Power-factor Correction Capacitors
Power-factor Correction Capacitors reduce the power consumption of MV
Bulbs and Chokes, so are recommended if using a MV Trap from a limited
power source such as a generator.
Control Boxes
Waterproof control boxes to IP56 supplied with two compression flanges
Light Sensor
This photo-cell can be wired into the Control Box and will switch on
the power to the lamp at dusk and turn it off at dawn. Suitable for Actinic
and MV Traps.
Full Kits
(include choke, control box, bulb and bulb holder) Wiring instructions
provided
If you wish to have a light sensor or capacitor included in your kit,
please add the code number and cost to your order.
Fully wired kits can be provided, please add £15.00 to the above
costs.
Please ring if you have any queries or need advice about your order
Specimine pots and jars
SP1, SP2, SP4, SP5 & SP6 are Glass Specimen Pots with plastic push-fit
lids
SP3 is a plastic container with plastic cap
COMPLETE MOTH TRAPS
All our moth traps are made from 4mm exterior grade ply and are painted
white. Each trap comes complete with basic electrical components and is
collapsible for transportation and storage. As they are designed on the
same base size, it is possible to interchange the lighting systems and
control units.
MT1: SKINNER TYPE
Traditional Skinner type trap, external size 450mmx450mmx300mm deep.
MT11 A larger size trap, 600mmx600mmx450mm deep,
designed for use with 250W and 400W bulbs.
MT2: ROBINSON TYPE
Collapsible trap with 'Robinson' type funnel and vanes. External size
450mmx450mmx300mm deep
MT3: ACTINIC TRAPS
These traps are mains operated or can be run from a car battery via a
power inverter (see Power Sources). External size 450mmx450mmx300mm deep.
Supplied with 15Watt blue blacklight, these give out very little visible
light, so are ideal for use beside roads, where light may disturb neighbours
or where discrete trapping is required.
Light Sensors and Power-factor Correction Capacitors can be added to
the above kits. Simply add the relevant code number and price to your
order
 8W
actinic trap and 12V power source
MT4
8Watt 12Volt Actinic Trap. A lightweight portable trap measuring
300mm x 300mm x 225mm. This new trap operates direct from a 12Volt power
source such as car battery, or 12V 7Amphour battery so is extremely
useful
for trapping away from mains power.
Nets
Four-fold black net bags with choice of 12" or 24" handle
Generators
We are able to supply the popular EU10i Honda Generator at competitive
prices. This lightweight model is capable of running several traps for
up to 6 hours without refuelling and is also extremely quiet. Please Phone
for Price
Power Inverters
Power Inverters allow small electrical items to be operated from a 12VDC
Source such as a car battery. 150Watt units and 300Watt units are available.
To calculate the unit you require it is necessary to multiply the wattage
of your trap by 2.5. This takes account of the Inductive loading of the
light and Choke combination. Therefore a 125Watt trap will need to be
powered via a 300Watt unit (125X2.5=312). A 150Watt unit can easilypower
a 15Watt actinic. To avoid draining the car battery it is advisable to
keep the car engine running when supplying heavy loads. To work out how
long a fully charged battery will last use the following formula: Battery
size (Ah)/10 x W/12. For example if you have an 80Ah battery then a 15Watt
actinic trap can be run for 10 hours.
Rechargeable
Head Lamp
 This
rechargeable model will produce a 100m beam for approx. 4hrs. The unit
includes a battery belt pouch and mains charger.
Rechargeable 1 million candle power lamp
 Utilising
a Xenon bulb and quickly rechargeable battery to produce a 1,000,000 candle
power beam for up to 1.5 hrs, this is one of the most advanced high-power
lamps available A secondary bulb helps save battery power when high illumination
is not required.. The unit comes complete with mains recharger, shoulder
carrying strap and vehicle recharging lead.
Rechargeable 500,000 candle power lamp
This is a lightweight version of the above model, with a single bulb,
otherwise all features are the same.
Schwegler Woodcrete Boxes
These woodcrete nest boxes offer the ultimate in nest box design. They
are made from a mix of sawdust, concrete and clay making them impervious
to weather, marauding predators and gives them excellent insulation properties.
In addition they are rot-proof and have an anticipated life expectancy
of 25 years or more. We carry stocks of all the popular sizes.
Model B132
 Description:
Traditional hole-fronted nest box with a 32mm diameter entrance hole
Occupants: Great Tit, Blue Tit, Marsh Tit, Coal Tit, Nuthatch, Pied Flycatcher,
House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow Model B126
Description: Traditional hole-fronted nest box with a smaller, 26mm diameter,
entrance hole suitable for smaller species such as Blue Tit, but excluding
House Sparrow
Occupants: Blue Tit, Marsh Tit, Coal Tit, Pied Flycatcher, Tree Sparrow Model B1Ov
Description: Traditional hole-fronted nest box with an oval nest hole
Occupants: Redstart, Nuthatch
Model N1
 Description:
This cleverly shaped nest box has two entrance holes to allow plenty of
light to enter, whilst the deep cavity keeps the eggs and chicks out of
the reach of predatory paws or beaks
Occupants: Pied Wagtail, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher, Robin Model H2
 Description:
Open-fronted nestbox
Occupants: Robin, Pied Flycatcher
Model S3
 Description:
A larger version of the 1B range
Occupants: Starling
Model B2
 Description:
Treecreeper nest box.
Starling: Treecreeper
Model B20
Description: This box comprises a woodcrete pipe surrounded with wooden
slats covered with tarred roofing material. Recommended for use in old
orchards and grazing meadows. A small amount of peat or similar material
in the rear end of the pipe will make a suitable nest foundation.
Occupants: Little Owl Model B20A
Descripton: As above but with a double entrance to deter predators such
as weasels
Occupants: Little Owl
Model N4
 Description:
Although designed for smaller owls, such as Tengmalm’s, this box
will be used by Stock Doves in the UK.
Entrance hole: 80mmx90mm
Occupants: Stock Dove, Starling Model N5
 Description:
Large hole design box for Tawny Owl.
Entrance hole: 110mmx120mm
Occupants: Tawny Owl
Self Assembly Timber Owl and Raptor
Boxes
We manufacture and supply a range of timber nest boxes for Owls and Kestrels.
The boxes come flat packed complete with screws and assembly instructions.
We use 19mm exterior grade plywood for our boxes. Model SA1
Description: Pole mounted Barn Owl Box (pole not supplied). This
box can be mounted on a pole, in the fork of a large tree or internally.
Model SA2
Description: ‘A’ frame Barn Owl box for mounting on the outside
of buildings or on tree trunks
Model SA3
Description: Traditional Chimney type box for Tawny Owl
Model SA4
Description: Kestrel box for pole or tree mounting
Bat Boxes
Schwegler Woodcrete Boxes
These woodcrete nest boxes offer the ultimate in nest box design. They
are made from a mix of sawdust, concrete and clay making them impervious
to weather, marauding predators and gives them excellent insulation properties.
In addition they are rot-proof and have an anticipated life expectancy
of 25 years or more.
We carry stocks of all the popular sizes.
Model FN1
 Description:
A larger box with both a wide access slit at the base and an access hole
on the underside.
Occupants: Noctule and Bechstein's bats.
Model F2
 Description:
This is one of the simplest designs. It is a free hanging box with a narrow
entrance slit on the front. The box is hung either from a branch close
to the trunk of the tree or is fixed to the trunk with the supplied aluminium
nail.
Occupants: Smaller bat such as Pipistrelle species Model 2FI
 Description:
Externally similar to the 2F box this model has a roughened wooden panel
inside the box that simulates a crevice.
Occupants: Daubenton's bat and Nathusius' pipistrelle. Model 1FW
 Description:
Weighing 27kg this box is designed to provide a protected environment
for bats and especially useful during the colder winter months when bats
hibernate. The box can be sited outside or in places used by bats such
as caves or converted pillar boxes.
Occupants: Noctule, Pipistrelle and Brown Long-eared bats Insect Boxes
Red Mason Bee Nest Boxes
The Red Mason Bee is a leaf-cutter bee. Leaf-cutter bees do not make,
store or defend honey so it is quite safe to encourage them into your
garden. Red Mason Bees are very effective pollinators and therefore very
useful in the garden. Sited correctly, in a sheltered south-facing position,
the chambers will attract nest-seeking females in the spring.
Model RMBL
Description: Large nest with 100 tubes
Model RMBS
Description: Small nest with 30 tubes
Schwegler Insect Houses
As with their bird and bat boxes, Schwegler offer an excellent range
of artificial insect homes.
Model IH1
 Description:
This model has a wooden door that can be removed to reveal the glass nesting
chambers inside.
Model IH2
 Deeiription:
These blocks represent disused beetle holes. Hung on fences, walls or
against tree trunks in sunny, sheltered locations they provide nesting
chambers for bees and wasps which play an important role as pollinators
but also regulate the numbers of other harmful insects.
Clearwing Lures
We are pleased to announce that we can now supply a set of eight pheromone
lures for Clearwings. These will be available from the end of April. Suspended
from trees these lures will attract various species of clearwing and are
an invaluable tool for the survey of this group of moths that are otherwise
difficult to record.
Set of eight lures just £30.00
Individual lures can also be obtained at a cost of £5.00 each plus
p&p.
Lures are available for:
- Hornet Moth
- Dusky Clearwing
- Large Red-belted Clearwing
- Red-belted Clearwing
- Welsh Clearwing
- Currant Clearwing
- Yellow-legged Clearwing
- Thrift Clearwing
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