Experience has shown that light traps are an efficient and productive means of collecting mosquitoes, both in consideration of the numbers of individuals captured and the diversity of species represented.

The prototype for the Model 1112 was designed about 40 years ago by mosquito control personnel in the State of New Jersey; the trap was designed for mosquito abatement operations and arbovirus survey purposes. We have attempted to produce an efficient, convenient, and durable trap through the use of the highest quality materials available and thoughtful design.

Light traps should be operated on a regularly scheduled basis of 1 to 7 nights per week. Experience has shown that 4 nights of collection will usually give as valid an index as 7 nights per week. Therefore, we recommend that trap collections be made on 4 consecutive nights, such as Monday through Thursday of each week. The traps are turned on just before dark and off again just after daylight.

The Optional New Jersey PhotoSwitch turns the trap light on at dusk and off at dawn to greatly reduce the manpower required to operate a series of traps. The New Jersey 7-Day Programmable Timer (P/N 1.98) and the New Jersey 24 hour timer are also optionally available to precisely control when the trap is turned on and off.