With the huge success of both the Mains 20w Compact Skinner Trap and Compact Heath Trap we have launched a 12 volt version after many requests from our UK, European and US customers.
The catch rate is the best 12 volt battery operated moth trap on the market. Similar to the mains twin 30w systems used in our Robinson Traps. The moth traps will run for approximately 10 hours on a 22Ah battery and 6 hours on a 14Ah battery. Please choose your battery carefully. We recommend Lithium batteries due to their size and weight. See our batteries page here for further details.
Customer Comment: When considering running portable moth traps I thought about buying a generator but the high price of these along with 12 volt moth traps, cable, and fuel per night, this worked out at just over £1,000! With the price of one of your Compact 20w 12 volt moth traps and 22Ah lithium battery, this worked out at only half the price!
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Compact 20w Skinner Trap
Similar to the Compact Heath Trap but has the added advantage of clear polycarbonate upper panels so the moths can be easily viewed, pin-pointed and accessed.
- Manufactured in lightweight and durable polypropylene and polycarbonate.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Best catch rate on the market for a 12 volt battery operated moth trap (20w actinic systems) and similar to Twin 30w Mains Robinson Trap.
- Dimensions: 35cmx35cmx32 cm box height. Total height with rain guard 48cm.
12 volt Control Box 20cmx16cmx8cm.
- Weight: Moth trap 3kg. Control Box 1.5kg. Combined weight 4.5kg.
- Will run from 22Ah lithium battery for 10 hours or 6 hours from a 14Ah lithium battery.
- Available with and without photo cell.
Customer Comments (2)
I like the way the clear plastic fits snugly so micros cannot escape.
Also the plastic lugs make the sections fit tightly together.
The other bonus is that you do not need to remove the Perspex to check the trap contents.
Very easy to empty. - Graham Ekins, Essex
I often use ALS for equipment and always receive helpful and knowledgeable advice from Jon. I particularly like the 20w 12v units for mobile trapping without a generator. I now run 4 of these units when remote trapping and they certainly pull in the numbers! - Darren Taylor, Wolverhampton
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| | UV16 | | ALS 20w Compact 12 volt Skinner Trap complete with bulb, Portable unit and in-built light sensor (turns on and off automatically) Batteries not included. |
| £245.00 |  | | UV17 | | ALS 20w Compact 12 volt Skinner Trap complete with bulb and Portable unit without light sensor. Batteries not included. |
| £225.00 | | | UV02 |  | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps |
| £15.00 | | | MS16 | | Compact Trap Bag - A bag for your Compact Heath/Skinner Trap, equipment & egg trays. 50x35x25cm |
| £20.00 | | |
| 12 volt Compact 20w Heath Trap
- Very lightweight moth trap made from durable polypropylene.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Best catch rate on the market for a 12 volt battery operated moth trap (20w actinic systems) and similar to Twin 30w Mains Robinson Trap.
- Dimensions: Box height 25cmx25cmx28cm. Total height with vanes 47cm.
12 volt Control Box 20cmx16cmx8cm.
- Weight: Moth trap 3kg. Control Box 1.5kg. Combined weight 4.5kg.
- Will run from 22Ah lithium battery for 10 hours or 6 hours from a 14Ah lithium battery.
- Available with and without photo cell.
Customer Comments (1)
This trap Is a great addition and re-invigorated my enthusiasm for these nocturnal gems. Managed 150+ species so far.
Jim Hully -
Grayslake, Illinois, USA
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| | UV18 | | ALS 20w Compact 12 volt Heath Trap complete with bulb, Portable unit and in-built light sensor (turns on and off automatically) Batteries not included. |
| £220.00 | | | UV19 | | ALS 20w Compact 12 volt Heath Trap complete with bulb and Portable unit without light sensor. Batteries not included. |
| £200.00 | | | UV02 | | Spare 20w Compact Actinic Bulb - Recommended for use with ALS Compact Moth Traps |
| £15.00 | | | MS16 | | Compact Trap Bag - A bag for your Compact Heath/Skinner Trap, equipment & egg trays. 50x35x25cm |
| £20.00 | | |
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NEW for 2019 White Compact LED Skinner Trap
Using 2x 2w LED units which have been extensively tested by Chris Williams, Dave Grundy and Jon & Adelene Clifton in the UK, Ireland, Spain and the US over the past two years. With results approaching a single 15w actinic in species and numbers (see graphs here for further details).
Made from a special white polypropylene which will reflect the UV rather than absorbing it like other materials. This trap is advantageous in that smaller, cheaper 4Ah or 8Ah lithium batteries can be used to power it, meaning air travel is possible with the battery, the legal limit being a maximum of 8Ah (always check with your airline). UV spectacles recommended for this moth trap. Available from ALS (see bottom of page). A moth trap we would probably not suggest for everyday use in a UK garden where moth densities are low but is an ideal choice for overseas travel to Europe and beyond. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions before purchase.
- Very lightweight moth trap made from white reflective durable polypropylene which reflects UV.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Dimensions: 35cmx35cmx32 cm
- Weight: Moth trap 3kg (not including battery)
- Will run from 4Ah lithium battery for 9 hours or 18 hours from a 8Ah lithium battery.
- Click here for catch rate graphs.
- LED units also available for sale individually. See below.
Customer Comments (3)
Trapping in the mountains of Bhutan with the ALS compact skinner and LED light. The trap is incredibly portable and collapses down to fit easily into my luggage. Loving the ability to be able to get a taste of the moths in such a diverse country - 300 or so species so far! Now just to identify them all... ;-) - Jonathan Newman, Cambs
I recently returned from a trip to the Minervois region (Aude) in France and took the LED lights and tracer 8Ah lithium battery pack you supplied along with me. Although weather was not ideal with very strong winds for much of the time I was there I managed to get in a couple of nights trapping and the lamps performed very well. I was staying in an area dominated by ‘garrigue’ vegetation interspersed with small vineyards and caught a nice selection of moths. - Jonathan Wallace, Newcastle upon Tyne
Using the new LED light last night [early June] I was happy with the results - over 50 species at two spots along the railway line here at North Elmham including Seraphim and Gold Spot. I'm sure an MV would have drawn in more species but with this set up I was able to get to places I would never have been able to lug a heavy generator and trap to - I think it's going to be really useful. - Dave Appleton, Norfolk
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| | LED08 | | ALS LED Compact Skinner Trap complete with 2x 2w LED units. Batteries not included. |
| £275.00 | | | LED02 |  | Single 2W LED 12v unit with backing plate and cable - For customers who already have moth traps and want to convert to LED |
| £78.00 | | | LED03 |  | Two 2W LED 12v units with backing plates and two-way spilter cable - For customers who already have moth traps and want to convert to LED |
| £145.00 | | | GM07 |  | 8Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L15.3 x W8 x D3.8cm. Weight= 0.6Kg. Click here for further details Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £136.00 | | | GM08 | | 4Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L11.5 x W7.6 x D3.2cm. Weight= 0.36Kg. Click here for further details. Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £106.00 | | |
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White Compact LED Heath Trap
Using 2x 2w LED units which have been extensively tested by Chris Williams, Dave Grundy and Jon & Adelene Clifton in the UK, Ireland, Spain and the US over the past two years. With results approaching a single 15w actinic in species and numbers (see graphs here for further details).
Made from a special white polypropylene which will reflect the UV rather than absorbing it like other materials. This trap is advantageous in that smaller, cheaper 4Ah or 8Ah lithium batteries can be used to power it, meaning air travel is possible with the battery, the legal limit being a maximum of 8Ah (always check with your airline). The trap easily flat packs into a small day rucksack for transport. UV spectacles recommended for this moth trap. Available from ALS (see bottom of page). A moth trap we would probably not suggest for everyday use in a UK garden where moth densities are low but is an ideal choice for overseas travel to Europe and beyond. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions before purchase.
- Very lightweight moth trap made from white reflective durable polypropylene which reflects UV.
- Easy to assemble. Fully flat packs.
- Dimensions: Box height 25cmx25cmx28cm. Total height with vanes 40cm.
- Weight: Moth trap complete 1.7kg (not including battery)
- Will run from 4Ah lithium battery for 9 hours or 18 hours from a 8Ah lithium battery.
- Click here for catch rate graphs.
- LED units also available for sale individually. See below.
Customer Comments (3)
An innovative and useful bit of additional kit – it has allowed me to trap at a number of sites in New Zealand I couldn’t have taken an MV & generator to including the top of a tower in the canopy in the Pureora Forest and on native high altitude forest near Mount Cook. I’m taking it on ferry to Stewart Island tomorrow. - Sean Clancy, Kent
Last year I got an 8Ah Lithium battery and associated 15W Actinic bulb and electronics and I used these with a white sheet very successfully. However I am now wanting to run my equipment all night so have purchased two of the LED units from ALS which will give me 18 hours on my 8Ah lithium battery. - Peter, Suffolk
I used this trap on a trip to Croatia in mid-April. It is very light and easy to carry fully erected with one hand and runs on an 8AH battery, small enough to hold in one hand. The trap folds flat very neatly for transport. The whole unit is very robust. The airport handlers managed to break a large glass jar, even though packed in a hard suitcase, but the LED trap and the two LEDs were not affected. Catches were a bit disappointing but I was trapping (with permits) up to 3500 feet up in the Biokova National Park on cool clear nights where the temperature dropped to 40F (4C). The weather was generally disappointing and everything was late. I didn’t have an actinic trap for comparison but I think this LED trap is just as good and it will be my trap of choice when travelling by plane. - Adrian Spalding, Cornwall
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| | LED01 | | ALS LED Compact Heath Trap complete with 2x 2w LED units. Batteries not included. |
| £255.00 | | | LED02 | | Single 2W LED 12v unit with backing plate and cable - For customers who already have moth traps and want to convert to LED |
| £78.00 | | | LED03 | | Two 2W LED 12v units with backing plates and two-way spilter cable - For customers who already have moth traps and want to convert to LED |
| £145.00 | | | GM07 | | 8Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L15.3 x W8 x D3.8cm. Weight= 0.6Kg. Click here for further details Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £136.00 | | | GM08 | | 4Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L11.5 x W7.6 x D3.2cm. Weight= 0.36Kg. Click here for further details. Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £106.00 | | |
| Heath Trap
Our bestselling moth trap worldwide, extremely popular. The 15w 'Heath type' Moth Trap is made from durable light weight polypropylene (2.4kg including portable electrics). It is very strong and very easy to assemble. The electronics' incorporate a light sensor which enables the trap to turn on and off itself at dusk and dawn. In addition, it also has an intelligent in-built voltage regulator which will turn the trap off automatically should the battery become almost fully discharged (approximately 95% discharged), thus protecting the battery from possible damage to the cells from over-discharge and to the bulb. Will run for 12 hours from a 22Ah lithium battery, 8 Hours from a 14Ah and 6 hours from an 8Ah. Choose your battery carefully.
This model comes with a 12v portable unit and tube
(battery not included). See Going
mobile For batteries click here
Also available with a mains electric unit and tube (see mains
traps)
Customer Comments (4)
What a
great build the SK22 Heath Trap is. It is solid, light… just the
ticket – well done. Nick Robinson, Norfolk.
Good robust lightweight trap. I often carry two Heath Traps with
two lithium batteries in a day rucksack upto 300m for survey work in
the Scottish Glens. I'd hardly know they were on my back! Terry
Pymer, Highland.
I've always found it frustrating not being able to trap away from
my garden but this great piece of kit is so light and easy to use it
has transformed my hobby. I can't wait to use it agian and agian!
Mark Danilo, Hampshire
You might remember that I picked up a battery-operated Heath trap
from you last year, I've liked the flexibility it gives so I figured
it was worth ordering a second one! Simon Roddis, Darley Dale,
Derbys.
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| | SK22 | | ALS 15w actinic 12 volt 'Heath type' Moth Trap. Polypropylene, weighs only 2.4kg with electrics. Portable Unit with in built light sensor (turns on and off automatically) Batteries not included. See Going mobile |
| £189.50 | | | SK12 |  | Spare 15w actinic tube for ALS traps |
| £15.00 | | | MS18 |  | Heath Trap Carrying Bag - A bag for your Heath Trap, equipment & egg trays. 77x35x25cm. |
| £20.00 | | |
| Suitcase Trap
The ALS Suitcase Trap is the ideal trap to keep all your
equipment together during transportation. The trap collapses down
and holds the control box, bulb and egg cartons all together. Ideal
for holidays. Nothing gets lost - available as MV or 15w versions.
For batteries click here "My
suitcase trap has drawn admiring looks from colleagues. Whoever
thought that up deserves a medal!"
Andrew Lucas CCW
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| | SK25 | | ALS Suitcase Trap. 15w Actinic 12 volt Portable model. Complete with electric's. L=58; W=49; D18cm when closed. L=58; W=49; H=39cm when open. Weight 8kg. Made to order |
| £328.50 | | |
| Batteries |
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| | GM09 |  | Boost Charger (halves the charging time). Will charge the 8Ah in 4-6 hours, 14Ah in 5-8 hours and the 22Ah in 7-10 hours. NOT SUITABLE FOR 4Ah BATTERIES. |
| £35.00 | | | GM05 | | 14Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L16.5 x W11 x D5.5cm. Weight= 0.9Kg. Click here for further details. Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £205.00 | | | GM06 | | 22Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L16.5 x W11 x D5.5cm. Weight= 1.2Kg. Click here for further details Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £256.00 | | | GM07 | | 8Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L15.3 x W8 x D3.8cm. Weight= 0.6Kg. Click here for further details Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £136.00 | | | GM08 | | 4Ah Lithium ion Battery, including charger - Dimensions L11.5 x W7.6 x D3.2cm. Weight= 0.36Kg. Click here for further details. Includes bespoke lead for connecting electronics to battery. |
| £106.00 | | |
| Clear UV Glasses
We recommend the use of UV protected sunglasses if working with the moth trap at night. These will protect
the eyes from UV and from the glare of the bright bulb – obviously they must be removed when leaving the area for obvious reasons.
If an alternative is required, try our clear UV glasses which are shatterproof and are UV400 filtered for maximum protection.
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| | UV01 |  | Clear UV Glasses |
| £15.00 | | |
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