UV insect removal

Effective and non-toxic solutions that exploit the properties of light to reduce insecticide usage.

Insectron® devices eliminate flying insects safely, extremely efficiently and without using chemicals.

The process takes advantage of a natural and scientifically observable phenomenon: the eyes of insects have a large number of facets that are particularly sensitive to ultraviolet light.

Insect removers work in two stages:

An irresistible light source attracts the insects

This trapping technique typically uses 368-nm UV-A emission lamps (harmless to humans) to attract any nearby flying insects, which are sensitive to this light source. The only role of this light is to attract insects – it does not kill them.

The insects are captured

After entering the device, the insects are trapped, either by a high voltage grid or a glue board, depending on the model.

GLUE BOARD OR HV GRID (ELECTROCUTION)?

Models with glue boards

These insect removers attract insects using UV-A light, then traps them with a specially designed board covered with glue. Increasingly popular with users (especially for quality audits), glue board insect removal systems have several advantages:

No noise or odour
Captures all flying insects, even the smallest
Hygienic, no risk of spattering from burned insects
The trap remains clean
Easy to count insect numbers (monitoring)
Easy to identify insect species
No risk of fires or sparks

Models with high-voltage grids

These insect removes electrocute any insects that come into contact with the grid placed in the centre of the system. The electrocuted insects are collected in a recovery tray.

Drawbacks:

Fire risk (from sparks)
Risk of spattering outside the trap during electrocution
Pulverised insect residue in the air (cross-contamination)
Unpleasant noise and odour
Counting difficult and inaccurate
Identification of captured insects impossible

Double spectrum traps (blue and green at different frequencies)

Insectron® offers an exclusive range of dual-spectrum insect removers that are even more effective. This technique is derived from a scientific study on insect behaviour conducted in the Netherlands.

RANGE OF AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

A large range of Insectron® equipment is available for professional applications:

Industrial models IN 100 – 200 – 300 – 400, effective over areas ranging from 100 to 400 m2.
Glue board (G) or Electrocution (E) models
Wall attachments (W) or suspended ceiling attachments (C)
Electrical protection index IP54, IP65 or ATEX
T2 commercial model

LEGISLATION AND ENVIRONMENT

All Insectron® equipment is non-chemical, non-toxic and completely harmless for humans and the environment. The Insectron® range is compliant with the most demanding standards and regulations.