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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    I have now upgraded my moth trap to the "Pete Haynes" style DIY moth trap as described above. I would like to thank Pete for sharing his design, providing help & clear instructions on how to put it together/where to get the components and being kind enough to send me templates for the cone and...
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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    Following a few suggestions I have modified my moth trap so it now has a larger entrance funnel. I have also turned the light upside down so that the cable is at the top & doesn't obstruct the funnel, it's also easier to remove the light from the trap. I tried the trap last night, I wasn't...
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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    "If I survive that long I will probably be quite happy to capture a Nursus curvacious in a broom cupboard in the old folks home". Nice one Harry! why wait till your in your 90's? ;) Pete, I will start purchasing the parts to try + copy your design, It could be a long term project that will...
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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    Thanks for the advice Harry, you had me worried about the "pop your clogs" bit, I didn't realise the bulbs lasted that long. I have been out shopping & am now the proud owner of a bigger funnel! (found 1 in a auto-parts shop), so will be busy modifying my trap accordingly. I don't think i'll...
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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    Be warned, not every night is a good one, you will get nights when nothing turns up. Don't let that dishearten you, the next night could be terrific. Thanks Harry, I had one of these last night + the forecast for the next few nights looks similar, ie COLD! I have ten M.V. bulbs in stock, and...
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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    Thanks Ken, I may have to get one or two spares in. I also thought that once they were in they were in, but I have sat next to my trap at night & put the little so & so's in, next morning were they there? no! I painted the inside white as I guess the light reflects more & it's not so easy for...
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    DIY moth traps - any tips for improvements?

    Like any new hobby, I didn't want to spend a lot of money to find 6 months later I was bored with it, so I found as much info on the internet & read up on the subject. The information I found in the threads in this forum were invaluable as was the info in all the other moth sites which are now...
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