Where should a mosquito light trap ideally be set to attract mosquitoes from a larger area?

A mosquito light trap should ideally be set in an area where it can effectively attract mosquitoes from a broad region. A windy bluff would typically have airflow that can help disperse the carbon dioxide and other attractants emitted from the trap over a wider area.

In scenarios without wind, such as calm environments, the local concentration of mosquitoes can be lower since they have no incentive to move towards the trap. This makes it less effective at attracting mosquitoes from a larger radius. Similarly, placing a trap in a dense forest might limit the reach of the attractants due to the natural barriers present as opposed to a more open or elevated area where the wind can carry the signals. Setting a trap near a bustling urban area might lead to some attraction due to human activity, but urban settings might also have numerous distractions for mosquitoes that could lead them elsewhere.

Thus, a windy bluff presents the best opportunity for a mosquito light trap to attract insects from a larger geographical area due to the enhanced distribution of the attractants carried by the wind.