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Post by hank on May 19, 2015 16:08:01 GMT
 trap_8549 800 x 533 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr Here's my 'Bucket' trap. It can be made for about £25 if you're handy with tools. 2 buckets from Wickes at £1 each A 230mm ( 9 inch ) plastic funnel . Under £4.00 A 15 watt Blacklight U/V bulb. Under a tenner. A batten light fitting . £3.00 ish from B&Q A clear plastic plant saucer 10 or 12 inch about £8.00 plastic/Perspex or similar for the 3 vanes. The funnel is a push fit in the cut out bottom of a bucket. The buckets are not bolted together, they just have 2 small bolts pushed through the rim where the wire handles were. I decided to 'hang' the bulb upside down, to allow better access for the moths. The rest is screwed together, but could be glued together. At first it seemed a failure. Then I started getting Chestnuts and Quakers - but that was all! I decided that a 15 watt U/V bulb probably won't attract Moths from a distance, so I moved the trap around the garden and put it under a tree. About a week ago I had a - common Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Pale tussock and a White Ermine, I was quite pleased. Here's a couple of photos...............  Pale Tussock_1356 800 x 800 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr Pale Tussock  White Ermine_1372 800 x 571 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr White Ermine |
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Post by htcdude on May 20, 2015 14:40:45 GMT
Nice idea and some nice moths too  Nige |
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Post by petecollins on May 22, 2015 14:58:02 GMT
Well done!
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2015 6:31:37 GMT
Good idea hank! Very creative.
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Post by lizb on May 25, 2015 10:13:35 GMT
Interested in your trap as my first trap last year, made by my partner, also used black UV light - ours was 20watt. We use a plastic recycling box as a base with a Perspex sheet on top which has a hole cut in it for the funnel. The main criterion for the top is that it should be rigid so it can be easily removed without disturbing the moths. The black UV light does not attract as many moths as the brighter lights but it is very neighbour-friendly meaning we can use it around the garden. (I have another trap as well with a bright light but only use that where near the house where I can screen it from neighbours). At the moment the light on our home made trap is suspended from any upturned hanging basket container, but I think yours is much better. I have been nagging my other half to improve this for some time and now I have shown him your design as a suggestion. Another advantage of this type of home made trap is that it is easily portable. It can be packed safely in the car boot for taking on trips to friends and relatives. |
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Post by hank on May 31, 2015 9:29:31 GMT
Interested in your trap as my first trap last year, made by my partner, also used black UV light - ours was 20watt. We use a plastic recycling box as a base with a Perspex sheet on top which has a hole cut in it for the funnel. The main criterion for the top is that it should be rigid so it can be easily removed without disturbing the moths. The black UV light does not attract as many moths as the brighter lights but it is very neighbour-friendly meaning we can use it around the garden. (I have another trap as well with a bright light but only use that where near the house where I can screen it from neighbours). At the moment the light on our home made trap is suspended from any upturned hanging basket container, but I think yours is much better. I have been nagging my other half to improve this for some time and now I have shown him your design as a suggestion. Another advantage of this type of home made trap is that it is easily portable. It can be packed safely in the car boot for taking on trips to friends and relatives. Hi. I made mine for the same reasons as yourself, it is neighbour-friendly. As for attracting moths, I find it a bit hit or miss and it depends on where it gets placed. So rather than expect it to attract moths from a distance you have to move it around. This trap has certainly attracted moths that my 60watt MV trap could not. |
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Post by stigofthedump on May 31, 2015 11:08:34 GMT
Think I might just be able to have a go at this Hank. Cheers for posting it.
Vince. |
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Post by hank on Jun 6, 2015 16:38:58 GMT
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Post by hank on Jun 7, 2015 20:10:41 GMT
Moved it under a Trachycarpus palm last night. It trapped a total of 4 ! But were new to me this year . Shuttle shaped dart Muslim moth Flame shoulder and Small Phoenix ( below)...  Small Phoenix_1799 800 x 571 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr |
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Post by htcdude on Jun 8, 2015 9:04:19 GMT
Getting a nice selection there hank Not heard of a Muslim moth, there is a Muslin though  Nige |
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Post by hank on Jun 8, 2015 9:17:53 GMT
Getting a nice selection there hank Not heard of a Muslim moth, there is a Muslin though Nige Ooops! I type too fast  |
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