The BugNapper comes mostly assembled in the package, but disassembling it will help to
familiarize you with the parts, as well as verify that they are all present. The funnels nest in
the center of the collection cup insert, and the whole collection cup assembly screws onto the
bottom of the main chamber. To insert the lamp simply remove the collection cup to gain
access to the main chamber, and push the lamp
ʼ
s base into the receptacle. To remove the
lamp just gently pull it out. Replacement “bug lamps” and other parts are available
from Zoo Med.
To use:
The BugNapper should be hung by the ring on the top, using rope or chain. Hang the BugNapper in a protected location so that it will not be exposed to rain, direct sun, or high
winds, and plug it in. Placing the BugNapper in a location with the least amount of ambient light will yield the best catch. You can select the size of the bugs that will be caught by
adding or removing the funnels from the collection cup insert (experiment with them all to find what works best in your area). Do not leave the lamp on 24hours a day, but switch it
on at night, when it will catch insects and then off again when you empty the collection cup in the morning. When you remove the collection cup with bugs inside you can use the
included carrying lid to ensure that they don
ʼ
t escape.
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
• Please read all instructions.
• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquid.
• WARNING: Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Do not put fingers or objects into the BugNapper. Do not use with any openings blocked.
• Always be sure the collection cup is securely in place before operating.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to Zoo Med for
examination, repair, or electrical of mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate phone number listed on the cover of the manual.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• For outdoor use only.
• Do not use the bugnapper for other than intended use.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the BugNapper by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from an outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
• This product is for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use. Use for anything other than intended will void the warranty.
Introduction:
Tired of always having to purchase live insects to feed your reptiles? Want to vary the diet (as in nature) of what you feed your reptiles? Need to collect insects for your hobby or
school project? Zoo Med
ʼ
s new BugNapper® is the answer! Simple and fun to use while providing a varied diet for your reptiles or hours of hobby fun for yourself or supervised
children.
How does it work?
Many nocturnal flying insects use the moon as a reference point to maintain a level flight path. The UVA rays from the special lamp in the BugNapper appear like the moon to these
bugs and so they focus on it (just like the moths that circle porch lights at night). Since in nature they could never actually get to the moon, when they fly past it they are confused
and double back. Eventually they will circle close enough to actually fly into the chamber. They will bump into the lamp or the inside of the chamber, fall, and be funneled into the
collection cup at the bottom. The small opening in the funnel makes it difficult for bugs to escape once they have passed through it.
Assembly and Use:
Please read all instructions before using the BugNapper®. Check to ensure that all parts
are included, and contact Zoo Med Laboratories if anything is missing, or if anything in this
manual is unclear.
The BugNapper includes:
1 collection cup assembly with insert and 2 funnels
1 main housing/chamber
1 compact fluorescent “bug lamp”
1 carrying lid for collection cup
Instruction guide and
important product and
safety warnings.
Please read this guide and
save for future reference.
Do not discard.
WARNING
This product is not a toy. Adult supervision is
required for children. It is possible to catch stinging
insects with this product.
