Dancersend

By Dancersend

My new moth trap

Introducing my new moth trap! After concerns about upsetting the neighbours by placing my Skinner trap with twin actinic lights in the best bit of the garden, I decided to try a black light. I ordered a 25W compact flourescent black light, then set about building a trap around it a couple of days ago. Plastic box and lid, plastic funnel, outside light fitting from Homebase, some wood offcuts and cable I already had - total cost just under £20, slightly less than the bulb! I tried it last night, as you can see here, and I think I did almost as well as with the Skinner. No more worries about lighting up the neighbourhood now! A couple of new moths for the garden, including Double-striped Pug - see extra photo.

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