Baygon Anti-Dengue Mosquito Mats
About two months ago I bought two boxes of Baygon Anti-Dengue Mosquito Mats, with 30 mats in each pack. As I was running out I picked up another two packs the other day. BUT, I made a shopping mistake; I saw what I wanted, what I had picked up before, but didn’t look at the item properly, or even check the price.
What I did know was that the box was the same size, the same colour and in the same place on the shelves.
When opening the pack however, I wondered why it was almost empty, while the last box had been full.
I hadn’t seen that the box only held 10 mats, not the 30 that I had assumed. It was MY mistake for not checking, but I also think that Baygon have placed these 10 mats in a large box, the same size as the 30 pack, on purpose to catch us when we are not thinking properly.
The pack of 10 cost 34.75 pesos per pack. So at that price, 30 mats would be 104.25 pesos
The 30 pack had a price of 74.75 pesos (I checked this later), not much more than 2 boxes of 10 at the above price.
This is the top of the same sized box that is full and holds 30 mats.
Do the Baygon Anti Mosquito mats work when used in the little Electric Heaters ?
I’ve used a Baygon spray recently that only stunned a mosquito when I sprayed it head on, and it flew off 5 minutes later, so I am not going to say that something works when it doesn’t.
I have a desk in my living room where I work, and I was always getting mozzie bites on my ankles, 3 or 4 every night. I kept a fly spray handy, and was always using it, but still got bites every night.
I then tried the Baygon heater and mat.
Every night that I had it on, I was bite free. The days that I forgot to put it on, I did notice a bite, and immediately plugged it in. This kept my bites to a minimum.
I do believe 100% that these mats work, but maybe only for a small area. I think they quote 20 square metres.
Each Mat lasts for 8 hours, and I tend to use them from about 3pm and unplug it in the morning, about 18 hours later.
The Cost of Baygon Anti Mosquito Mat usage
These units are claimed to use 5 Watts of electricity
At 8 hours use per day, this would therefore be 40 watts per day or 14,600 watts per year.
That is 14.6Kwh which, at a cost of 10 pesos per Kwh, would be 146 pesos per year in Electricity Costs
365 days use at 34.75 pesos per 10 mats works out at 1,269 peso for the year.
Total cost for ONE YEAR, with 8 hours use per day, is therefore about 1,400 to 1,500 pesos (125 pesos per month)
I bought one and haven’t tried plugging it yet because I read on the box that it’s not to be used on extension cords and I only have one outlet in my room and am only using extension cords. Can anyone enlighten me why it cannot be used on extensions cords?
I would guess so that you be sure it is safe.
They also say: “Plug only into a properly functioning wall outlets where device is ventilated.”
If you use an extension cord, you could end up with the item lying on a carpet, or a rug, where the heat could cause a fire.
I have a different item, an actual 1 kWh heater, that is also supposed to be used plugged into a wall outlet, and not to be used with a extension cord. I did use it with an extension cord, but I have made up something to ensure it cannot accidentally lie on the ground, or otherwise end up in a fire risk situation.
Thank you for writing an informative article! Very effective for us, too, and I’ve tried all sorts of things: citronella oil in diffuser, oil-based citromint spray, insect repellant lotions, spraying the room with chemicals, etc. The only thing I’m worried about is keeping this on for 8 hours in a 30sqm bedroom.
I used two each day, so about 16 hours per day. Seemed OK to me.
I thought you could only use it safely for 8 hours? I was worried about the device overheating. By the way, I wrote Baygon and this is what they said:
“Dear Mrs. April,
Thank you for contacting us.
In response to your query, it is still safe to use the Baygon Anti-Dengue Mat in an air-conditioned room, and the Baygon product can still be effective in killing mosquitoes. However, kindly be reminded that if your air-conditioner has an air purifying function, the effectiveness of the Baygon Anti-Dengue Mat may decrease a little.
As long as the instructions and label are strictly followed, you can use the Baygon Anti-Dengue Mat in your air-conditioned room safely.
If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to call us or drop us an email.
Thank you for choosing SC Johnson – your business is valued.
Regards,
Neville Majos Anak Rowin Umpok
Consumer Representative”
Is it safe to use baygon anti dengue mat for infants? Is it not harmful for infants to inhale??? Pls reply