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Cheapest Black Light trap?

Started By staylor1490 , Jul 18 2020 5:51 PM

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#1 Offline staylor1490 - Posted July 18 2020 - 5:51 PM

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What is the cheapest but also quality black light trap I can buy? I'm thinking about getting one of the 1/2 acre Dynatraps on eBay for $80, but I would like to buy something more suited to ants.


#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted July 18 2020 - 6:10 PM

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Just get one of these bulbs and screw it in to any lamp. https://www.amazon.c...ob_b_asin_title
Shine it on a white sheet draped over something, and you’ll be in business.
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#3 Offline staylor1490 - Posted July 18 2020 - 6:38 PM

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Just get one of these bulbs and screw it in to any lamp. https://www.amazon.c...ob_b_asin_title
Shine it on a white sheet draped over something, and you’ll be in business.

I tried doing something like that but the setup wasn't waterproof.


#4 Offline FSTP - Posted July 18 2020 - 7:41 PM

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why does it need to be water proof? are you black lighting in the rain or something ?


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#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted July 19 2020 - 3:00 AM

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A blacklight should definitely not be left on in the rain. On a deeper level, they should not be left on unattended for long periods of time. Light pollution from humans is very disruptive to nocturnal flying insects and migratory birds. I personally only blacklight for an hour or so while I can actively monitor, then I turn it off.
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#6 Offline staylor1490 - Posted July 19 2020 - 4:03 AM

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why does it need to be water proof? are you black lighting in the rain or something ?

There are a lot of intermittent showers where I live, it would be a pain constantly bring back my setup inside and then bring it out again just because it rained.


#7 Offline DDD101DDD - Posted July 19 2020 - 6:19 AM

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why does it need to be water proof? are you black lighting in the rain or something ?

There are a lot of intermittent showers where I live, it would be a pain constantly bring back my setup inside and then bring it out again just because it rained.

 

Maybe get an umbrella and prop it up over the light.
 


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#8 Offline gcsnelling - Posted July 19 2020 - 9:20 AM

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As far as I am concerned the biggest reason to not leave your light unattended for extended periods is the danger of theft.


#9 Offline staylor1490 - Posted July 19 2020 - 10:44 AM

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why does it need to be water proof? are you black lighting in the rain or something ?

There are a lot of intermittent showers where I live, it would be a pain constantly bring back my setup inside and then bring it out again just because it rained.

 

Maybe get an umbrella and prop it up over the light.
 

 

The amount of light dispersed would be greatly decreased. Also, the power cord would also be exposed to the elements.

 

 

As far as I am concerned the biggest reason to not leave your light unattended for extended periods is the danger of theft.

I'll be blacklighting on private property.


#10 Offline Antkeeper01 - Posted September 10 2020 - 10:53 AM

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why does it need to be water proof? are you black lighting in the rain or something ?

There are a lot of intermittent showers where I live, it would be a pain constantly bring back my setup inside and then bring it out again just because it rained.

 

Maybe get an umbrella and prop it up over the light.
I know this is a little late but get a white umbrella

 


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