Pest Management Professional, July 2016

N amed after the predator birds that give nuisance flies pause in nature the Vectothor line of fly control products features a Natural Contrast Grid to mimic the natural way light is broken up when it shines through trees Flies evolved 65 million years ago seeking their food in tropical forests so they are naturally attracted to areas of light and shade as this was how they located the food on which they fed Because house flies and similar species are naturally attracted by the UV A light present in sunlight the Vectothor line uses PHILIPS Long life UV A Lamps which need to only be changed every two years Other UV A Light Traps use a magnetic ballast and starter and operate at 50Hz which means the actual light source is flashing on and off fifty times a second Humans cannot detect this constant flickering but flies can For that reason the Vectothor line uses an exclusive High Frequency Electronic Light Pulse that operates at 10000 cycles per second Flies see this light as a constant beam just like natural sunlight Its not just important to attract flies however its also important to keep them from infesting the account With that in mind all Vectothor Light Traps use glue boards to trap flies in full compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP Food Industry Guidelines All glue boards are optimized to ensure total entrapment of the flies even in humid environments A silicone paper coating also ensures the boards can be quickly and simply replaced One more Vectothor advantage The Glue Board Scanner which helps users count the flying insects on each glue board This software solution consists of three parts 1 the mobile app for iOS and Android 2 cloud based scan technology 3 administrative backend for reporting The Glue Board Scanner app takes a photo of the glue board being serviced and sends it to a server where it is scanned and analyzed The software program then sends the user a report of the amount of insects caught on the glue board with an up to 95 percent accuracy rate Historical trend analysis data is also part of the report ADVERTORIAL Give your fly accounts the Ensystex Vectothor advantage A flock of Vectothors At your serVice The newly introduced VECTOTHOR SEA EAGLE is recommended for use in areas with a potential danger of a gas or dust explosion The wall mount unit features a stainless steel front grid design that has been field tested as a proven attractant to flies The VECTOTHOR KESTREL is designed for offices cafés restaurants and shops anywhere your clients patrons sit and you want to discreetly eliminate troublesome flies It can be mounted square on the wall or like a diamond Constructed so that the UV A light is directed upward the VECTOTHOR FALCON is also designed for offices cafés restaurants shops and more The discreet VECTOTHOR OSPREY is designed for kitchens hotels food production areas offices cafés restaurants shops and more With the ability to link four units together the VECTOTHOR MERLIN can be mounted in 10 ways including on the wall on the ceiling flagmounted linked and in multiple orientations The small but mighty VECTOTHOR SPARROWHAWK is designed for smaller offices cafés restaurants and shops It can be mounted on the wall or set upon a tabletop or shelf With its rugged design the VECTOTHOR HARRIER is designed for the toughest industrial uses kitchens food production areas and more The VECTOTHOR PEREGRINE is designed for the toughest conditions and most severe fly problems in kitchens food production areas and more Its exclusive louvers coupled with Vectothors High Frequency Electronic Light Pulse create a trap targeted to 81 to 82 Fahrenheit the ideal temperature for flying insects This heat seeking technology also triggers insects seeking infrared light to enter Moreover the louvers act to trap the flies that have landed on the unit which means faster catch rates Last but not least the waterproof VECTOTHOR KINGFISHER is able to withstand a complete wet wash in a commercial or industrial environment yet still keep the fly population down to a minimum