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Yashika Solutions 8-1-293/E/1, Plot no 70, Dwaraka Nagar Colony, Shaikpet, Hyderabad. TS. 500008 Land mark: Opposite to OASIS School, Mosquito Control Instruction Manual Updates for the manual can be found on the websites: www.biogents.com and bg-sentinel.com Status: May 2016 BG-Sentinel 2...
Product components Intake funnel Funnel net Catch bag (2x) Trap cover Inner cylinder with attached ventilator Trap body Battery cable Power cord with transformer (optional) BG-Lure cartridge (optional) 10. CO emitter nozzle (optional)
[F4]. Unwrap the plastic label from the BG-Lure cartridge [F5]. Pop out the white Biogents disc from the hole in the co- ver when using the BG-Lure cartridge [F6]. 4 EN...
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Insert the desired attractant into the trap. When using When the power is turned on, the shutter will automa- the BG-Lure cartridge it can be placed into the hole in tically tilt open [F11]. When the power is shut off or if the cover [F7].
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Alternatively, you can place the battery within the body of the trap. For this purpose open the trap by unhooking the clips of the cover [F12] and remove the cover [F13]. 10. Place the battery into the fixed straps located on the bottom of the body and tighten the strap [F14].
Maintenance and care To clean the plastic parts of the trap and the catch bags, use clear water. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents be- cause the residues from these products can have a repelling effect for the mosquitoes and consequently reduce the catch rate of the trap.
Aedes polynesiensis which are vectors containing the respective sinter plugs: of Dengue, Chikungunya, Filariasis and Yellow fever. It also Biogents‘ sinter technology is an elementary component in catches some Culex species such as Culex quinquefasciatus the Biogents’ catching system which optimizes the release and Culex pipiens ;...
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The other end of the CO Y-tube with the sinter plug that is The following is a consumption table of CO comparing the not attached to the regulator does not need to be closed off two CO flow rates: or attached to anything. The resistance from the sinter plug forces the entered CO through the easier path down the CO tube towards the trap.
Positioning of the trap The correct placement of the trap is an important factor that heavily influences its effectiveness. Position the trap in a location that is sheltered from wind, rainfall, and direct sunlight. (Rainfall will not damage the trap as long as the fan is switched on.) NOTE: The trap should not be placed too close to walls (min.
Sheltering the trap from rain: Rain might disrupt the airflow by clogging the pores of the cover. This causes a reduction in the suction power of the ventilator. Therefore ensure that the trap is sheltered from rainfall. If the trap became very wet allow it to dry before the next monitoring. Even though rainfall does not damage the trap, there are several negative effects of rain that might decrease the catch rate: •...
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