UP Trap, Outdoor Mosquito Trap

After researching the market of outdoor mosquito traps, we realized that although most of the products on the market were effective, they were rather expensive, required electricity, or looked primitive and unattractive.

We took on the challenge of designing an inexpensive, simple, yet versatile outdoor mosquito trap. In addition to making the trap effective, we wanted it to have an organic shape, so it could be placed anywhere without disturbing the view.

Thanks to our streamlined product development process and the quick feedback we received from potential customers, we came up with an effective, versatile, and inexpensive mosquito trap design.

Some customers have even called UP trap the best outdoor mosquito trap they ever used. The ability to produce many prototypes quickly allowed us to launch UP trap within just two months.

Because we designed the product to where it could be produced with 3D printing as well as injection molding, we were able to start the sales and test the market before investing in mass production tooling.

UP trap is currently available in our UP store.

Mosquito trap design at a glance

Scope	Functional research, airflow and attractant design, enclosure CAD, DFM
Environment	Outdoor use — rain, UV, insects, unattended operation
Deliverables	Production CAD, prototypes, molding package, renderings
Typical timeline	6-12 months

Traps only work if the physics works

Insect traps succeed or fail on attractant delivery and airflow, not styling. Too little draw and insects escape; too much noise or the wrong plume and they never approach. The enclosure then has to protect electronics outdoors for seasons at a time while remaining serviceable.

What we developed

We designed the intake and capture path around the airflow the mechanism actually needed, positioned attractant release for a usable plume, and built a weather-resistant enclosure with drainage, UV-stable materials and tool-free access for emptying. Parts were detailed for molding with minimal secondary operations.

Frequently asked questions

Do you design outdoor-rated electronics enclosures?

Yes — sealing, drainage, UV-stable materials and serviceability are standard considerations.

Can you test performance claims?

We coordinate functional testing so marketing claims are supported by measurable results.

How long does an outdoor product like this take?

Six to twelve months from concept to production-ready, depending on testing cycles.