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Mosqitter
Techstars '23East Stroudsburg, US · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Mosqitter manufactures chemical-free mosquito control devices that use heat, UV light, and CO2 to attract and trap mosquitoes, offering both compact indoor/outdoor and premium outdoor solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Also known as Mosqitter®
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Company profile
researched Sep 2026Mosqitter designs and sells mosquito traps that avoid pesticides and electric zapping. The devices imitate the cues of a living host — heat, scent, specific light wavelengths and, in the larger model, CO2 — to attract biting female mosquitoes, then draw them with a fan into a replaceable trapping net where they dehydrate. The company positions the approach as safe for children, pets and beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, and states devices also capture other flying pests including no-see-ums, gnats, midges, horseflies, wasps and moths.
The product line has two devices plus consumables. Mosqitter Mini ($199) is a plug-and-play unit for indoor and outdoor use covering up to one acre, weighing 4.1 lbs, measuring 15 x 7 x 7 inches, drawing 25 W at 120 V/60 Hz, with IPX-4 water resistance, two suction modes and a hanging strap. Mosqitter Grand ($1,999) is a stainless-steel outdoor unit covering up to two acres, weighing 70 lbs (32 kg) at 1360 x 490 x 490 mm, consuming 125 W, adding CO2 attraction (requiring a separately purchased 20 lb CO2 tank), app control and multiple operating modes. Accessories sold separately include Mosqilure mosquito attractant ($24.99), replacement trapping nets and a protective cover for the Grand ($67.99).
The company advises continuous 24/7 operation through the local mosquito season, saying users see fewer mosquitoes within days and that four to six weeks of use disrupts the breeding cycle for sustained reduction. It cites a 93% reduction in mosquito bites, noting actual catch rates vary with climate, species, placement and surrounding conditions.
Founding story
Co-founder Anastasiia Romanova traveled to the U.S. in 2018 in the aftermath of the 2016–2017 Zika virus outbreak and observed communities affected by mosquito-borne disease relying on chemical treatments and toxic fumes that also harmed bees, fish and other wildlife. Drawing on more than ten years of experience, she worked with engineers and entomologists to design, prototype and test a trap using natural attraction signals instead of pesticides; Olga Diachuk joined shortly afterwards as co-founder and COO.
Business model
Sale of hardware devices to consumers and commercial buyers, supplemented by recurring sales of consumables and accessories such as attractant cartridges, replacement trapping nets and protective covers; bulk business orders are handled via a contact form, and installment financing is offered at checkout.
One-time hardware purchases (Mini at $199, Grand at $1,999) with ongoing revenue from attractants, replacement nets, covers and bundles; financing options are offered to buyers.
Traction
Company materials cite presence in 8 countries on 5 continents, use since 2020 by hotels, resorts and conference organizers, deployment at the G20 Summit in India, installation at a JW Marriott resort, and more than 1,500 customers for the Grand. Product pages show 49 reviews for the Mini and 18 for the Grand.
Latest developments
On December 17, 2025 the company announced the U.S. launch of the Mosqitter Mini on Amazon at $199.99, described as its first major move into the U.S. consumer market and a shift from a business-to-business model toward direct-to-consumer sales.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history, risks & controversies
Market position
Mosqitter competes with electric zappers, repellent devices, coils and sprays, and with other trap systems such as DynaTrap, differentiating on chemical-free operation, patented attraction technology and a commercial-grade heritage. The company describes itself as a Ukrainian women-founded technology company in the climate-tech space.
Positioned against zappers, repellents and sprays on the basis of chemical-free operation, silent running without zapping noise, selectivity for biting pests while sparing pollinators, a replaceable net enabling touch-free cleaning, app control and two-acre coverage on the Grand, and patented technology developed with entomologists.
Technology
A biomimicry-based attraction system that imitates a living host: heat, scent attractant and tuned light wavelengths in the Mini, with CO2 added in the Grand, draw biting female mosquitoes to the unit, where a fan pulls them into a replaceable trapping net for touch-free disposal. The Grand adds app-based management, multiple operating settings and a stainless-steel all-weather enclosure. Press coverage describes eight years of research and development with entomologists and universities in North America, Europe and Latin America, resulting in 24 global patents.
Go-to-market
Direct-to-consumer sales through the company's own e-commerce site and, from December 2025, through Amazon in the United States, alongside an earlier business-to-business channel selling large-scale systems to hotels, resorts, conference organizers and event operators, plus reseller and distribution partners in Brazil, Ukraine and Greece.
Households with patios, gardens and yards, plus commercial and institutional users including apartment complexes, residential condos, hotels, resorts and restaurants, playgrounds and schools, large gardens, commercial patios and outdoor events.
Geography
The company states it operates in 8 countries across 5 continents, with a U.S. office at 562 Independence Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, and listed distribution partners in Brazil (Mosqitter Brazil), Ukraine (Topiar, TerraHome, Epicentrk) and Greece (Gemma). One report describes the company as headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. International shipping is available on request; free ground shipping is offered within the continental U.S. on orders over $200.
History
According to the company, Mosqitter began in 2018 after co-founder Anastasiia Romanova visited the United States following the 2016–2017 Zika outbreak and found mosquito control dependent on chemicals and fumes. She assembled engineers and entomologists to build an alternative, and Olga Diachuk later joined as co-founder and COO overseeing day-to-day operations. Since 2020 the Grand model has been sold to hotels, resorts and conference organizers. The technology was selected for mosquito protection at the G20 Summit in India, recognized as a breakthrough technology at CES 2022, and the company took part in the Techstars accelerator in 2023. In December 2025 it launched the Mosqitter Mini on Amazon in the U.S.
Risks & controversies
The company qualifies its 93% bite-reduction claim, stating actual catch rates vary with climate, mosquito species, device placement and surrounding conditions. Reported efficacy figures differ across sources (93% on company pages versus up to 90% in press coverage), as does the stated headquarters location (East Stroudsburg, PA on the company site versus Brooklyn, NY in press coverage). Press coverage notes that products of this type sold in the U.S. may need to comply with federal requirements including EPA registration. The company also references navigating geopolitical challenges tied to its Ukrainian roots.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 6
launches, deals, and filingsLarge-scale Mosqitter Grand 3.0 systems reported installed at international hospitality venues including a JW Marriott resort.
Press coverage states the company received non-dilutive funding and mentorship from the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund.
The company launched its Mosqitter Mini consumer device on Amazon, its first major move into the U.S. consumer market and a shift from a B2B to a direct-to-consumer model.
Company states it took part in the Techstars accelerator program in 2023.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Mosqittermosqitter.com · web
8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Mosqitter do?
- Mosqitter makes chemical-free mosquito traps that lure insects with heat, light, scent and CO2 for homes and commercial venues.
- Who founded Mosqitter?
- Mosqitter was founded by Olga Diachuk.
- Who are Mosqitter's investors?
- Mosqitter's investors include Angel One, Techstars, Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
- Where is Mosqitter headquartered?
- Mosqitter is headquartered in East Stroudsburg, US.