How does UV mosquito killer lamp work ?

UV mosquito lamp is very common use especially in summer, but do you know how does it work ?
A UV lamp can generate ozone, and sterilize on object surface in short time. But the sterilization has nothing to do with killing mosquito. There are some UV LEDs and a fan inside the lamp, the UV lamp emits ultraviolet light, and using mosquito has strong phototaxis and sociality, they will be attracted by purple light and sucked into the lamp by fan, died from electrocution.

Many people are worrying about the the UV mosquito lamp is harmful to health, because people can not bear with too much uv light . Currently, most mosquito lamp use a UV LED at wavelength 365nm, it’s belongs to UVA light , and this wavelength has strong penetrability, and can penetrate most transparent glass and plastic. UVA light can also direct skin dermis, destroy elastic and collagen fibers, dark skin. But Experts say, it’s no need to worry as long as it’s not long time lighting up.

UV mosquito lamp is not only attract mosquitoes but also attract fly,gnats, months and other insets. It kills mosquitoes by electrostatic shock in an instant. And a UV mosquito lamp don’t produce chemicals, it’s also simple to use, you only need to turn on power. The Advantage of mosquito UV lamp is smokeless and tasteless when it’s working, and it’s the most environmentally friendly tool to kill mosquitoes.