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23 July 2025

VIDEO: The good and bad that comes with the move to LED insect light traps

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Are LED insect light traps really the future of fly control, or is it all just buzz? In this in-depth session, Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions around LED insect light traps (ILTs).

  • What are ILTs and how do they work?
  • The science behind UV light and why insects are drawn to it
  • Are fluorescent lamps really being banned? 
  • Benefits of LED: reduced running costs, sustainability, and future-proofing
  • The challenges no one talks about: efficacy and standardisation.

Tom also crunches the numbers on energy savings and explores whether LEDs really perform as well as traditional fluorescent units. If you’re in pest management, facilities maintenance, or food production, this is a must-watch.

đź’ˇ Key topics covered:

  • What are insect light traps?
  • UV light science explained
  • The fluorescent lamp ban 
  • Benefits of LED technology
  • The challenges: efficacy and compatibility
  • Live Q&A highlights.

All information is correct at the time of filming. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 32, 16 July 2025.

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