moth trap bulbs

[leigh]

Hi, I've been using a 15w black light bulb on my home made moth trap. Im trapping up to 35 moths each night. The trap is in my back garden which is overlooked by other houses on all sides so i cant use a very bright light. If i used a 15w actinic tube would my catch improve do you think?

Has anyone tried the bulbs often recommended for reptiles such as the EXO TERRA REPTI GLO 10.0 UVB DESERT TERRARIUM LAMP.

Thanks or the help.

[leigh]

What bulbs do you use?

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

I have run both Actinic and MV in the past and your right the MV bulb will really get your neighbours stirring! I now run a 15 watt Actinic on my Skinner trap and I get on a normal night about 150 moths. You will definately get more than 35. But at first it will overwhelm you if thats what you used to but don't be put off. Pot the ones you don't recognise and then stick them on here. We love id'ing!

Cheers Jake

[Adam Cheeseman]

I've never had any complaints from my neighbours about my MV bulb, which I leave on all night. Either because they're friendly or because I'm 6' 2"

Cheers,

Adam

[Birder1]

Im new to Moths can you tell me is there more than one shape of Actinic bulb I have been using a 15W Blueblack UV bulb but only got 10 moths in my trap.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Cheers

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

I've never had any complaints from my neighbours about my MV bulb, which I leave on all night. Either because they're friendly or because I'm 6' 2"

Wouldn't cut any ice with me if I was your neighbour - I'm 6' 4 1/2"!
;^)

Jim