Flying Insect Trap! No Sticky Paper or Dangerous Chemicals Needed!

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So this is a trap I made based on the principal that most all flying insects will go towards UV light as they think it's the sun and a way out. Print in whatever and supply the 13 UV LEDs in the holes in the bottom. Seal it with epoxy after install to prevent links, There's a 8mm hold for a barrel jack and use whatever voltage you want to wire the LEDs for. I used 12v 1amp. Fill it water to the line and add a few drops of dish soap. Stir the water to mix the soap in, This prevents the insects from staying on the surface of the water with surface tension. The grill on top attaches with 8x3mm magnets. I superglue them in to both sides. This part is optional. The base has places for 6x8mm rubber feet so it doesn't slide around. Once built and loaded with water set it out and plug it in. As the sunlight fades any bugs left flying around will head right into the water and get stuck there! #Thank you! #Indoor use only!