1.

Function

:

Control of pests and diseases without addition of chemical pesticides

2.

Specification

:

i. Frame dimension

:

60 x 60 x 75 cm

ii. PV module

:

7.5 V, 10 W

iii. Battery

:

10 Ah, 6 V

3.

General Information

:

The biogas cum solar light trap was developed to monitor the pest infestation in the crop field. A conical funnel of base diameter of 32.5 cm and height 26 cm with a 5 cm diameter hole at the apex was used as the insect trap. A collar was welded at the apex and a clamp was provided for fixing polythene bag or plastic bottle to the collector for collecting the insects. The funnel was painted with yellow, since some insects are seen to be attracted by yellow colour.  

4.

Cost of the unit

:

Rs. 1000/-

5.

Cost of operation

:

Rs. 1.15/day

6.

Salient features

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