Known to some as ābug zappersā or electric fly killers, these devices work by luring in flying insects and other insects into the unitĀ with intense UV light.Ā Inside the unitĀ the insects areĀ thenĀ met with an electric grid of 2,000 volts or a glue board.Ā They makeĀ an excellent addition to your Integrated Pest Management programme.
So yes, electric fly control units do actually work!
Why do electric fly control units work?
It must firstly be emphasized that not all insects will be drawn to UV light, because not all are positively phototactic. Cockroaches, for example, are negatively phototactic thus explaining their scurrying behaviour when the lights are turned on. Fortunately, many insects are positively phototactic such as flies, wasps and moths. These insects use natural light, either from the sun or the moon, as a means of orientation and navigation. For example; maintaining an angle to the sun or moonās rays,Ā theyĀ maintainĀ a straight trajectory and a steady flight path.
Such attraction to light underlines the effectiveness of electric fly control units. Their basic design ensures that positively phototacticĀ insects,Ā especially flies,Ā are drawn to the units.
Electric fly control units are an effective pest control tool, butĀ with the wide range on the market placeĀ selecting the correct unit for your business can be time consuming.
Should you require assistance in selecting, installing or maintaining electric fly control units, please get in touch using our Contact Page.
