Introduction to Biogents
Mass trapping is a measurable, insecticide-free approach to mosquito population suppression. By deploying high-efficacy, odor-baited traps at scale, host-seeking mosquitoes are continuously removed from the environment. Unlike area-wide chemical control, mass trapping is selective, scalable, and data-driven, with each trap providing quantitative performance metrics.
The approach addresses key challenges in modern mosquito control, including insecticide resistance, environmental sensitivity, and public acceptance. It is particularly suited for research trials, pilot programs, and operational deployments in settings where chemical interventions are limited or undesirable, and where demonstrated efficacy is required.
Mass trapping is not a single product but a system. Effective programs combine our high-performance traps, human-odor attractants, and (optionally) CO₂, strategic placement and density, consistent servicing, and ongoing monitoring. When properly implemented, removal rates exceed population replacement, leading to reduced biting pressure and sustained population suppression.
Biogents Traps
Biogents most renown trap for researchers, the BG-Sentinel, was initially developed to enable researchers all over the world to monitor host-seeking Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, and Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito. The BG-Sentinel trap incorporates patented trapping technology which comprises combinations of convection currents together with visual and physical stimuli and a patented human scent imitator.
The newest development is the suction trap „BG-Pro“ which offers the functions of the most widely used monitoring traps (EVS, CDC, and Sentinel) while providing Biogents‘ patented technology, production quality, and design expertise. In studies all over the world, the BG-Pro shows at least comparable performance to the original traps.
The passive and affordable BG-GAT trap specifically lures gravid Aedes mosquitoes and is ideal suited for mass trapping and monitoring in large-scale programs.
Biogents mosquito traps are proven to also control local mosquito populations and significantly reduce biting pressure and nuisance. Both trap types continuously eliminate mosquitoes and disrupt the natural population growth through environmentally friendly and selective measures without the use of insecticides or pesticides. They do not catch beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, or lady bugs, unlike conventional UV light traps. They are also easy to handle and operate and consume less than 5 watts. With over 100,000 mosquito traps sold, Biogents is one of the market leaders for tiger mosquito traps. The superior efficiency of Biogents mosquito traps has been scientifically proven by researchers worldwide.
BG-Counter
The BG-Counter upgrades your Biogents trap to a remote monitoring station that offers automated mosquito counting from anywhere at any time. The innovative smart device differentiates mosquitoes from other insects, counts them, and wirelessly transmits the results to a cloud server.
Via the web application you can manage your mosquito traps and get new insights into daily activity patterns, adult density indices, population dynamics, and effectiveness of your control activities.
Your benefits are
• Better treatment timing
• More effective treatment
• Better control for less money
• Manage your trap from the office
• Spend less time on trap visits and counting mosquitoes
