. When I originally installed the unit, I had a fruit fly problem and had to replace the boards about every 3 days. Now I just check every few days. The "fruit fly" unit in the kitchen has a board that has been in for over a week and has only 2 small flies, so its good for a while yet. The "gnat" unit in the back room next to the houseplant with is about half full after 3 days, so I'll probably have to replace it sooner.