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Get the most from your Bug Eater by reading the following information.
HOW TO USE YOUR BUG EATER
1. Add a squirt of any household liquid detergent to the tray for best results. Avoid highly scented ones. 2. Fill tray with water to level of line. The soap breaks down the surface tension allowing insects to drown once being blown downward into the water. 3. Plug the unit in and leave running. 4. Check the water level in the tray regularly.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PART OF THE BUG EATER UNIT IN WATER EXCEPT THE SLIDE-OUT TRAY LENSES OR REFLECTORS. TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUG EATER'S EFFICIENCY AND APPLICATIONS
1. Clean your units Perspex lens periodically to insure maximum airflow and ultraviolet radiation.
2. Remove or cover any stagnant water that may be around affected areas. Remove possible breeding grounds such as water in containers, tires, buckets, drums, s-traps, down pipes, check septic systems etc.
3. Cover with mesh sumps, down pipes septic or drains to stop adults laying larvae that continue to hatch, as it helps the BUG EATER do its job. The idea is to catch the adult before it lays larvae and eggs re-infesting the area. Make sure gutters and ground areas do not retain ponding water.
4. Remove any excess debris, material or leaves in gutters gardens and surrounds, keep lawns mowed.
5. Watch pot plants for any build up of water in sump traps. Flush all pots with water at least every 21days to be sure the breeding cycle of insects like mosquitoes is interrupted.
6.Neighbors and more BUG EATERS. The adjacent property can greatly affect the local infestations and bring in more problems to your area. Historical information reveals that if a number of adjoining properties have BUG EATERS, it breaks the breeding cycle in the area, which then leaves less chance of re-infestation. Encourage your neighbor to buy a BUG EATER also; you will be doing them and the area a favour.
7. Use only genuine ultraviolet lamps of the type originally specified for this unit. Use type BL or BLB available from No Bugs International Pty Ltd or any of its Agents. Cheap imports may not work.
ORGANIC OR RECYCLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Recycle the catch into the soil or compost. The catch of insects helps build up the constitution and structure of your garden soils, which improves worm numbers and soil texture. The BUG EATER'S catch - the decomposing bugs combined with household waste in a compost bin will help the return of worms and organisms to your soil and can assist in reducing the use of fertilizers. BIRD ARE INSECT'S NATURAL PREDATOR so just leave the tray out each morning and soon you will see a congregation of wildlife every day. If they're good bugs, at least they end up in the natural food chain. MOSQUITOES CONTROL FACTS
Female Mosquitoes are the only mossie that bite looking for protein (blood) for their breeding cycle. Once fertalised by the male they lay at random up to 1,000 eggs. The male dies and the female lives on to multiply. A female mosquito will generally go to carbon dioxide; heat or body smells of humans, birds or animals looking for blood. A BUG EATER will not always catch a female when humans are around, but it will catch the male - hence breaking the breeding cycle. MOSQUITOES DON'T NATURALLY TRAVEL FAR
Mosquitoes do not travel far in a lifetime. In fact it is said that generally only 75meters on average, except if caught in a wind. Your mossie problem will most probably be caused by localized breeding around your home. Breeding grounds located a distance away may cause re-infestation with changing weather conditions and prevailing winds, so it is important to keep the BUG EATER on to break the breeding cycle again. MOSQUITOES CAN HATCH IN 3 DAYS
When the surrounding conditions are right, with moisture & the right temperature, the females hatch in three days and start biting and breeding again. WHERE HARMLESS LARGE MOTHS AND BEETLES ARE BEING CAUGHT
You may not wish to trap some varieties of moths or beetles if they are harmless to your environment or garden. To avoid this select a suitable size chicken, bird or snake mesh and cover the unit. LAWN / ARMY GRUB (or Cut Worm)
These grubs/worms come from coddle moth or insects that lay under eves, fences, buildings or the soil. The BUG EATER has proven to be effective in preventing the hatching of the grubs. By catching the adult, the BUG EATER stops them laying one cocoon which can turn into hundreds of grubs. For best results place the BUG EATER under the eaves. The unit is extremely effective against many types of moths that are predators of the garden. ORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITERING
The BUG EATER catch is ideal for analysis and monitoring the types of insects that are around. For organic growers and Agri-Business they can see which insects are in the tray and identify a possible problem before it happens. To examine what is being caught use a chux cloth to strain the catch for examination. SANDFLIES AND THEIR HABITS
It is worth noting that both types of black light mentioned on the first page are effective in different ways. It appears that sandflies are generally at their worst at certain times of the moon and tide cycles. It is suggested to watch for the 1st quarter of the moon. This is when they appear to be most active in tidal areas. Sandflies seem to relate to moon cycles in some ways. BREEDING CYCLES OF INSECTS VARY
Experience, over many applications and uses of the BUG EATER, reveals that most insects do not travel far in a lifetime unless carried by a wind. It is worth noting that continued use, even when there are only few insects being caught, will reduce numbers and stop localized breeding grounds that may cause outbursts of large numbers when conditions are right. | 
