Light Trap Model 2505 (Military Version)

Modern pest management requires surveillance data in order to plan control work. Field surveys are the foundation of an effective program. Data on the mosquitoes with the greatest potential to adversely affect public health and comfort, including data on mosquito density and distribution, are essential in order to plan and conduct effective control measures. Light traps are an easy, relatively low cost way to obtain an index of the number of mosquitoes in an area. This light trap was designed to be an efficient means for collecting samples of adult mosquitoes. Once collected, the mosquitoes can then be identified and counted to provide a statistical representation of the population density and type of species in any given area. Collecting a sample of mosquitoes using this light trap can provide invaluable information necessary for evaluation and control of the mosquito population.