Insects are not only painful bites and an annoying factor. In fact, small saboteurs are carriers of germs and viruses, and this is a direct threat to health.
So you need to get rid of insects without fail, the only question is how to do it. Today you can find on sale an electrical appliance to fight flies and mosquitoes - this is an insecticidal lamp. We’ll get to know this device better and find out how effectively it eliminates insects.
Insect Control Methods
Small flying pests are either scared off by an unpleasant odor or ultrasound, or they are killed with the help of various toxic substances that are relatively safe for humans. There are many sprays, aerosols, creams and devices that work according to one of these two principles. Their performance is different, but the question remains open about the safety of all these drugs for humans, because they contain harmful substances, even in low concentrations.
You can use folk methods of controlling insects, that is, use various odorous substances. But they, as a rule, are ineffective and operate for a very small period of time. And the safety requirements for health are not always met: a person may have an allergic rash, irritation and headache due to a strong pungent odor.
Someone will say that ultrasonic devices are absolutely safe, but consumers are questioned by the presence of two control modes: in the presence of a person and in the absence of people in the room.
Insecticidal lamps from flies, mosquitoes and other winged insects are very effective and at the same time completely safe - as the manufacturers of these devices assure. And this confidence is based on the principle of the device.
Insecticidal lamp against insects
The device is a small metal (plastic) case in which one or more ultraviolet lamps are installed. They emit light with the wavelength most attracting insects. And when they fly up, they fall on a metal fine-mesh lattice under voltage, which closes the lamps. After electric shock, insects fall on a special removable pan: it is located under the lamps, it is easy to extend and clean it.
The insecticidal lamp copes well with pests such as flies, mosquito wasps, moths.
But when using the device, there are also drawbacks: a lamp lures insects well only in the absence of bright sunlight or artificial lighting. Therefore, the device is recommended to be installed in shaded places.
Insecticidal lamps: instructions for installing and using the device
- The device is installed at a height of 2-5 m.
- The lamp is mounted on a wall or ceiling.
- At installation it is necessary to avoid too lit places and drafts.
- Ultraviolet lamps lose their effectiveness over time, so they need to be replaced annually.
- The insecticidal lamp does not need any special care, no contaminants form on the grate, but you need to periodically clean the tray.
Security
Manufacturers claim that the device is 100% safe. It does not contain any harmful substances that are used in electrofumigators. The device does not emit any odors, only light harmless to human eyes.
A current of only 13 mA is supplied to the metal grate, so that it cannot harm human health, even if you grab it with your hands. Sellers of such devices like to have a mini-performance when they talk about the safety of insecticidal lamps. They take a metal pin and drive them along the grill, which clearly demonstrates the absence of any damage from electric shock. To those who still doubt, they remind that the lamp needs to be installed high enough so that small children will still not be able to touch the grill.
Where to apply
The production of insecticidal lamps is a process in which developers must consider all the safety requirements for devices in rooms with special requirements. For example, there are models that are not equipped with a special tray for insects, so the remains of insects fly to the floor. This is completely unacceptable in some enterprises, in particular, in food warehouses, shops, food industry workshops, etc. In such conditions, insecticidal lamps are used with enhanced exposure to light (green light increases efficiency by 30%) and a recessed tray. For industrial facilities, there are models with several lamps and increased dimensions, which allows you to protect a large area. Many devices are immediately equipped with unbreakable shatterproof lamps, which also adds safety advantages.
So an insecticidal lamp can be used everywhere, you just need to choose a device with the right characteristics.
Customer reviews
Many consumers were delighted with this device. The insecticidal lamp copes very well with flies, midges and mosquitoes and 100% justifies the money spent on it. Buyers note that this is a great replacement for electrofumigators, which often emit an unpleasant odor and which sometimes cause a headache. The safety of the device is also pleasing to consumers: the device does not contain any harmful substances and does not emit dangerous toxins, which means that it can be used in rooms where pregnant women and children are. In general, there are a lot of positive reviews about these devices and very few negative ones.
The disadvantage is the fact that the device well destroys flying insects, namely flying ones, since others simply do not get to it. So ants, spiders and small bugs, most likely, will not go anywhere.
Also, consumers sometimes refer to the lack of autonomy of the device. That is, buyers know that for such a lamp to work, electricity is needed, which means you can not take it for barbecue or fishing. Although, perhaps, they are simply not familiar with the entire range of products, since stand-alone insecticidal lamps with solar or conventional batteries have long been on sale.