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WO2007045879A1
WO2007045879A1 PCT/GB2006/003891 GB2006003891W WO2007045879A1 WO 2007045879 A1 WO2007045879 A1 WO 2007045879A1 GB 2006003891 W GB2006003891 W GB 2006003891W WO 2007045879 A1 WO2007045879 A1 WO 2007045879A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M1/00—Stationary means for catching or killing insects
    • A01M1/02—Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices or substances, e.g. food, pheronones attracting the insects
    • A01M1/04—Attracting insects by using illumination or colours

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  • the present invention relates to an insect lure.
  • Insect lures are well known, and often include a form of trap or extermination device to capture and/or kill the lured insect.
  • Known insect lures utilise one or more fluorescent tubes.
  • a typical fluorescent tube simply flickers at mains frequency, typically being 50 Hz to 60 Hz. More sophisticated controllers are available but these are not typically used inihe field of insect lures as the cost is prohibitive.
  • an insect lure comprising an ultraviolet light source which can emit a constant or uniform ultraviolet light in a range of 280 nm to 380 nm.
  • an ultraviolet light source which can emit a constant or uniform ultraviolet light in a range of 280 nm to 380 nm.
  • an insect lure comprising an ultraviolet light source which can emit ultraviolet light in a range of 280 nm to 380 nm, and a means of controlling the flicker or pulsation of the emitted ultraviolet light.
  • an insect lure comprising a light source which, in use, emits a constant or uniform output of ultraviolet light in a range of 280 nm to-380 nm.
  • an insect lure comprising a light source which, in use, emits ultraviolet light in the range of 280 nm to 380 nm, and control circuitry for controlling a flicker or pulsation of the emitted ultraviolet light.
  • an insect trap comprising an insect lure in accordance with the third aspect or fourth aspect of the invention, and means for capturing or killing an insect attracted by the insect lure.
  • Figure 1 is a first embodiment of an insect lure, in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a generalised circuit diagram of the insect lure
  • FIG. 3 is a generalised circuit diagram of a second embodiment of an insect lure, in accordance with the invention.
  • Figures 4a to 4c show examples of layouts of light emitting devices forming parts of third to fifth embodiments, respectively, of insect lures, in accordance with the invention.
  • an insect lure 10 which comprises an enclosure 12 having a first, typically top, housing 14, a second, typically base, housing 16, and a cage 18 engaged with and between the first housing 14 and the second housing 16.
  • an ultraviolet light emitting device 20 Projecting downwardly from and positioned centrally or substantially centrally on the first housing 14 is an ultraviolet light emitting device 20, and provided within the first housing 14 is control circuitry 22 (see Figure 2) for controlling the ultraviolet light emitting device 20.
  • control circuitry 22 for controlling the ultraviolet light emitting device 20.
  • an ultraviolet light emitting device can alternatively or additionally be provided on the second housing 16.
  • the control circuitry 22 is connected to a mains power supply PS, but it may be powered by other means, such as battery or solar.
  • a reflector 24 is provided on the second housing 16, and the ultraviolet light emitting device 20 is oriented so that a beam of ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet light emitting device 20 is incident on the reflector 24.
  • the reflector 24 has a 360 degree, domed or convex reflecting surface so that incident ultraviolet light is radiated exteriorly of the insect lure 10, but, especially if a second ultraviolet light emitting device 20 is utilised and provided on the second housing 16, then the reflector 24 can be provided around or beneath the second ultraviolet light emitting device 20.
  • a second reflector 24 can be provided on the first housing 14.
  • the insect lure 10 also includes a trap device, to thus form an insect trap, which may kill or capture the insect.
  • the trap device in this embodiment is an electrified grid 26 which surrounds the or each ultraviolet light emitting device 20 and the or each reflector 24.
  • the electrified grid 26 can be continuously powered via a mains power supply.
  • the trap device can be adhesive paper or any other suitable means for trapping and killing an insect.
  • the or each ultraviolet light emitting device 20 described above is an ultraviolet light source 28 which can emit a constant, uniform or static ultraviolet light in a range of 280 nanometres (nm) to 380 nm, equating to the wavelengths of UV-A and UV-B.
  • the terms 'constant', 'uniform' and 'static' are intended to mean a light with no flicker or pulsation, unlike a fluorescent, typically mercury vapour discharge, tube which flickers or pulses typically at twice mains frequency.
  • the ultraviolet light emitted has a wavelength of or substantially of 365 nm, since it has been determined through recent research that this wavelength is the most attractive to insects.
  • the or each light emitting device 20 of the ultraviolet light source 28 is preferably a light emitting diode (LED) which emits ultraviolet light in the above-mentioned range of wavelengths, and preferably at or substantially at 365 nm.
  • the ultraviolet LED is particularly beneficial, since it can be operated using direct current (DC), to thus produce a constant, uniform or static light output.
  • the control circuitry 22 includes a pulsing circuit 30 which can impart flicker or pulsation to the emitted ultraviolet light, typically having a period in the range of 2 milliseconds (ms) to 100 ms.
  • flickering or pulsation provided by the pulsing circuit 30 is selectable, variable and controllable typically up to 400 Hertz (Hz) by, for example, providing an intermittent voltage.
  • control circuitry 22 can control the ultraviolet light source 28 to emit a constant ultraviolet light, as well as a flickering or pulsating ultraviolet light from 1 Hz up to and including 400 Hz.
  • the pulsing circuit 30 can simply power the ultraviolet light emitting devices 20 by providing an intermittent or periodic current.
  • the control circuitry 22 can include a user-interface 32 to allow manual selection, variation and/or setting of the pulsing circuit 30 and thus the imparted flicker or pulsation, and/or can include a function for automatic control, variation and/or setting, for example to take account of particular environments and/or insects.
  • the control circuitry 22 also includes an intensity circuit 34 which allows the intensity of the ultraviolet light source 28 to be controlled by controlling or varying the applied voltage or current.
  • an intermittent current supplied at an increased voltage either of which can be manually or automatically varied, a higher peak level of radiant flux can be emitted.
  • the duty cycle of the pulses which is on-time divided by pulse period, should be less than 5%, and the pulse on-time should be less than 5 ms. For example, a doubling of the operating voltage can provide a fifteen fold increase in current and thereby a fifteen fold increase in emitted radiant flux.
  • a further visible light source 128 is provided, in addition to the said ultraviolet light source 28.
  • the further visible light source 128 can emit visible light in a range of 450 nm to 600 nm.
  • visible light is output with a wavelength of or substantially of 525 nm.
  • the further visible light source 128 is controlled via further control circuitry 122. Consequently, the further visible light source 128 can emit a constant, uniform or static light, as well as a flickering or pulsing light over a range of 1 Hz to 400 Hz, and particularly at 10 Hz, via a further pulsing circuit 130.
  • the further visible light source 128 preferably comprises one or more visible light emitting devices 120, such as LEDs or filament bulbs.
  • the further control circuitry 122 can be manually controlled by the above-mentioned user-interface 32 to allow manual selection, variation and/or setting of the further pulsing circuit 130 and thus the imparted flicker or pulsation, and/or can include a function for automatic control, variation and/or setting of the further visible light source 128, and/or manual or automatic selection, setting and variation of a further intensity circuit 134.
  • the first embodiment is described as utilising one or more reflectors 24, it may be preferable to dispense with the or each reflector and to simply arrange a number of the light emitting devices 20, 120 between upper and lower surfaces of the enclosure 12 of the insect lure 10, 110.
  • Figure 4a shows a rectilinear or substantially rectilinear arrangement of light emitting devices 20, 120, typically being LEDs, of light sources 28, 128 of a third embodiment of the insect lure.
  • this arrangement is positioned vertically or substantially vertically, so that the row of light emitting devices 20, 120 extend in a generally North-South direction.
  • Figure 4b shows another rectilinear or substantially rectilinear arrangement of light emitting devices 20, 120 of light sources 28, 128 of a fourth embodiment of the insect lure. Although this arrangement is typically positioned vertically or substantially vertically, the row of light emitting devices 20, 120 extend in a generally West-East direction.
  • Figure 4c shows a circular or ring arrangement of the light emitting devices 20, 120 of light sources 28, 128 of a fifth embodiment of the insect lure. Again, this arrangement is typically supported in a vertical or substantially vertical plane.
  • the light emitting devices 20, 120 of each source 28, 128 can have the same or different arrangements.
  • Each light source 28, 128 can include more than one row or column of light emitting devices 20, 120.
  • a diffuser can be used.
  • control circuitry can control the or each light emitting device to emit a constant ultraviolet light for a predetermined period, followed by a pulsing or flickering ultraviolet light, or a series of pulsing or flickering ultraviolet light having changing frequency.
  • the sequence may be regular or irregular, and/or can include random sequences of an and off cycles.
  • the second visible light source is controlled to emit a flickering or pulsing visible light at a fixed or varying frequency, and vice versa.
  • the second light source can be an ultraviolet light source emitting ultraviolet light in the UVA range, being 400 nm to 315 nm, in the UVB range, being 315 nm to 280 nm, and/or in the UVC range, being below 280 nm.
  • the ultraviolet can also be emitted at the same or substantially same wavelength of 365 nm.
  • the frequencies of the two sources may be the same or different.
  • the or each light source can only flicker or pulse, without being able to emit a constant, uniform or static light.
  • the pulsing circuit or circuits of the control circuitry must be able to control and vary the frequency of flicker and/or pulsing.
  • pulsing circuits the flicker or pulsing can be controlled mechanically, instead of electronically.
  • a shutter element can be driven by a motor, or by convection derived from, for example, the or each ultraviolet light emitting device.
  • each ultraviolet light source will include a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices, a single light emitting device can be utilised. Additionally, more than two ultraviolet light sources can be provided.
  • the second embodiment includes further control circuitry, this may be incorporated with the control circuitry of the first embodiment.
  • Additional circuit components such as the further pulsing circuit and an intensity circuit for the second ultraviolet light source, can also be incorporated with the like circuits of the first embodiment.
  • the orientation of the or each ultraviolet light source can be selectable.
  • one or more baffles or blinds can be provided.
  • the materials of the insect lure are selected to prevent fluorescing in the visible spectrum. However, fluorescence outside the visible spectrum may occur and, indeed, may be advantageous.
  • the or each ultraviolet light source only emits ultraviolet radiation, and does not emit light in the visible wavelengths.
  • the surface of the reflector can be smooth or multi-faceted.
  • the reflector can also be flat, instead of domed or concave.
  • the dimensions of the reflective surface of the reflector can be proportional to the area of the beam incident thereon. Furthermore, multiple arrangements of reflectors and ultraviolet light sources can be provided to increase the angle or angles from which the ultraviolet light is visible to insects.
  • the spacing between, and relative orientation of, the multiple ultraviolet light sources can be selectable, for example via track mounting or pivoting.
  • Ultraviolet light sources can be included which emit ultraviolet light and visible light at wavelengths other than 365 nm and 525 nm.
  • the or each control circuit can include a monitoring circuit which monitors the output of the ultraviolet light sources at frequencies within the determined range of wavelengths, and to provide feedback control to modify the output of the light emitting devices to maintain the output within specified operating parameters, including but not limited to intensity, wavelength, temperature, duration, duty cycle, life cycle.
  • the power supply for the operation of the insect lure is preferably regulated, and when connected to a mains power supply, will typically include an AC to DC converter, so that the ultraviolet light emitting devices emit a constant, uniform or static ultraviolet light.
  • Synthetic or natural elements can also be incorporated into the insect lure, in order to attract more insects, including but not limited to pheromones, natural odours, gases, sound, colour, patterns, air movement, and/or temperature change.
  • the trap device can be dispensed with, simply leaving the lure; one or each intensity circuit can be dispensed with; and/or the light sources can be supported to lie in a horizontal plane, instead of a vertical plane.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appât pour insectes (10) qui comprend une source lumineuse ultraviolette (20) en mesure d'émettre une lumière ultraviolette constante ou uniforme dans une plage de 280 nm à 380 nm. Par conséquent, les problèmes relatifs au scintillement d'appâts pour insectes de type à tube fluorescent sont surmontés. De préférence, la lumière ultraviolette est émise à plus ou moins 365 nm lors de l'utilisation.
PCT/GB2006/003891 2005-10-22 2006-10-20 Appat pour insectes Ceased WO2007045879A1 (fr)

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GB0521590.0 2005-10-22
GB0521590A GB0521590D0 (en) 2005-10-22 2005-10-22 Insect lure and/or trap
GB0522123.9 2005-10-29
GB0522123A GB0522123D0 (en) 2005-10-22 2005-10-29 Insect lure and/or trap

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