Automatic Pest Forecast Light Trap
UV light trap with GPS and a 7-inch touchscreen for field pest monitoring.
AC or solar-powered models. 365 nm, ≥5-year lifespan. Request a quote.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
Director of Science · ConductScience
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model Variants
- TPCB-II-C4.0 (AC power only); TPCB-III-C4.0 (solar + DC battery power)
- AC Input Voltage (TPCB-II-C4.0)
- 220 V ± 60 V (AC)
- DC Supply Voltage (TPCB-III-C4.0)
- 12 V (DC, via solar panels and batteries)
- Solar Panel Output (TPCB-III-C4.0)
- 300 W
- Power Consumption
- ≤ 450 W
- Light Source
- 25 W UV trapping tube with electronic ballast (instant start)
The Automatic Pest Forecast Light Trap is a field-deployed monitoring instrument designed to attract and capture pest insects. It uses a 25W ultraviolet trapping tube with a dominant wavelength of 365 nm to lure insects, then treats them in a far-infrared chamber and stores them separately, so researchers and agronomists can track pest population dynamics without continuous manual sampling.
The trap has a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, lets you view data and control the working time, and uses GPS positioning to obtain and calibrate its working time. Light, rain, and time control manage operation, and the trap separates insects from rainwater.
The trap serves a wide range of ecosystems and crop types—including row crops, orchards, vegetable plots, tea gardens, tobacco fields, medicinal herb cultivation, forestry stands, and urban green spaces—as well as quarantine and biosecurity monitoring programs. Its stainless steel structure carries a rated service life of five or more years, supporting multi-season research programs.
Two power configurations are available: the TPCB-II-C4.0 operates on AC mains power (220 V ± 60 V), while the TPCB-III-C4.0 adds a 300 W solar panel with DC battery supply for deployment in locations without reliable grid access. Because field conditions, crop types, and power access vary, this instrument is configured to your study protocol—contact us to request a quote and discuss the setup that fits your monitoring program.
Research record
Use these values in methods sections and data records.
- Device type
- Light trap
OBI:0002932
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Methods section wording
light trap (ConductScience, Skokie, IL, USA; cat. no. AGR-0038)
Model Variants
- TPCB-II-C4.0 (AC power only); TPCB-III-C4.0 (solar + DC battery power)
AC Input Voltage (TPCB-II-C4.0)
- 220 V ± 60 V (AC)
DC Supply Voltage (TPCB-III-C4.0)
- 12 V (DC, via solar panels and batteries)
Solar Panel Output (TPCB-III-C4.0)
- 300 W
Power Consumption
- ≤ 450 W
Light Source
- 25 W UV trapping tube with electronic ballast (instant start)
Dominant Wavelength
- 365 nm
Far-Infrared Insect Treatment
- Chamber reaches 80 to 90 °C after 15 min of operation; insects stored separately
Control Modes
- Light control, rain control, time control
Rain Separation
- Separates insects from rainwater
Manual Controls
- Position change, trap light switch, heating tube switch, insecticidal bin, drying bin
Insulation Resistance
- ≥ 5 MΩ
Service Life
- ≥ 5 years
Display
- 7-inch capacitive touchscreen
GPS Positioning
- Obtains and calibrates the working time
Construction
- Stainless steel
What is the difference between the TPCB-II-C4.0 and TPCB-III-C4.0 models?
The TPCB-II-C4.0 relies on AC mains power (220 V ± 60 V) and is best suited for sites with reliable grid access. The TPCB-III-C4.0 adds a 300 W solar panel paired with a DC battery system (12 V), making it suitable for remote or off-grid field locations where running power lines is impractical.
What wavelength does the light trap use, and why does it matter?
The trap uses a 25 W UV tube with a dominant wavelength of 365 nm. This falls in the near-ultraviolet range, which is strongly attractive to a broad spectrum of agricultural and forestry pest insects, maximizing capture efficiency across diverse species.
How is data from the trap viewed?
You can view data and control the working time on the trap, which has a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen. GPS positioning obtains and calibrates the working time.
What crop types and environments is this trap designed for?
The trap is designed for use across a wide range of settings, including field crops, orchards, vegetable plots, tea gardens, tobacco fields, medicinal herb plots, forestry, animal husbandry environments, urban green spaces, and quarantine monitoring zones.
How long is the trap expected to last under field conditions?
The instrument is rated for a service life of five years or more, supporting multi-season and long-term pest monitoring programs without frequent equipment replacement.
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