Comparative Analysis of UV and UV-LED Light Traps for Pest Control: A Cost-Efficiency Perspective

Comparative Analysis of UV and UV-LED Light Traps for Pest Control: A Cost-Efficiency Perspective Manoj Kumar Ahirwar Sanjay Vaishampayan Deepali Vishwakarma Harshita Tiwari

This research, conducted between October 2019 and March 2020 at the Biotechnology Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru KrishiVishwaVidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, aimed to compare the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of UV and UV-LED light traps in attracting and capturing insect pests. The study utilized UV 15-watt (model SMV-4) and UV LED 7-watt solar trap (model Rakshak) to assess their respective performances in capturing Gryllusbimaculatus, unidentified Lepidoptera moths, Helicoverpaarmigera, Gryllotalpaorientalis, Plusiaorichalcea, Agrotisipsilon, and Creatonotosgangis. The results revealed that the UV 15-watt trap demonstrated superior efficacy in capturing Gryllusbimaculatus and unidentified Lepidoptera moths, while no significant difference was observed between UV 15W and 7W UV LED traps.Furthermore, the UV 15-watt trap outperformed the UV LED 7-watt in capturing Helicoverpaarmigera, Gryllotalpaorientalis, Plusiaorichalcea, Agrotisipsilon, and Creatonotosgangis, with significant differences noted in the catches. Despite these variations, considering the total wattage consumption, the UV 7-watt solar trap emerged as a more cost-effective alternative, showcasing economic advantages over the UV 15-watt electric-powered counterpart. Conclusively, the solar-powered UV 7-watt light trap proves to be a promising substitute for the UV 15-watt model in pest control applications. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the higher initial cost associated with the solar-powered light trap, highlighting a potential trade-off between cost and efficiency in light trap selection for pest management.
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