Biogents Labitems Suna User manual

Instruction Manual
V1.v.1114 Biogents® Suna™
Mosquito Control
Mosquito Trap
8-1-293/E/1, Plot no 70,
Dwaraka Nagar Colony, Shaikpet,
Hyderabad. Telangana.
Land mark: Opposite to OASIS School, 500008
Phone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone] | 97050-26100
WEB: https://www.labitems.co.in
EMAIL: [email protected]
Labitems

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Table of contents
How does the trap work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selected features in details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling the trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering the carbon dioxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power supply and electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lures and attractants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning of the trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CO2
The combination of
• articially generated air plumes that mimic human skin,
• skin odors,
• visual cues
• and carbon dioxide (CO2)
attracts the mosquitoes and traps them in a catch bag.
The patented Biogents Suna trap is specically developed for use against malaria mosquitoes.
How does the trap work
Odor plumes
Shutter preventing mosqui-
toes from escaping
Ventilator
Air current to suck the
mosquitoes in CO2 plume
Advantages:
• Easy to handle and operate
• Environmentally friendly: does not use insecticides or
pesticides
Trap bottom

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1. Trap lid
2. Bottom cover of trap with incorporated ventilator
3. Tripod assembly
4. Large catch bag
5. Small catch bag for monitoring purposes
6. Intake funnel with shutter (attached to the bottom
cover)
7. CO2* emitter spout (attached to the bottom cover)
8. Battery connection
9. CO2* tube connection
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Product components
*The CO2 source is not included in the contents and must be sourced separately
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Selected features in detail
The surface of the bottom cover is riddled
with small holes that direct the air plumes
out of the trap.
A
B
The shutter mechanism prevents the
caught mosquitoes from escaping in case
power supply fails for any reason.
Shutter gate openShutter gate closed
B
The power supply cable can be directed
through the lid.
C
CD
E
An improved cable connection ensures
watertightness.
E
A
Move the lid up and x it with the hook
on a hanger to work undisturbed on the
net.
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F5F2
F4
Assembling the trap
1. Fix the hanging tripod assembly with the three rounded
ends onto the bottom cover with the incorporated ven-
tilator by inserting them into the side openings (F1).
Attach the large catch bag to ventilator. Fix the catch
bag onto the hanging tripod assembly by placing the
top loop onto the top hook (F2) and the three side
loops on the bottom hooks (F2).
Alternatively you can use a small catch bag: Attach the
small catch bag to the intake funnel before the venti-
lator (F3). Mosquitoes are now caught before they are
sucked in by the ventilator. This enables easier iden-
tication of the mosquitoes for monitoring purposes.
Then attach the intake funnel with the small catch bag
onto the ventilator in the bottom cover of the trap (F7).
2. Place the lid over the hanging assembly (F4).
3. Hang the trap on a rope (F5).
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F7
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F9
F10
5. Guide the power cable either through the lid and the
upper part of the hanging assembly (F6) or laterally
through the bottom cover.
6. Attach the intake funnel and the CO2 emitter nozzle
onto the bottom cover of the trap (F7). If you use the
small catch bag, attach the intake funnel together with
the small catch bag onto the bottom cover.
7. For easier handling when working on the trap, make
a loop in the rope above the trap to hang the lid onto
(F8).
8. Connect the power plug and replace the lid onto the
trap (F9).
9. Connect the CO2 source with the carbon dioxide emit-
ter nozzle (F10).
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Various sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) can be used. The
CO2 nozzle can be attached to a gas cylinder, to fermenting
yeast, any well insulated dry ice container or another CO2
source that ts your preference and that is placed away
from the trap.
Fermentation of yeast:
Yeast-produced carbon dioxide can be produced by mixing
17.5 g of dry yeast, 250 g sugar and 2½ L of tap water or
35 g of dry yeast, 500 g sugar and 2½ L of tap water in a 5
L bottle. Capturing the foam to prevent the foam from en-
tering the traps can be accomplished by a set up with two
bottles. See detailed information for this protocol in a publi-
cation at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20973963.
CO2 gas cylinders:
In order to supply the trap with the CO2 attractant, a com-
mercially available CO2 gas cylinder with six, ten or more
kilograms can be used. These can be acquired or rented
at drink retailers or bottle depots for a deposit. A door-to-
door delivery service may also be possible. We recommend
a 10 kg gas cylinder which is also used in restaurants for
draft beer and soda.
ATTENTION: A current list of distributors with competitive
renting conditions can be found at www.biogents.com
Optional: attaching the pressure reducing regulator onto
the CO2 gas cylinder:
If a CO2 gas cylinder is used, it can be equipped with a
specialized pressure reducing regulator that is preadjusted
to a constant output pressure of 0.7 bar. Screw the pressure
reducing regulator onto the CO2 gas cylinder by rotating the
Administering the carbon dioxide
screw on the end of the regulator onto the opening on the
CO2 cylinder and make sure it is tight by using a wrench or
pliers.(F11).
Attach one end of the CO2 tube to the regulator and the
other end into the designated opening on the CO2 emitter
nozzle on the Suna trap (F12).
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The ventilator requires a power source of 9 to 12 V DC (max.
280 mA). By default a battery cable is enclosed (F13). An
optional power supply unit (EU version 220V input, 12V
output) with fitting plug connection is available (F14). There
are also extension cords and extra plug connections availa-
ble. Please refer to our product catalog.
Power supply and electricity
In principal, all kinds of lures can be used with the trap.
Simply place the lure inside the trap, e.g. on the top of the
net. We oer our patented BG-Lure, which mimics the scent
of human skin and releases a mixture of several compounds
for up to ve months. We also oer the Biogents
Sweetscent attractant which is similar to the BG-Lure, but
only lasts two months and is ideal for indoor use. Both pro-
ducts use substances which are classied as non-toxic
and attract blood-seeking insects that prefer to feed on
humans.
Lures and attractants
Inserting the Sweetscent & BG-Lure:
1. Open the package that contains the lure.
2. Remove the lure from the package.
3. Place the lure inside the trap (F15).
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F13
F14
When using batteries, we usually recommend 12 V motor-
cycle or car batteries. These are easily rechargeable and
readily available in most places. As a rule of thumb, you will
need a battery capacity of 10 to 11 Ah for each trap with
a 24 hr trapping period (for a 48 hr period you will need a
capacity of 20 to 22 Ah and so on). This includes a security
factor which should give you a peace of mind in most real-
life situations.

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Maintenance and care
General: The ventilator will destroy parts of the mosquito-
es. Some will die, some will stay alive. When working with
the Suna trap and also when monitoring the catch results,
household gloves should be worn and the catch bag should
be properly removed. This is to ensure the captured mos-
quitoes that are still alive cannot escape.
Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic parts of the trap.
Do not use any cleaning agents, solvents or insecticides
because the residues from these products can have a re-
pelling eect for the mosquitoes and consequently reduce
the catch rate of the trap. Do not use any pointy or rough
objects to clean the trap.
From time to time, check and make sure that:
• the electrical power supply is on,
• the ventilator of the trap is running smoothly,
• the catch bag is not dirty or clogged with dirt and
• there is enough carbon dioxide.
Emptying, cleaning and exchanging the catch bags and
funnel nets:
Important background information: It is important to
clean or replace the catch bag because overtime, they can
become clogged with dirt, pollen or dust. This restricts the
airow and drastically reduces the catch rate of the trap.
The catch bag should be emptied and cleaned or replaced
as soon as one of the following situation occurs:
• the catch bag is half full
• the lure dispenser needs to be exchanged (BG-Lure
after ve months, Biogents Sweetscent after six to
eight weeks)
• the air ow through the catch bag is obstructed by
dust, pollen or dirt
ATTENTION: Regularly check the condition of the catch bag.
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When changing the catch bag, household gloves should be
worn.
Changing the catch bag:
1. While the ventilator is still running lift the lid and hang
it on a hanger (F16).
2. Release the loops on the large catch bag from the
hooks on the tripod assembly (F17).
3. Lift the large catch bag to reach the cord around the
ventilator (F18).
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Cleaning the catch bag:
If the catch bag is not damaged then it can be cleaned and used again. Soak the material in clean water (not over 30°C) for
15 minutes and then thoroughly rinse it in running water (not over 30°C). Do not use any soaps or cleaning agents! Do not
dry the material in a dryer and do not place them on any heaters.
4. Remove the large catch bag from the ventilator. Make
sure to keep the catch bag within the suction current of
the ventilator (F19).
5. Pull the cord on the large catch bag shut to close the
catch bag (F20).
6. Place the closed catch bag in the sun or in a freezer for
at least 2 hours to kill the mosquitoes.
7. Replace the new catch bag by following step 1 and 2
from the section titled ‘Assembling the trap‘.
8. In case you use the small catch bag for monitoring
puposes switch o the power. The shutter in the intake
funnel will automatically close. Then remove the intake
funnel together with the small catch bag from the ven-
tilator (F21) and place both in the sun or in a freezer for
at least two hours to kill the mosquitoes.
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The correct placement of the trap is an important factor that
heavily inuences its eectiveness.
Outdoor use:
Position the trap in a location that is sheltered from wind,
heavy rainfall*, and direct sunlight.
*Rainfall will not damage the trap
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NOTE: The trap should not be placed too close to walls (min.
distance of approximately 1 meter)
Optimal Positioning:
• Ideal locations to position the trap are close to resting
areas of mosquitoes such as bushes, shrubs, hedges or
any other foliage. However, placing the trap in very tall
grass or under bushes will impair its eectiveness.
Positioning of the trap
• The trap should also be positioned close to mosquito
breeding sites such as various kinds of temporary stag-
nant water ranging from small lakes to collections of
rain water in rain barrels or old tires. Many mosquitoes
do not need a large amount of water for breeding; even
a can lled with rain water can be an ideal breeding
place.
• When CO2 is not available as an attractant it might be a
good idea to hang the trap close to a house where CO2
from the residents is directed outside.
The Suna trap was developed for a campaign for eco-
friendly control of malaria on Rusinga Island in Kenya. A
pilot project in eighteen houses showed that the traps are
indeed eective, and that the local population is happy to
use them (F22).
For more information about this project please see the
press release at http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/show/
Wageningen-University-starts-campaign-for-ecofriendly-
control-of-malaria-on-Rusinga-Island-in-Kenya.htm
F22: Rusinga Island, Kenya
Reference

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Positioning of the trap
Weight: 1.05kg
Dimension: 52 x 39 cm
3,6 W, 12 VDC
EC Declaration of Conformity
Product: Biogents Suna CO2
Product type: Mosquito trap
The undersigned hereby declares, on behalf of Biogents AG company of Regensburg, Germany, that the above referenced
product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the provisions of:
• DIRECTIVE 2003/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 8 December 2003 amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
• DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• DIRECTIVE 2005/88/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 14 December 2005 amending Directive 2000/14/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating
to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors
• DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for
use within certain voltage limits
• DIRECTIVE 2008/35/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 11 March 2008 amending Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission
• DIRECTIVE 2009/125/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products
The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Biogents AG, Wei-
ßenburgstr. 22, 93055 Regensburg, Germany.
Regensburg, July 31, 2013
Biogents AG
Weißenburgstr. 22
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Technical data

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Biogents AG
Weißenburgstr. 22
93055 Regensburg
Germany
www.biogents.com
Contact
For more information about the Suna trap please contact us at biog[email protected]om
Mosquito Control
8-1-293/E/1, Plot no 70,
Dwaraka Nagar Colony, Shaikpet,
Hyderabad. Telangana.
Land mark: Opposite to OASIS School, 500008
WEB: https://www.labitems.co.in
EMAIL: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone] | 97050-26100
Labitems