Attractant principles
The attractant elements used in Bantix’s systems are as follows and the company
offers two models, either with (Master) or without (Satellite) CO2 dispersion
mechanism.
Insects are attracted to by CO2, lactic acid, octenol, temperature, light, sound,
and perceived movement.
A fan disables flight and forces drowning in the water tray. Drowning is
accelerated by reduced surface tension created by inclusion of a surfactant.