Although the female is the biting mozzie, the key to eliminating mozzies is to kill off the males (the ones that don't bite). Mozzies don't travel far, so if you kill off the males, you eliminate the population entirely. The bugeater has a specially formulated UV light that attracts the male and then drowns it. No high voltage and no poisons.
What we are talking about here is a long term approach to mosquito control, not just a quick fix. So while your immediate concern is the little devils that are biting you now, the solution is to target and eliminate the entire breeding population! After using the bug eater, there is a noticeable drop in the population after 2 weeks, and with in a month of using it there are virtually no more mozzies.
You
need to think about the bugeater differently to other bug catchers/repellers.
If you turn on the bugeater every night from dusk to dawn, it will actually
eliminate your mozzie problem! You will see a difference within two weeks, by
4 weeks you will hardly be bothered by mozzies at all. It is the female mozzie
that bites, the bugeater is designed to catch the male, thus destroying the
breeding cycle. However it is not necessary to turn it on while you are using
your outdoor area. In fact you can remove it if you think it is out of place
while you are entertaining. So unlike other bug devices this one works when
you are not there!
BUG EATER lamps are specially engineered to provide the greatest attractant effectiveness. The BUG EATER bulb has proven to be the most effective light available. Imitation and cheap imported lights may look the same but are not as effective. The UV from BL or BLB lamps is the key, they can glow but UV may not be transmitted, if this is the case change the tube.
The bugeater is best placed where it attracts the most insects, since it works by line-of-sight, the best position is where the most insects can see it. Don't put it too high- you don't want them to have to work too hard to get to it. Move it around so it gets maximum coverage of your outdoor area. It comes with a mounting bracket, but buy extra ones if you want to move it around your yard. The bug eater is not a bug zapper, it attracts mozzies and then drowns them
OUTDOORS The BUG EATER is a directional insect control management device used around your outdoor living, business or Agribusiness area. The basic concept is to lure insects away from the areas where you play, relax, cook, swim or work. Being directional BUG EATERS draw the insects from areas you want to protect. If possible, it should not compete with the setting sun or night lights for the best result and maximum insect's attention. It works on line-of-sight, so the more bugs that can see it, the more it will attract and drown. For Agri-Business the placement will change depending on needs.
MOUNTING BRACKET The unit is easily removed from the mounting bracket and is portable. Do not (except in special cases) mount the unit higher than six (6) feet above the ground. Move the unit around. |
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For optimum results, your outdoor unit should be operated all night - on at dusk, off at dawn. Maximum efficiency is reached after twenty one (21) days of operation. The Black light UV tube is not like normal lights as it powers up the contents of the tube, such as lead, mercury and other elements. The power supply is important to make sure the bulb treats emissive material correctly so it can radiate the UV. Poor power, such as brown outs, thunderstorms, surges or intermittent use may shorten the life of the black light lamp.
The SK-14A light consumption is proximately that of a 25-watt incandescent bulb or about 0.6 kW per 24 hours. There is no warranty on bulbs.
ALL YEAR ROUND
Winter months (depending on climate) generally means the unit can be turned
off or stored. Years of uses show that whilst there may appear to be no insects
to speak of it may be worth turning the unit on before single insects start
emerging and breeding into thousands.
INDOORS
For mosquitoes, sandflies, fleas etc. place the unit in the darkest area possible,
being sure that the unit is best used for its directional facing of the black
light direct to the areas that you want to protect. For fleas place BUG EATER
close to where your pet either eats or sleeps. Leave the unit on continuously
while the fleas are in season. Empty regularly. Flies are primarily attracted
to smell, not light, however the BUG EATER black light is as good as any other
UV lights on the market and will catch flies in very limited applications, especially
where there is non competitive light emitted. BUG EATERS have recorded some
outstanding successes in food outlets, but have been ineffective in other applications
for flies; again, there are many different breeds and activities of flies. Insect
zappers are not safe to use in food areas- the bugeater does not use electrocution
REPLACEMENT OF LAMP
Disconnect power before working on the unit. Use a screwdriver or finger, insert
in slot at center along the bottom edge of the lens. Gently pull the centre
of the lens away from the unit to remove the lens allowing access to the lamp.
The lamp is removed by rotating the lamp approximately a quarter turn in either
direction. The starter in the SK-14A model is located at the rear bottom right
of the unit. It is advisable to replace the starter with the tube in SK-14A
models.
BLACK LIGHTS - There are two different types used in Bug Eaters. (2) Black Tubes (BLB) - F8T5BLB These black light blue tubes are available as an accessory. They have a black/blue coating on the tube to filter out the white light and just leave UV being transmitted. These lights may be preferred in areas where a bright light is not required - such as in hotels, resorts and where white light is a nuisance to others around. |
LENS BULB COVER: The lens of this unit is molded of special UV transmitting clear plastic material. Substituting with other types of clear plastic or glass may render the unit ineffective. Replacement lenses, reflector, bulbs and other parts are available from BugKiller.com.au. (LENS STARTER IN SK14A)
BLACK
LIGHT - HOW IT WORKS - THE SPECIAL BUG EATER BULBS
Most pesty insects are night flyers and are attracted to a spectrum that comes
from a black light source. BUG EATER lamps are specially engineered to provide
the greatest attractant effectiveness for outdoor & indoor protection. The
BUG EATER bulb has proven to be the most effective available. A BLB tube (black
in appearance) may be more effective in some coastal sandfly areas or other
specialised applications.
BUG EATER STANDARDS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(AS/NZS 3350.1 & IP/AS1939-1990) Approval #CS7192N
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PART OF THE BUG EATER UNIT IN WATER EXCEPT THE SLIDE-OUT TRAY LENSES OR REFLECTORS.
TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUG EATER'S EFFICIENCY AND APPLICATIONS
Female Mosquitoes are the only mossie that bite looking for protein (blood) for their breeding cycle. Once fertalised by the male they lay at random up to 1,000 eggs. The male dies and the female lives on to multiply. A female mosquito will generally go to carbon dioxide; heat or body smells of humans, birds or animals looking for blood. A BUG EATER will not always catch a female when humans are around, but it will catch the male - hence breaking the breeding cycle.
MOSQUITOES
DON'T NATURALLY TRAVEL FAR
Mosquitoes do not travel far in a lifetime. In fact it is said that generally
only 75meters on average, except if caught in a wind. Your mossie problem will
most probably be caused by localized breeding around your home. Breeding grounds
located a distance away may cause re-infestation with changing weather conditions
and prevailing winds, so it is important to keep the BUG EATER on to break the
breeding cycle again.
MOSQUITOES CAN HATCH IN 3 DAYS
When the surrounding conditions are right, with moisture & the right temperature,
the females hatch in three days and start biting and breeding again.
WHERE HARMLESS LARGE MOTHS AND BEETLES ARE BEING CAUGHT
You may not wish to trap some varieties of moths or beetles if they are harmless
to your environment or garden. To avoid this select a suitable size chicken,
bird or snake mesh and cover the unit.
LAWN / ARMY GRUB (or Cut Worm)
These grubs/worms come from coddle moth or insects that lay under eves, fences,
buildings or the soil.
The BUG EATER has proven to be effective in preventing the hatching of the grubs. By catching the adult, the BUG EATER stops them laying one cocoon which can turn into hundreds of grubs. For best results place the BUG EATER under the eaves. The unit is extremely effective against many types of moths that are predators of the garden.
ORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITERING
The BUG EATER catch is ideal for analysis and monitoring the types of insects
that are around. For organic growers and Agri-Business they can see which insects
are in the tray and identify a possible problem before it happens. To examine
what is being caught use a chux cloth to strain the catch for examination.
SANDFLIES
(MIDGIES) AND THEIR HABITS
It is worth noting that both types of black light mentioned on the first page
are effective in different ways. It appears that sandflies are generally at
their worst at certain times of the moon and tide cycles. It is suggested to
watch for the 1st quarter of the moon. This is when they appear to be most active
in tidal areas. Don't make the sandflies work too hard to get themselves drowned.
Keep the bugeater lower to the ground ideally around 80cm to a metre (2-3 feet).
A lot of success has been reported using the bugeater around horse stables to
remove horse midge.
Sandflies seem to relate to moon cycles in some ways.
BREEDING CYCLES OF INSECTS VARY
Experience, over many applications and uses of the BUG EATER, reveals that most
insects do not travel far in a lifetime unless carried by a wind. It is worth
noting that continued use, even when there are only few insects being caught,
will reduce numbers and stop localized breeding grounds that may cause outbursts
of large numbers when conditions are right..
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