Precautions

1. The UV Light trap should be operated during night time preferably between 19:00hrs and 24:00hrs for mass trapping when the insects are at peak stage of However the godown manager can decide the operation period during the night hours depending on the infestation level.
2. The control switch for the UV Light trap should be arranged outside the godown with danger mark (Skull & Bone in red) so that if there is need to work during the night hours the lamp can be switched An indicator lamp may be set at the entrance of the godown indicating that UV light traps are ON so that workers can switch off the light traps and entre the godown.
3. Close the operational area completely when UV Lights are
4. Avoid operation of UV light trap in the days when air charging with insecticides is being done.
5. General precautions like avoiding viewing the UV light closely should be
6. The labourers / staffs of the warehouses should be educated on the above precautionary measures.
7. Switch off the trap device before taking observations and wear lab coat and long pants. Use UV absorbing glass or plastic shields to protect from UV