How Halo Terra Works
Nature without interruption.
From your first site assessment to ongoing maintenance, Halo Terra provides a fully managed mosquito control service designed to help homeowners, lifestyle estates and luxury lodges enjoy their outdoor spaces with confidence.
Using world-leading BioGents mosquito trap technology, we install, service and maintain your system, so you don't have to.
A Managed Mosquito
Control Service
More than a mosquito trap.
Halo Terra isn't simply installing mosquito traps—we provide a professionally managed mosquito control service designed around your property and your lifestyle.
Every installation begins with a detailed site assessment before our team installs and positions each BioGents trap for maximum effectiveness.
From there, we continue to monitor, maintain and service your system, replacing attractants and refilling CO₂ where required so you can simply enjoy your outdoor spaces.
You enjoy the outdoors. We manage the mosquitoes.
How the System Works
Nature inspires the solution.
Mosquitoes don't randomly fly around looking for people. They rely on a combination of scent, carbon dioxide and visual cues to locate their next meal.
BioGents technology has been developed to replicate these natural signals, attracting mosquitoes away from the people enjoying your outdoor spaces.
Mosquitoes Detect Human Cues
Every time we breathe, we release carbon dioxide along with naturally occurring body scents that mosquitoes use to locate people.
The Trap Mimics a Person
BioGents traps combine scientifically developed attractants with controlled CO₂ release (where applicable) to imitate the signals mosquitoes naturally seek.
Mosquitoes are Drawn to the Trap
Instead of flying towards your family, guests or customers, mosquitoes are attracted towards the BioGents system.
Patented Airflow Captures Them
Once mosquitoes approach the trap, a patented airflow system quietly draws them into the collection chamber.
Halo Terra Keeps Everything Working
Our team returns on a scheduled basis to service every system, replacing attractants, refilling CO₂ and ensuring your mosquito management continues performing at its best.
Professional Placement Makes All the Difference
Not every property experiences mosquito activity in the same way.
Mosquitoes breed, rest and travel through different parts of your garden depending on vegetation, water sources, shade and wind conditions.
During every site assessment, Halo Terra carefully plans the placement of each mosquito trap to intercept mosquitoes before they reach patios, entertainment areas and outdoor living spaces.
Professional placement is one of the biggest reasons managed mosquito control consistently outperforms DIY installations.
That's why every Halo Terra installation is individually designed.
Why Choose a Managed Service?
The difference is everything we do after installation.
DIY Mosquito Trap
- Purchase equipment
- Install yourself
- Source attractants
- Replace CO₂
- Remember servicing
- Trial and error placement
- DIY maintenance
Halo Terra Managed Service
- Complete system supplied
- Professional installation
- Attractants included
- CO₂ included
- Servicing scheduled by Halo Terra
- Professionally assessed
- Fully managed
Inspired by nature. Backed by science.
BioGents technology has been developed through years of scientific research and is trusted by researchers, organisations and professionals around the world. Halo Terra combines this proven technology with a fully managed service designed specifically for South African homes, lodges and outdoor hospitality environments.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Halo Terra's managed mosquito control service.
Traps begin catching mosquitoes within the first few days when correctly positioned and operated continuously. The reduction in mosquito activity builds over time as mosquitoes are intercepted before they can continue the breeding cycle. BioGents notes that noticeable reductions in biting pressure can occur within a few days, although results vary depending on mosquito pressure, weather, trap placement and the surrounding environment.
We'll make sure your system is correctly positioned and maintained, giving it the best possible conditions to perform.
Yes. BioGents traps are insecticide- and pesticide-free, making them suitable for use around children when installed and used correctly. The traps attract and capture mosquitoes rather than spraying insecticides into the surrounding environment.
Yes. BioGents states that its mosquito traps are safe around children and pets because they do not use insecticides or pesticides. As with any outdoor equipment, traps should be positioned appropriately and used according to the product instructions.
There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. The number of traps required depends on the size and layout of the property, mosquito pressure, vegetation, breeding areas and the areas you want to protect.
That's why we don't simply sell you a number of traps. We assess your property first and recommend the appropriate setup for your environment.
Yes. A low-power 12 V, 4 W electrical supply for the trap. The CO₂ supply is separate from the electrical connection.
If electricity isn't available where the trap needs to be positioned, we can assess the property and determine whether an appropriate installation is possible.
The frequency of maintenance depends on the trap model, operating conditions and consumables being used.
With Halo Terra, you don't need to keep track of when something needs attention. We manage your system as part of your ongoing service, including scheduled servicing and replacement of consumables such as attractants and CO₂ where applicable.
Our team takes care of the details so you don't have to.
Depending on your system, a service visit can include checking the trap and its components, replacing attractants and other consumables when required, checking the CO₂ supply, inspecting the equipment and ensuring the system remains correctly positioned and operational.
If anything needs attention between scheduled services, our team can assist.
Absolutely.
Our managed mosquito control service is designed for environments where outdoor spaces are an important part of the experience, including luxury lodges, safari properties, hospitality venues, estates and private homes.
For lodges, we'll assess guest areas, dining spaces, walkways, gardens and other outdoor areas to develop a system around how your property actually operates.
Traps operate without insecticides, using mosquito attractants, airflow and other cues to attract and capture mosquitoes.
However, mosquito populations are influenced by surrounding breeding sites and environmental conditions.
Halo Terra's approach is to provide an environmentally responsible mosquito management solution that reduces reliance on routine chemical spraying, while taking a broader view of mosquito control at each property.
No mosquito control system can guarantee 100% elimination of mosquitoes outdoors. New mosquitoes can enter from surrounding areas, and effectiveness depends on factors including trap placement, weather and local mosquito populations.
The goal is to significantly reduce mosquito activity and biting pressure, rather than promise a completely mosquito-free environment.
Trap placement is one of the most important parts of an effective mosquito management system.
We recommend placing traps in shady, humid and wind-protected areas near vegetation, where mosquitoes naturally rest and travel. They should not simply be placed directly beside the people you're trying to protect.
Halo Terra assesses your property and selects locations based on the landscape, outdoor living areas and mosquito activity.
No, the trap does not damage beneficial insects such as butterflies, bees or ladybirds.
Ready to Reclaim Your Outdoor Spaces?
Spend less time worrying about mosquitoes. Spend more time enjoying the outdoors.
Whether you're protecting your family home, creating unforgettable guest experiences or managing outdoor spaces for an entire estate, Halo Terra provides professionally managed mosquito control tailored to your property.