19 February 2026

Opti-Catch to showcase retrofit LED technology for insect light traps at PestEx

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Opti-Catch will be exhibiting at PestEx, showcasing its specialist retrofit LED lamps for insect light traps, developed specifically for professional pest controllers supporting customers in compliance-sensitive environments.

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Opti-Catch provides pest controllers with a simple, practical way to help their customers transition to LED technology without the cost, waste, or disruption associated with replacing fully functioning insect light traps.

By retrofitting existing units, end users can benefit from reduced energy consumption and lower running costs, while maintaining effective insect control and monitoring.

Designed to outperform traditional fluorescent lamps in insect attraction, Opti-Catch retrofit LEDs deliver consistent UV output over a significantly longer service life.

While fluorescent lamps are typically replaced annually as part of routine maintenance, Opti-Catch LED lamps only need to be changed every three years, helping reduce service time, waste, and the frequency of lamp changes, while maintaining effective insect monitoring and control.

The result is a more predictable, lower-intervention solution for both pest controllers and site managers.

For pest control professionals, Opti-Catch also simplifies stock management.

A single retrofit lamp designed to fit multiple insect light trap models reduces the need to carry and manage multiple lamp types, helping streamline servicing and minimise time on site.

Installation is quick and straightforward, requiring no rewiring or specialist tools, making it easy to incorporate into routine maintenance visits.

Visitors to the Opti-Catch stand at PestEx will have the opportunity to take part in the Retrofit Challenge.

This hands-on demonstration shows just how quickly fluorescent lamps can be replaced with Opti-Catch retrofit LEDs in a live insect light trap.

The challenge is designed to highlight the speed and simplicity of the retrofit process in a practical, engaging way.

All participants in the Retrofit Challenge will be entered into a prize draw to win a trial of Opti-Catch retrofit LED lamps in two insect light traps, giving pest controllers the chance to evaluate performance in their own service environments and demonstrate the benefits directly to customers.

Throughout PestEx, the Opti-Catch team will be available to discuss:

  • How retrofit LED technology supports effective insect attraction and monitoring
  • The benefits of upgrading existing traps rather than replacing equipment
  • How LED retrofits can help customers reduce energy use without operational disruption
  • Simplifying lamp stock with a single retrofit solution.

Opti-Catch is part of Fotolec, a UK-based manufacturer of LED lighting solutions, and works closely with industry stakeholders to support best practice in pest management and food-safe environments.

The lamps are designed with compliance in mind, including fragment retention in the event of breakage, helping to reduce contamination risk in sensitive areas.

Take on the Retrofit Challenge!

See how fast you can upgrade an insect light trap at PestEx with the Opti-Catch Retrofit Challenge.

Opti-Catch retrofit LED lamps are designed specifically for insect light traps and have been proven to outperform traditional fluorescent lamps in attraction and consistency - while reducing maintenance and energy use.

Visit our stand to try the challenge yourself and put your skills to the test.

All competitors will be entered into a prize draw to win a trial of Opti-Catch in two insect light traps.

Visit Opti-Catch on stand 113 to see how simple the upgrade can be.

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Source: Online