Effective. Sustainable. Cost-Efficient.
Highlights
Constant UV output
throughout trap lifetime
No hassle of annual
UV-tube replacement
Intrinsically shatter-proof glass-free LEDs
Configured for universal
glue boards
Glueboards not exposed to UV and last longer
GPA launched FLYght One in 2020
As the sole and authorised Indian distributor of Singapore’s Pestroniks Innovations Pte. Ltd., Giridhar Pai Associates LLP (GPA) launched the FLYght One UV LED Insect Light Trap (ILT) in India in 2020.
In the past five years, FLYght One has become a choice of numerous discerning Indian customers looking for a compact UV LED Insect Light Trap with low electricity consumption and requires no change of UV light source for a long time.
Patented bio-VE+ technology
The FLYght One is the world’s first UV-LED ILT that relies on a patented bio-visual enhancer (bio-VE+) coating to attract flies.
The FLYght One’s white bio-VE+ insert amplifies UV-A wavelength and intensity, mimicking carnivorous plants in nature.
A combination of multiple UV-A wavelengths and blue light from the FLYght One’s bio-VE+ insert allures houseflies to the trap, which captures them on the discreetly placed glueboard.
Long-lasting Insect Light Trap with low maintenance cost
The FLYght One, with a three-year replacement warranty against manufacturing defects, requires no UV-LED replacement for 50,000 hours or approximately 6.7 years.
The FLYght One’s 8X1 W UV LEDs consume only 20% of the electricity of a 3X15 W fluorescent tube trap commonly used everywhere. Added to the savings of not having to replace the light source annually, a FLYght One has a low maintenance cost compared to conventional UV fluorescent tube traps.
The only two accessories a FLYght One customer needs regularly are the glueboard, which may need to be replaced every four to six weeks or when they become full of trapped flies, and the bio-VE+ insert, replaced every six months.
ILT Customers looking for a long-lasting trap with low maintenance cost find the FLYght One ideal for their requirements.
FLYght One meets all food safety standards
As the FLYght One has no glass components, it is inherently glass-free and highly suitable for the glass-free food manufacturing environment. The discreetly positioned universal glueboard of a FLYght One is not visible to viewers who can’t see the houseflies caught in the trap.
FLYght One Features:
- No replacement of LEDs for 50000 hours
- Sleek, sturdy, lightweight, and compact
- Unique design conceals glue boards
- Low energy consumption due to UV LEDs
- Up to 80% electricity cost saving compared to conventional traps
FLYght One Specification
| Parameter | Units |
|---|---|
| Area coverage | 50 – 80 square meters |
| Light source | Eight UV-A Light Emitting Diodes |
| Electrical supply | 100-290V / 50-60Hz |
| Power consumption | 11 W Maximum |
| Catch board specifications | Universal Glue Board 418 mm X 283 mm |
| Weight | 2.75 kg |
| Material | Metal housing |
| Degree of protection guarantee | IP 21 (Drip proof) |
| EMC | EN5501 |
| Safety Level | IEC 60335 |
| LED life | 50000 hours |
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 476 x 237 x 98 mm |
| Mounting position | Wall Mounting |
| Cable & plug | Detachable IEC 320 C5 |
| Service | Serviced without special tools |
A Comparison of FLYght versus Insect Light Traps (ILTs) with UV Tubes
| Parameter | FLYght | 3 tube ILT |
|---|---|---|
| Light source | 1 X 8 W LEDs | 3 X 15W Fluorescent tubes |
| Light source longevity | >5 years | <1 year |
| UV output during the lifespan | Constant | Reduces with use |
| Glueboard UV exposure* | No | High |
| Trap material | Metal | Plastic |
| Sturdiness | High | Very low |
| Trapped insect visibility | No | High |
| Glass content | Glass-free | Contains glass tubes |
| *UV exposure reduces glueboard stickiness, leading to frequent glueboard replacement. | ||
FLYght versus Insect Light Traps (ILTs) with UV Tubes -
A Comparison of Maintenance* Costs
| Parameter | FLYght | 3 tube ILT |
|---|---|---|
| Light source | LEDs | Fluorescent tubes |
| Bio-VE+ board | 750 | 0 |
| Shatterproof Fluorescent Tubes | 0 | 3140 |
| Total annual maintenance cost | 750 | 3140 |
| Annual savings of FLYght over | 2390 | |
| Savings of FLYght over | 76% | |
| *We assumed both trap types would have the same cost of glueboard change.FLYght UV LEDs last for 50,000 hours and do not need replacement in that period. | ||
FLYght One versus Insect Light Traps (ILTs) with UV Tubes -
A Comparison of Electricity Costs
| Parameter | FLYght | 3 tube ILT |
|---|---|---|
| Light source | LEDs | Fluorescent tubes |
| Power Rating | 9 | 53 |
| Annual power consumption | 88 | 464 |
| Annual cost of power* | 748 | 3944 |
| Annual savings of FLYght over | 3196 | |
| Savings of FLYght over | 81% | |
| FLYght One cost** recovery | 3.5 years | |
| Annual power consumption = Wattage X 24 X 7 X 365 / 1000 Actual power consumed is higher than wattage-based light source efficiency. *Cost of commercial power assumed @INR 8.5 per kWH. **Cost of FLYght One assumed to be INR 11111.11 | ||
FAQs
1. Why does the FLYght One look smaller than other insect light traps?We have designed FLYght One and other FLYght Traps to be compact and fit into spaces unobtrusively.
FLYght One traps are sleeker and smaller than other brands because Pestroniks Innovations Pte. Ltd. (Pestroniks) engineers have intelligently designed the FLYght UV LED Insect Light Trap range to maximise UV illumination in limited space.
The size of a light trap has no bearing on the glue board catching area as the FLYght One uses the Universal Glue Board (UGB) that all other UV fluorescent tube-based insect light traps use.
2. How long do the UV LEDs in the FLYght One last?Pestroniks sources UV LEDs for the FLYght One from the world’s best LED manufacturer, and we assure you of the 50,000-hour use life of FLYght One’s UV LEDs with uniform UV output throughout their life.
3. What is the size of FLYght One’s glue boards?The size of FLYght One’s glue boards is 418 mm X 283 mm, or the same as any UGB.
Please note that glue board manufacturers provide two glue boards with perforated edges.
You must gently tear them to separate the two rectangular pieces for your use.
Further, you must discard the thin (about 20 mm wide) extra strip between the two glue boards as there is no place for it in FLYght.
4. Is the FLYght One suitable for use in the food industry, which has glass policies?Absolutely. The FLYght One UV LED ILT is inherently glass-free as Pestroniks uses UV LEDs and has no glass fixtures in their traps.
5. Should we leave the FLYght One on throughout the day and night?We have designed FLYght One Traps for round-the-clock use to attract and trap insects during the day or night.
Houseflies are diurnal and more active during the day when a FLYght One is most likely to trap them.
However, the FLYght One can also attract and trap other insects at night apart from stored product pests (SPPs) any time of the day.
6. Is the FLYght One wall mounted?We have designed the FLYght One for placement, where you can find an adequate mounting point on a wall.
Though you can fix FLYght One traps on walls, you can also place them on shelves or tabletops.
Our studies found that FLYght One traps perform best in attracting insects when placed 150 cm or 5 ft above ground level.
7. How frequently do you replace the glue boards of a FLYght One trap?The frequency of glue board replacement in a FLYght One trap depends on the condition of the glue board.
You must replace it when it is full of flies or once every forty days.
We do not recommend a standard frequency for glue board replacement.
UV in light traps ‘cures’ the glue on glue boards, making them less sticky.
Airborne dust and other particles settle on glue boards to reduce their stickiness.
Glue board manufacturers recommend replacing the glue boards no later than 40 days in a FLYght One UV LED insect light trap.
In a FLYght One trap, you place the glue boards without facing the UV source, reducing the curing effect the UV has on the glue board’s stickiness.
The longer period between two changes of glue boards is another benefit of using a FLYght One trap.
8. What is the warranty period of the trap?Pestroniks gives a three (3) year warranty on the FLYght One trap from the date you purchase such traps.
9. What does Pestroniks do in case the FLYght One malfunctions?Pestroniks assists the customer to have a functional FLYght One trap by first investigating the malfunction.
After that, Pestroniks sends the required component to the customer for replacement or replaces the FLYght One, depending on the issue.
10. How many FLYght One traps do you have in one box?Pestroniks supplies only one FLYght trap in one box.
11. How many FLYght One traps fit into one pallet?Pestroniks supplies sixty (60) FLYght traps on one pallet.
12. How effective is FLYght One compared to leading Indian insect light traps?We have extensively tested FLYght with other leading Indian insect light traps that use 30 or 45W UV fluorescent tubes.
In our tests, FLYght One fly catches were either equivalent or slightly higher than those of the other conventional Indian ILT brands.
13. What are the contents of the FLYght One box we have received?Each FLYght One box contains one FLYght trap, one set of two glue boards, two bio-VE+ inserts, one power cord, one warranty card and 1 User Manual.
14.Is the UV from the FLYght One trap not harmful?The FLYght One trap emits UV-A, which scientists have found NOT to be harmful to humans for infrequent exposure.
The FLYght One does not emit any harmful UV. All UV emitted in a FLYght Ones is UV-A, which scientists consider safe.
15. How do we handle the breakdown maintenance of the FLYght One trap?We request that you first check and ensure that the FLYght One has a functional power connection.
If the FLYght One still does not light up, please get in touch with your distributor, who shall arrange a spare or trap replacement in coordination with Giridhar Pai Associates (GPA).
You may contact GPA directly if you purchased your FLYght One from them.
16. Do we need to keep the FLYght One on only during the day?No, we recommend you switch on your FLYght One 24/7 as the trap attracts and trap insects on its glueboards during the day or night.
17. Where do you install the FLYght One trap in a factory?Instal the FLYght One trap close to all entry points and close to areas in your factory where you see houseflies congregate.
Please ensure that the FLYght One traps you place near entry points are not visible from outside, as you do not want to attract flies inside.
When placing FLYght One’s traps, ensure no other UV or visible light source is next to the trap.
You can fix the trap on walls at 150 cm. (5 ft.) height above the floor.
18. What is the material used for the construction of FLYght One?FLYght One traps are made of powder-coated mild steel.
19. How do we know that the UV LEDs last for 50,000 hours?Pestroniks sources its UV LEDs in its FLYght One trap from the world’s best manufacturer of such products.
All LEDs of that manufacturer, whether ordinary or UV LEDs, last 50,000 hours.
The UV LED manufacturer has provided Pestroniks published data that their UV LEDs uniformly generate UV throughout 50,000 operating hours.
Pestroniks has incorporated a patented bio-VE+ technology in the FLYght One and has chosen UV LEDs to complement such features.
20. Does the FLYght One attract fruit flies? No, we do not recommend FLYght One to monitor fruit flies.
Fruit flies have compound eyes that do not have a positive phototactic response to UV like in houseflies. Hence, you cannot attract fruit flies in the FLYght One trap.
You may consider using odour attractants to lure and trap fruit flies.